Firefighters Cancer

• Nova Scotia firefighter says cancer, mental health remain ‘big battle’ for crews

  Firefighters and politicians sat down in Halifax on Tuesday to discuss what health supports are needed during a standing committee on human resources.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia adds 13 types of cancer to workplace insurance coverage for firefighters

  The provincial government will increase presumptive coverage to 19 cancers from six and is also covering heart attacks that occur within 24 hours of an emergency call.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2022
  
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• ‘Take care of yourselves’: Calgary firefighters raise awareness of cancer risks

  January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and associations that represent firefighters across the province are hoping to shed light on the "epidemic in the fire service."

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2022