The Boston Fire Department is tackling occupational cancer.

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The Boston Fire Department releases new Take No Smoke videos.

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NEWS

 
WORK BEGINS ON FIRST NEW FIREHOUSE IN 30 YEARSDesign combines response needs with firefighter health and wellness, energy efficiency, and public art.

WORK BEGINS ON FIRST NEW FIREHOUSE IN 30 YEARS

Design combines response needs with firefighter health and wellness, energy efficiency, and public art.

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FIRE LT EDWARD J. PARIS, JR., ENGINE COMPANY 18We regret to announce the death of Fire Lieutenant Edward J. Paris, Jr. from occupational cancer.

FIRE LT EDWARD J. PARIS, JR., ENGINE COMPANY 18

We regret to announce the death of Fire Lieutenant Edward J. Paris, Jr. from occupational cancer.

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WOMEN FIREFIGHTERS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONFERENCEThank you to our attendees and presenters for a great conference!


WOMEN FIREFIGHTERS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONFERENCE

Thank you to our attendees and presenters for a great conference!

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CBS NEWS/SUNDAY MORNINGCommissioner Joseph Finn talked with CBS News Sunday Morning about cancer in Boston firefighters.

CBS NEWS/SUNDAY MORNING

Commissioner Joseph Finn talked with CBS News Sunday Morning about cancer in Boston firefighters.

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BOSTON’S BRAVEST: FACING A HIDDEN KILLERBoston 25 news anchor Blair Miller reports on Boston firefighters and their cancer risk.

BOSTON’S BRAVEST: FACING A HIDDEN KILLER

Boston 25 news anchor Blair Miller reports on Boston firefighters and their cancer risk.

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NBC TODAY/ROSSEN REPORTSTODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen highlights the many dangers of today’s fires.

NBC TODAY/ROSSEN REPORTS

TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen highlights the many dangers of today’s fires.

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FF JAIME GALARZA, JR., FIUWe regret to announce the death of Fire Fighter Jaime Galarza, Jr. from occupational cancer.

FF JAIME GALARZA, JR., FIU

We regret to announce the death of Fire Fighter Jaime Galarza, Jr. from occupational cancer.

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THANK YOU TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATIONThe Foundation provided funding to install extractors in our firehouses to help our members clean their gear.

THANK YOU TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION

The Foundation provided funding to install extractors in our firehouses to help our members clean their gear.

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RESEARCH NEWS

 
The Boston Fire Department partnered with local researchers to take a look at the status of cancer screenings in our firefighters.

The Boston Fire Department partnered with local researchers to take a look at the status of cancer screenings in our firefighters.

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The Boston Fire Department is taking part in the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study, a multi-year, multi-disciplinary research study looking at cancer in firefighters.

The Boston Fire Department is taking part in the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study, a multi-year, multi-disciplinary research study looking at cancer in firefighters.

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Our Newest Videos 

We're documenting our fight against cancer. 

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"I have cancer. But cancer doesn't have me." 

Meet Glenn. Boston firefighter. Husband. Father. Diagnosed with cancer at 39.


 

In Memoriam

Occupational cancer has hit us hard. 

 
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Prevention

We are taking steps to mitigate exposure to smoke and other toxins.

 
 
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Health & Wellness

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Research & Partnerships

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Operations & Training

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PPE & Gear

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