Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Prevalent in WTC Firefighters
Researchers recently released the results of a 15-year "longitudinal study" regarding the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as "GERD," in firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The results of the study indicate that firefighters suffering from chronic obstructive … [Read more...] about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Prevalent in WTC Firefighters
Father and Son NYPD Firefighters Die of Cancer Less than a Year Apart
NYPD Firefighters Cancer Death Rate. Robert Alexander and his father, Raymond Alexander, were first responders on September 11, 2001. Raymond was a New York City firefighter, just like his father. Robert was a police officer with the New York police department. Together, the three served their departments for 80 … [Read more...] about Father and Son NYPD Firefighters Die of Cancer Less than a Year Apart
National Cancer Registry for Firefighters
A nationwide cancer registry for both career and volunteer firefighters. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was recently in Schoharie, in upstate New York promoting a bipartisan bill that would create a nationwide cancer registry for both career and volunteer firefighters. "We're learning that our firefighters have increased risk and … [Read more...] about National Cancer Registry for Firefighters
Research on Health Impact on 9/11 Responders
Health Impact On 9/11 Responders. Injury research regarding the 9/11 attacks involves how health issues have affected police responders, fire department, and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) responders, as well as other rescue and recovery workers and volunteers. According to 9/11 NYC Health, within the first week of the … [Read more...] about Research on Health Impact on 9/11 Responders
Firefighters PASS Device Product Liability Injury Lawsuits
Firefighters PASS Device Might Be Failing. On February 5, 2007, Senator John Kerry requested the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explore deeply troubling information from an MSNBC.com special report signifying that the federal unit charged with probing firefighter deaths overlooked a warning in 2000 that … [Read more...] about Firefighters PASS Device Product Liability Injury Lawsuits
Have We Forgotten our 9/11 Heroes?
9/11 Heroes Suffering The Consequences. As we rapidly approach the 10th anniversary, the tragedy of September 11, 2001 is on the minds of all New Yorkers and the nation. Yet no one is more keenly aware of the decade that has elapsed as the brave men and women still suffering the consequences of their noble actions following the … [Read more...] about Have We Forgotten our 9/11 Heroes?
Big Rise in Lung Ailments for WTC Bravest
Lung Disease Rose Among WTC Bravest. Cases of a lung disease rose dramatically among city firefighters and paramedics after they responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and they are sicker than those affected before 9/11, according to a study published today. There were 26 new cases of sarcoidosis … [Read more...] about Big Rise in Lung Ailments for WTC Bravest
Firefighters at risk
Firefighters Are At Risk Of Prostate Cancer. Bill Ravenscraft is a prostate cancer survivor. He’s also the chief of Newport’s Fire/EMS Department. When he learned a study out today from the University of Cincinnati shows that firefighter are at greater risk for prostate cancer and three other cancers, he called the findings … [Read more...] about Firefighters at risk
More Study Urged On firefighters’ Cancer
Firefighters’ Cancer, Chemicals In Training Might Be Responsible. Firefighters from several area counties some of them suffering from cancer and their families urged state health officials last night to find out whether chemicals they were exposed to in training at Millersville in the 1970s and possibly beyond might be … [Read more...] about More Study Urged On firefighters’ Cancer
