Surviving A Fire Service Career

By Captain Jennifer Chadwick and Lieutenant Dino Bissaro of the San Antonio Texas, Fire Department

Understanding occupational cancer and prevention are key to surviving a fire service career. Download the Surviving a Fire Service Career: Understanding & Preventing Occupational Cancer from Captain Jennifer Chadwick and Lieutenant Dino Bissaro of the San Antonio Fire Department for insights on:

  • The scope of the cancer problem in the fire service
  • Occupational cancer research
  • The increase in toxic agents in today’s fire environment
  • Routes of exposure to cancer-causing agents
  • Common firefighter exposures to carcinogens
  • Steps firefighters can take to protect themselves from cancer

The information in this document will help you learn how you or your loved one can take steps to survive a fire service career.