NEWS
WORK BEGINS ON FIRST NEW FIREHOUSE IN 30 YEARS
Design combines response needs with firefighter health and wellness, energy efficiency, and public art.
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.
WOMEN FIREFIGHTERS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONFERENCE
Thank you to our attendees and presenters for a great conference!
CBS NEWS/SUNDAY MORNING
Commissioner Joseph Finn talked with CBS News Sunday Morning about cancer in Boston firefighters.
BOSTON’S BRAVEST: FACING A HIDDEN KILLER
Boston 25 news anchor Blair Miller reports on Boston firefighters and their cancer risk.
NBC TODAY/ROSSEN REPORTS
TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen highlights the many dangers of today’s fires.
FF JAIME GALARZA, JR., FIU
We regret to announce the death of Fire Fighter Jaime Galarza, Jr. from occupational cancer.
THANK YOU TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
The Foundation provided funding to install extractors in our firehouses to help our members clean their gear.
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 is taking part in the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study, a multi-year, multi-disciplinary research study looking at cancer in firefighters.
"I have cancer. But cancer doesn't have me."
Meet Glenn. Boston firefighter. Husband. Father. Diagnosed with cancer at 39.
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