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THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOURSELF IN THE FIELD

Read up on all the precautions to take during firefighting operations, training exercises, and routine tasks.

ARTICLES & STUDIES

THE CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE EARLY DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER
The authors advocate for an adoption of the “Early Detection and Diagnosis” (EDD) method that would increase early detection rates of cancer by teaching patients to self-assess and accurately describe their symptoms, which would then enable the practitioners to make earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FIREFIGHTER INJURIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Fire Protection Research Foundation report on the economic impact of firefighter injuries, done for the Foundation by David T. Butry, David Webb, and Stanley Gilbert, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Jennifer Taylor, Drexel University
TURNOUT STORAGE
This SOG is designed to limit the exposure of personnel to carcinogens and other harmful substances that are on turnouts.
SMOKE PERCEPTIONS, MYTHS, AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS
Reading smoke is one thing – breathing it is completely different.
REQUIRED USE OF SCBA AND PPE
Enhancement of line personnel safety by requiring the use of SCBA.
REPORT OF THE INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE INTO THE CYANIDE POISONINGS OF PROVIDENCE FIREFIGHTERS
Numerous members reported symptoms consistent with cyanide poisoning.
PUSHING FIRE AND BABY WIPES
Toxin exposure in today’s firefighting.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INVESTIGATION OF CANCER AMONG FIREFIGHTERS IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health investigated a possible cancer cluster.
FIREFIGHTERS FACE INCREASED RISK FOR CERTAIN CANCERS
Firefighters are significantly more likely to develop four different types of cancer than workers in other fields.
FIREFIGHTER OCCUPATIONAL CANCER, PROTECTIONS
Pennsylvania’s amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act that addresses firefighter occupational diseases.
FIGHTING FIRES. FIGHTING CANCER.
Part 3 in the “Working to Death” series, examining the health risks facing firefighters.
FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS FAIRNESS ACT OF 2007
Amendment to create a presumption that disability of a Federal fire protection employee caused by certain conditions is presumed to result from the performance of such employee’s duty.
EVALUATING CAUSALITY FOR OCCUPATIONAL CANCERS: THE EXAMPLE OF FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighters are exposed to carcinogens associated with combustion, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
DON’T BE ME
Bob Kilduff, with 34 years in the fire service, on his occupational cancer.
DIESEL EMISSIONS IN FIRE STATIONS
Exposure to diesel emissions from idling fire trucks and generators inside stations.
CYANIDE EXPOSURE
Evaluation of three incidents leading up to cyanide exposures sustained by members.
COHORT MORTALITY STUDY OF PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS
Previous studies have reported excess risk of some cancers but have been limited by small numbers or little information.
“CHIEF, I HAVE CANCER…”
How to support our colleagues diagnosed with cancer.
CHARACTERIZATION OF FIREFIGHTER EXPOSURES DURING FIRE OVERHAUL
Minimal information is available regarding firefighter exposures during overhaul.
CARCINOGENICITY OF SHIFT-WORK, PAINTING, AND FIREFIGHTING
Although increases in various cancers in firefighters compared with the general population have been noted in several studies, consistent patterns are difficult to discern due to the large variations of exposures.
CANCER RISK AMONG FIREFIGHTERS: A REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF 32 STUDIES
Three criteria used to assess the probable, possible, or unlikely risk for 21 cancers included pattern of meta-relative risks, study type, and heterogeneity testing.
CANCER INCIDENCE AMONG MALE MASSACHUSETTS FIREFIGHTERS, 1987–2003
Firefighters are known to be exposed to recognized or probable carcinogens. Previous studies have found elevated risks of several types of cancers in firefighters.
CANCER IN THE FIRE SERVICE: FACT OR FICTION?
Controversy over the connection between firefighting and incidents of cancer.
AIR QUALITY AFTER THE FIRE
Determining the level of protection needed after the fire is out.
NAVY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWSLETTER – VOL 11, NO 8
Discussion of the FCSN Whitepaper. (Pages 11-13)
HHS, NIOSH, AND CDC’S EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURES
Evaluation of Chemical Exposures during Fire Fighter Training Exercises Involving Smoke Simulant.
LA CITY FD MANAGED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PLAN
Los Angeles City FD Managed Personal Protective Equipment Plan.
JFRD SOP ON REDUCING EXPOSURE ONSCENE
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s SOP/SOG on reducing firefighter exposure to carcinogens and products of combustion and to better facilitate on scene health & safety protocols such as Rehab and Decon.
NIOSH FIREFIGHTER CANCER STUDY
NIOSH Study of Firefighters – “Mortality and cancer incidence in a pooled cohort of US firefighters from San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia (1950–2009)”
TAKING ACTION AGAINST CANCER IN THE FIRE SERVICE
A white paper on cancer in the Fire Service.
FIREFIGHTER CANCER FACT CHECK
Accurate data is crucial when quantifying occupational cancer’s toll on–and threat to–firefighters and their families.

DIRECTIVES & PROCEDURES

ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES
Operational directives.

HEALTH

PRIMARY CARE EVALUATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Recommended Firefighter Physical Exam and Screening Tests

POLICIES & GUIDELINES

SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE
Policy and guidelines.
RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Policy and guidelines.
TOBACCO USE
Policies and procedures.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Policy and guidelines.
PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM
Policy and guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Policy and guidelines.
FIRE INCIDENT DECONTAMINATION
Policy and guidelines.
PPE WASHING PROCEDURE
To provide procedures and guidelines for the maintenance of equipment.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM
Policy and guidelines.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Standard operating procedures.
VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Policy and guidelines.
CHESTERFIELD FIRE DEPT. – CANCER POLICY
Medical services procedures.
FAIRFAX FIRE DEPT. – CANCER PREVENTION
Operating procedures for minimizing exposure.
FAIRFAX FIRE DEPT. – ZERO DROP SO
Respiratory protection during overhaul operations.
JAMES CITY FIRE DEPT. – PPE CLEANING TRAINING
Personal protective equipment cleaning procedures.
JAMES CITY FIRE DEPT. – PPE INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Personal Protective Equipment Inspection.
STAFFORD COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE DEPT. – CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM
Policies for firefighting operations, training evolutions and during routine tasks

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