Clearing the Smoke on Cancer Prevention
Firefighter Cancer Consultants Blog
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FF Cancer Prevention & Mental Health Symposium 2018October 15, 2018The Firefighter Cancer Consultants has teamed up with Brothers Helping Brothers to bring a 2 day symposium of two significant topics regarding Firefighter Health & Safety. We have compiled an amazing... -
Fire Engineering Humpday Hangout 8/15/18August 19, 2018I had the pleasure of participating in this weeks Fire Engineering Hump Day Hangout. We were able to have a candid conversation regarding FF Cancer & Mental Health. We were... -
Ohio Firefighters CALL TO ACTIONMay 10, 2017Please see the below message from OAPFF President Mike Taylor: Brothers and Sisters, We need your help to protect the newly passed Michael Louis Palumbo Jr Act (Fire Fighter Cancer Presumption.) The House Insurance... -
Ohio Firefighter Cancer Presumption Bill goes into effect todayApril 6, 2017After working towards this law for over 20 years, today The Michael Louis Palumbo, Jr act (SB 27) goes into effect for Ohio Firefighters. What does Presumption mean? A rule of law which... -
Action needed for Ohio Volunteer FirefightersDecember 3, 2016Senate Bill 27 is currently being debated in the Ohio House Insurance Committee. There has been speculation that some individuals on the committee would like to remove volunteer firefighters from the bill.... -
Ohio FF Cancer Action AlertNovember 12, 2016From the OAPFF: Brothers and Sisters: As you are aware, Senate Bill 27, the Fire Fighter Cancer Presumption Legislation, was passed by the Senate and is at the House Insurance Committee. We have been given...
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Dayton Ohio FF Cancer StoryNovember 6, 2016Here is the video link for the Dayton Ohio WHIO TV full Story that originally ran on October 31st regarding Firefighter Cancer/Ohio Senate Bill 27. https://youtu.be/G97UfrrW1i4 Special Thanks to Kate Bartley, Tracy Beavers,... -
Local church donates wipes to their Fire Department to help firefighters prevent cancerAugust 17, 2016I just saw this news story on my local feed. It's great to see the Huber Heights Fire Department following through with one of the numerous recommendations of my action plan... -
Firefighter WipesJuly 5, 2016I've preached in the past about using wet wipes while on scene of a fire. It's imperative that we try to get these different chemicals and carcinogens off of us as soon... -
Reducing the Post Fire Threat of Cancer ArticleJune 21, 2016We all know that Firefighters are exposed to harmful chemicals and carcinogens while actively fighting a fire. However, there are many things that we can do after the fire is out to... -
Fire Department Skin Evaluation UpdateJune 10, 2016Here is an update from the Dayton Fire Department skin exam screenings: Over a three day period, Premier Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Associates saw 219 individuals. These included active duty Dayton Fire, spouse... -
Firefighter Cancer Skin ExamsMay 26, 2016Let's start with some numbers. 1 out 12 current Columbus Ohio Firefighters have been diagnosed with cancer. 48% of those cancers are skin cancers. Some of you may be aware that firefighters... -
Update on Ohio Senate Bill 27May 24, 2016This morning the Ohio House Insurance Committee heard sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 27 - The Firefighter Cancer Presumption Bill. Senator Patton spoke of why firefighters are diagnosed with cancer at an... -
IAFF Online Cancer TrainingMay 17, 2016I was very excited to see that after nearly four years of hard work the IAFF released their Online Firefighter Cancer Training. This training was initiated by a resolution at the 2012... -
Wearing your SCBA's as the Driver/OperatorMay 16, 2016Last evening we had a first in garage fire with another garage as an exposure. I was driving the truck and took the front of the house. Upon arrival one garage was... -
Governor of Georgia vetoes Firefighter Cancer Presumption BillMay 4, 2016I saw the unfortunate news this evening that Georgia's Governor decided to veto House Bill 216 which would have let Georgia Firefighters with cancer get workers compensation benefits if they could provide... -
Firefighter Cancer Items from FDIC 2016April 24, 2016Once again I made the annual trip west on Thursday to the largest Firefighter Convention in the world...FDIC. I spent multiple year's here doing the grind of working the booth. At this... -
Firefighter Cancer PledgeApril 20, 2016I recently saw a news story coming out of Goodyear Arizona pertaining to a Firefighter Cancer Prevention Pledge. This department and union has realized through some unfortunate recent cancer diagnoses that occupational... -
Firefighter Cancer at FDICApril 16, 2016I saw this news clip this morning regarding Firefighter Cancer, Indianapolis Fire, and FDIC: FDIC Firefighter Cancer News Clip I can recall being in the only firefighter cancer booth at FDIC nearly ten years... -
FIRE GEAR NOT PERMITTEDApril 3, 2016Within this last decade the fire service has finally started to accept that occupational cancer is the largest threat we face. Firefighters from across the nation are practicing the necessary steps needed... -
Upcoming Ohio FF Presumption HearingMarch 31, 2016On Tuesday April 5th the Ohio Senate Insurance Committee will hold a hearing and possible vote for the Firefighter Cancer Presumption Bill (Senate Bill 27). The hearing will be at 1030 in... -
National Firefighter Cancer Presumption UpdateMarch 26, 2016March has been an extremely successful month regarding Firefighter Cancer Presumption Bills across the country. Idaho and Georgia placed their presumption bills on their Governor’s desk. Kentucky also placed a Firefighter Cancer...
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Second Set of Fire GearMarch 21, 2016Jim Burneka of Firefighter Cancer Consultants discuss why having a second set of fire gear is not a luxury....it's a necessity! Links to the studies are located in the blog. https://firefightercancerconsultants.com Fast Test Powerpoint:... -
Firefighter Wellness ExamsMarch 14, 2016This video describes the importance of annual wellness exams for firefighters. The latest version of the WFI Firefighter Physical is attached below the video. For more information please check out www.firefightercancerconsultants.com Fire Fighter... -
Decon at the stationMarch 7, 2016This video describes the decon process when returning back to the station after a fire. Please check out www.FirefighterCancerConsultants.com for more info -
Absorption rate of toxins for firefightersFebruary 29, 2016Firefighters are exposed to a multitude of chemicals and carcinogens during a fire. This video describes how these toxins are absorbed into our body. The video also describes how these absorption rates...
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Firefighter Cancer Presumption TestimonyFebruary 24, 2016Earlier today I had the honor of representing The OAPFF regarding the Ohio Firefighter Cancer Presumption Bill, aka Senate Bill 27 during a Senate Insurance Committee hearing. My testimony centered around how...
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Flame Retardants and FirefightersFebruary 22, 2016This is a quick video that talks about flame retardants and how they can effect firefighters. -
Gross Decontamination on the sceneFebruary 15, 2016Here is a video explaining how to conduct a gross decontamination while on scene. I have also attached a sample Policy on the same topic for your assistance. Gross Decontamination on the... -
The origin of the Firefighter Cancer ConsultantsFebruary 15, 2016This is a video that gives the background of how I became involved in the fight against occupational cancer and began my own business. More information can be found at https://firefightercancerconsultants.com -
Welcome To My New WebsiteFebruary 5, 2016I just revamped my website to make it easier for people to contact me. We are offering free telephone consultations now, and we can be contacted by email, contact form, and telephone. ...