The World Health Organization, through the International Agency for Cancer Research, has shown that fire fighters are far more likely to develop cancer than the average person. Fire fighters' protective gear itself is manufactured with PFAS-chemicals and directly...

On September 11, 2001, tens of thousands of fire fighters rushed to Ground Zero and the Pentagon to save lives. Their service directly exposed them to countless carcinogens and toxins, forcing these men and women to now face cancer and other chronic health conditions...

Fire fighters and EMS workers serve in one of the most visible, yet misunderstood professions. Common misconceptions about the emergency services force fire and EMS personnel into positions where they are denied safe staffing levels, effective apparatus, and updated safety...

Cancer is the biggest threat facing fire fighters and is our leading cause of death. The Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program provides federal death and disability benefits for fire fighters killed or permanently injured in the line of duty. While the PSOB program...