It has become common practice to thank first responders for their selfless service to their communities. Beyond thanking them, it’s also important to understand who comprises this workforce, what types of health and safety risks they face and their rights to...
If you served as a firefighter, you may not have been aware of the hidden risks of serving your community. Firefighters are exposed to hazardous chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health conditions. Much of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and flame retardants used by firefighters have been found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known…
The tools that keep firefighters safe and help them save lives are potential sources of serious illness. Regular use of hazardous chemicals and equipment like flame retardants and personal protective equipment (PPE) led to the classification of firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It is a fact that firefighters are exposed…
Firefighters are known for their bravery and selflessness in the face of danger, putting their lives on the line every day to protect their communities. However, firefighting is a dangerous profession that comes with many risks, including the risk of cancer. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), firefighters are more likely to develop certain types…
As spring arrives, many of us are motivated to do some spring cleaning. We clean out our closets, scrub our homes from top to bottom, and organize our spaces. However, one area that is often overlooked is updating our contact and case information with . Your case treatment and contact information is critical to keep accurate with your team. We…
Given the danger they put themselves in, first responders should be treated as America’s heroes. Unfortunately, many firefighters who used firefighting foam are now suffering serious health problems due to exposure to toxic chemicals in the foam. Now, these brave men and women are struggling with severe life-altering cancers and long-term health conditions, many of which render those afflicted unable…
Exposure to fentanyl can be consequential for first responders, police officers, and others Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic drug considered up to 50 times more potent than heroin. Exposure to fentanyl can happen by inhaling, ingesting, skin contact, or contact with a contaminated needle. This powerful drug was developed to help cancer patients, those in hospice care, and others with…
