Committee backs expansion of presumptive occupational cancers for firefighters The committee advanced HB128 to update New Mexico’s firefighter occupational disease law to align with recent federal guidance and new research, add cancers relevant to women firefighters, set a five-year employment presumption for listed cancers and expand presumptive protections; testimony from firefighters and unions emphasized lived impact.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to protect firefighters by expanding presumptive coverage for occupational cancers, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.

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NY proposes a new bill to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” in firefighter protective gear. PFAS makes the gear water and heat resistant, but is linked to cancer.

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Cancer is the #1 killer in firefighters! 🧑‍🚒🚒

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Cancer is the #1 killer in firefighters! 🧑‍🚒🚒

Learn science-backed ways to mitigate exposures and reduce PFAS, and cancer screening best practices and new advanced screening modalities! - www.etsy.com/shop/medguid...

Be informed. Prevent cancer 💪

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World Lung Cancer Day

Aug. 1 is World #LungCancer Day. Firefighters face a higher risk of developing #OccupationalCancer, including lung cancer, than the public they protect. DFS offers free Chest CT scans to help active and retired firefighters identify lung cancer & other health issues. Learn more at ow.ly/GUfK50SK691.