From Baby Wipes to Annual Physicals: Fighting Cancer in …

1 From Baby Wipes to Annual Physicals: Fighting Cancer in the Fire Service Presented by: Chief Dennis Compton, Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, Chief Bobby Halton Disclaimer The materials provided in this webinar are for general informational and educational purposes only. The materials are not intended to be and should not be considered legal advice or opinions. You should not act upon any information presented without first seeking legal counsel on your specific matter. About Lexipol We help fire departments reduce liability, enhance firefighter safety and effectively manage their policy content 150+ state-specific policies and daily training Automatic policy updates Easy-to-use, web-based platform and mobile app Available in 16 states; Arizona coming soon!

2 Presenters Chief Dennis Compton Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder Chief Bobby Halton Chairman, National Fallen Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire Editor-in-Chief, Fire Firefighters Foundation Department Engineering Magazine Education Director, FDIC. BG. Audience Poll: Firefighters and Cancer BG. A Look Back BH. Understanding the Risk Everyone is vulnerable But firefighters have specific exposure risk Modern environment/. off-gassing Source: BH. Industrial Hygiene The science of protecting and enhancing the health and safety of people at work and in their communities. BH. Skelleftea model Source: Healthy firefighters the Skellefte Model improves the work environment DC. What We Know Testicular Cancer ( times greater risk). Multiple myeloma ( times greater risk). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ( times greater risk).

3 Skin Cancer ( times greater risk). Prostate Cancer ( times greater risk). Source: Firefighter Cancer Support Network White Paper DC. What We Know Malignant melanoma ( times great risk). Brain Cancer ( times greater risk). Colon Cancer ( times great risk). Leukemia ( times greater risk). Breast Cancer in women (preliminary study results from SFFD). Source: Firefighter Cancer Support Network White Paper DC. What We Know Lungs Skin Esophagus (swallowing). Your HOOD is most vulnerable part of the PPE ensemble! BG. What We DON'T Know We are just beginning to understand the horrific magnitude of the problem, the depth of our naivet , the challenges involved and the changes required in education, training, operations, medical screenings and personal accountability to effectively address Cancer in the fire service.

4 Source: Firefighter Cancer Support Network White Paper What We DON'T Know BG. Numbers, types, exposures Role of individual health/heredity Cocktail effect, or 1+1=3. PPE vulnerabilities Decon procedures Female firefighters and Cancer DC. Individual Actions Understand the problem On-site decon Wash your hood Proper PPE. storage/wearing Air monitoring DC. Individual Actions Annual Medical Exam Know family history Aggressive/early testing (patterns). Doctor who understands fire service Self-advocate BH. Individual Actions How can we reduce exposure to contaminated PPE? How can we reduce exposure to contaminated equipment ( , hose)? Why are we getting back in the rig with contaminated equipment and PPE? Can we avoid transporting turnouts in the passenger compartment of our POVs?

5 BG. Organizational Actions Crew has opportunity to shower after fire Proper PPE storage/wearing Two sets of PPE. Air monitoring Exhaust removal in station Annual physical exam BG. Organizational Actions Distribute educational materials; incorporate into training Maintain exposure records/participate in registries Support firefighters who are diagnosed DC. Where Are We Now? United effort across fire service Acknowledgement that support is needed Continued research Education/sharing knowledge DC. Research Needed Effects of long- term, chronic exposure National Cancer registry Specific groups BG. Get Involved! Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance Firefighter Cancer Support Network National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Rotary Fire Fighters For More Information Links to research, recommendations and support Sample Wellness and Fitness Policy Presentation slides Recording of webinar Questions?

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