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Free cancer screenings being offered for St. George firefighters
The St. George Fire Department is urging its members to take advantage of free cancer screenings available through Wednesday, using a device that can...
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Great Falls firefighters raise money to fight cancer
VIDEO: Over 1,300 steps. Full turnout gear. One powerful cause.
Captain Maren Reilly, Lieutenant Brooke Wells, and Engineers J.D. Kulbeck and Ryan Olson recently represented...
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Utah lawmakers work to take another step in helping firefighters with cancer
Firefighters have a much higher risk of developing certain cancers than other people do, because of their long-term exposure to smoke and other hazardous...
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National registry could help limit cancer risk for Maine firefighters
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking Maine firefighters to sign up for a registry that helps track cancer data. As...
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All New Hampshire firefighters can be part of a cancer study
Researchers are requesting the participation of New Hampshire firefighters, especially volunteer firefighters, in a huge study about the health risks of toxins, smoke and...
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Arizona nonprofit launches statewide effort to cut firefighters’ cancer risk
VIDEO: A statewide effort to protect Arizona firefighters from one of their deadliest threats — cancer — is launching with a focus on reducing...