Ottawa – Firefighters work in urban, rural, forest, transportation, naval and mixed settings to: prevent and extinguish fires provide emergency care as first responders Firefighters don’t only face physical hazards on the job. They can also be exposed to toxic substances when responding to a fire. In June 2022 the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified firefighting as a known …
Ontario – Mark Holland, health Minister said on Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month: Every day across Canada, firefighters risk their lives to keep us safe. January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize cancer as the leading cause of job-related deaths for firefighters in Canada. Firefighters’ dangerous work often exposes them to toxic chemicals from burning materials and firefighting …
