Firefighter Cancer

• Greater Victoria firefighters hold first annual fundraiser hockey game in memory of two firefighters

  The first annual “Ken Gill and Forrest Owens Memorial Hockey” game was held at noon in Esquimalt, with the goal of raising funds and awareness for mental health and cancer.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2023
  
• ‘Occupational illness’ kills two more Calgary firefighters as city marks annual memorial

  The firefighters were honoured at an annual memorial service midday Tuesday, with city officials, the Calgary Fire Fighters Association and members of the public in attendance.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2022
  
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• Hundreds turn out for memorial to Vancouver firefighter felled by occupational cancer

  Vancouver Fire Captain Steve Letourneau died at the age of 59 in June 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented his colleagues from honouring him until now.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
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• Firefighters raise awareness of cancer risks

  According to the International Association of Fire Fighters, 52 full-time Alberta firefighters have died from recognized occupational cancers in the last decade.

  Perspectives

  Jan 18, 2022
• Asbestos, falls and firefighter cancer highlight Saskatchewan workplace fatality/injury strategy

  Saskatchewan is prioritizing asbestos exposure, falls, vehicle crashes and firefighter cancer in a three year strategy to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2019
• Fallen Vancouver Island firefighter honoured with full line of duty service

  Carla Kulczycki died of an aggressive form of brain cancer linked to her work as a firefighter.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2019