An article published on CBSChicago.com highlights a concerning rise in cancer risk among firefighters. A recent study has uncovered a surprising connection between firefighting and an increased likelihood of developing various types of cancer. The research, which involved nearly 15,000 firefighters, could lead to significant changes in how the profession is approached to better protect those who serve.
The study followed 30,000 firefighters from three major departments—Chicago, San Francisco, and Philadelphia—over nearly six decades. According to Tom Ryan, president of the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2, the findings are alarming: “Our cancer levels will be higher than the average person.â€
Firefighters in Chicago, for instance, are two and a half times more likely to develop mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure. They also face higher rates of digestive and respiratory cancers, as well as kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers at much younger ages than the typical 65-year-old. These risks are linked to chemicals released when modern materials burn, which can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin—even after the fire is extinguished.
To reduce these dangers, a companion study suggests that firefighters should keep their gear outside the truck after a fire and store it in a separate, ventilated area at the station. Additionally, they should shower immediately after returning from a call to remove harmful substances from their skin.
More than 30 types of cancer were analyzed in this research. A second phase of the study is expected later this year and may provide deeper insights into how specific chemical exposures contribute to different cancers. This ongoing work underscores the urgent need for better safety measures and awareness within the firefighting community.
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