With guidance from a team of scientists that included a University of Miami public health researcher, the World Health Organization’s cancer division reclassified firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogenic profession. There’s no question that becoming a firefighter is a dangerous job. But beyond the … [Read more...] about Firefighter Occupation Elevated to Highest Classification for Cancer Risk
On May 25th, 2022, the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association hosted the 2022 NC Fire Service Legislative Day. Firefighters from all across the state gathered in unity to say thank to our legislators for the support they gave us by passing the much needed cancer legislation … [Read more...] about NC Fire Service Legislative Day 2022
For information and all you need to know about the North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Coverage, click on the image below or follow this link: … [Read more...] about North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Coverage
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Over six months, the number of North Carolina firefighters reporting cancers to the state's voluntary registry has tripled. Tucked in the state's $25.9-billion-dollar signed budget is a provision that takes firefighters from having the fewest to some of the … [Read more...] about Cancer Benefits for North Carolina Firefighters
