National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is back online

May 19, 2025

The National Institute for Occupational Health & Safety's National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is back online.

The NFR is the largest existing effort to understand and reduce cancer risk among firefighters. It's open to all U.S. firefighters – paid or volunteer, active or retired, with or without cancer.

Studies have shown that firefighters’ exposure on the fireground may increase their risk of cancer. When you sign up for the NFR, researchers will match information you provide to cancer diagnosis information from state cancer registries. This will allow them to study the relationship between firefighting and cancer outcomes.

Register