01 Cancer and Firefighting

Question 1

FFs have a ________ chance of being diagnosed with cancer.

Answer 1

1 in 3

Question 2

Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) was founded by

Answer 2

Mike Dubron in 2005

Question 3

Ways to Prevent and Protect Yourself from Cancer

Answer 3

1. Get a Good Annual Medical Exam
2. Wear Your SCBA during All Stages of the fire
3. Conduct Gross Decon at the scene before leaving or entering the cab of the apparatus
4. Clean your turnout gear, including your hood
5. Take a shower immediately following a fire
6. Store gear away from the apparatus floor - at least far enough away from harmful exposures to diesel exhaust
7. Use the indwelling diesel exhaust capture system at all times
8. Keep bunker gear and other contaminated items out of the living space of the firehouse

Question 4

2. Wear your SCBA during all stages of the fire

Answer 4

We have learned that the most dangerous exposure to carcinogens occurs after knockdown of the fire and during the overhaul/investigation phase

Question 5

There are 3 basic types of exhaust capture systems:

Answer 5

1. Direct Capture
   
   • Only this one has been scientifically validated in effectiveness.
2. Vehicle mounted
3. Whole-station airflow systems