Articles tagged as: firefighters
February 14, 2023
House advances pilot blood testing program, aims to show how PFAS makes firefighters sick
Firefighters were found to be more likely to get diagnosed with cancer and more likely to die from it.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2023
Bill would require labels for firefighting gear with PFAS, even though none are PFAS-free
There are only a handful of companies that sell firefighting gear and all of them use PFAS. That's why the national firefighters union is working to pass this kind of legislation in multiple states.
Read MoreApril 8, 2019
Thousands Of Firefighters In Downtown Indy For International Convention
FDIC International features the latest techniques in firefighter safety and the newest in fire ground tools and apparatus.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2019
Strapped For New Recruits, Fire Departments Put Faith In Legislators
Legislation being considered at the Statehouse this session could make it easier for departments to find the help they need.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2018
Indiana Firefighters At Higher Risk Of Cancer Death
A recently published paper finds Hoosier firefighters are 20 percent more likely due to malignant cancers.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2018
Why Firefighters Say The Law That Should Protect Them After A Cancer Diagnosis Isn't Working
Indiana and more than 30 other states have enacted what are called presumptive laws, but many have learned those laws don't guarantee health care coverage after a cancer diagnosis.
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