Occupational cancer is now the leading cause of death for fire fighters and EMS personnel. On December 2, the American Cancer Society and the IAFF will announce an historic, long-term collaboration to help fire fighters and emergency medical service (EMS) personnel with cancer detection, treatment, prevention, and patient support. Stay tuned.
Loved every bit of it, but glad I no longer do it.
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December 1st & 2nd, 2021
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The #MultiCancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act has widespread support among public safety organizations nationwide. We are proud to join them and urge Arizona leaders to follow @SenMarkKelly @RepDavid and @RepOHalleran in co-sponsoring this impactful legislation.
Here’s an article explaining how Phoenix’s first responders are taking advantage of this new technology.
www.fox10phoenix.com/news/new-cancer-detection-technology-available-for-phoenix-police-firefighters
New cancer detection technology available for Phoenix police, firefighters
www.fox10phoenix.com
First responders in Phoenix will have free access to a new technology that detects the early stages of cancer. "We’re trying everything we can to combat this and prevent it," a Phoenix Fire Captain ...The inception of the PFFA came about as a successor to the Arizona State Firemen’s Association, which was founded in 1924. During that time, Tucson Chief Joseph Roberts was the head of the Firemen’s Association. Interestingly enough, activists in that original organization were mostly chiefs and the organization was open to all firefighters, professional and volunteer. One key activist in the AFSA was Phoenix Deputy Chief, Jake Siken.
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