January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

January 8, 2025

Firefighter cancer is a very real and serious problem. January is designated as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and aims to draw attention to occupational cancer and educate firefighters on best practices on reduce the impact of cancer in the fire service.

This year’s Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month highlights comprehensive strategies to reduce the risk of cancer throughout a firefighter’s life, including tips on implementing best practices in station design to limit exposures to carcinogens and emphasizing precautions during firefighting like proper equipment use and designated decontamination zones. Additionally, the month-long campaign by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and International Association of Firefighters addresses personal risk factors during off-duty hours, like nutrition and stress, and also highlights firefighter success stories to encourage awareness and engagement to end the epidemic of cancer in the fire service.

Prioritize your health during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month! As a member of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, the Member Benefits Committee wants to remind you that you’re eligible for a 10% discount on OneTest Cancer Screening kits. Purchase your kit and be proactive against firefighter cancer.