Wipe Test Can Help Protect Firefighters From Cancer-Linked Chemicals

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with ...

New test aims to help firefighters detect cancer earlier during awareness month

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the increased cancer risk firefighters face due to on-the-job ...
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UC Davis Scores Big Cash To Tackle Firefighters’ Cancer Crisis

UC Davis teams are using Fitbits, blood tests and air sampling to study why firefighters face high cancer risk.
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Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of "forever chemicals" ...
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Simple Wipe Test Reveals PFAS on Firefighter Equipment

The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of “forever chemicals” ...
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Firefighters across eight states meet in BR to test their skills in the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters from across the southeast region are putting their skills and strength to the test in Baton Rouge for the Southeast Region Firefighter Challenge Championship ...