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2024

How UA and TFD are measuring toxic chemicals in firefighters across the country Aug. 29, 2024

Chemical-Related Epigenetic Modifications May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer Among Firefighters May 9, 2024

More and more firefighters are being diagnosed with cancer. Researchers think it's because 'forever chemicals' are changing their DNA. May 15, 2024 by KPNX-TV

Feuerwehrleute haben möglicherweise ein höheres Risiko für Prostatakrebs (Firefighters may be at higher risk of prostate cancer) May 17, 2024

Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters May 7, 2024

Firefighters may have increased risk of prostate cancer due to on-the-job chemical exposures May 7, 2024

Research shows altered regulation of genes linked to prostate cancer among firefighters May 7, 2024

2020 - 2023

Improving Firefighter Health Through Research Jan. 17, 2023

Study Aims to Reduce Firefighter Cancer Risk Nov. 21, 2022

Research collaboration informs international classification of firefighting as carcinogenic July 26, 2022

Research Collaboration Informs International Classification of Firefighting as Carcinogenic July 20, 2022

Study Shows Potential Epigenetic Basis for Increased Health Risks in Firefighters April 5, 2022

Research Study on Cancer Risk for Wildland Firefighters Funded by FEMA Nov. 16, 2021

UA Receives $1.5 Million for Firefighter Safety Research

Rutgers Awarded $1.5 Million FEMA Grant to Support Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Research and Prevention Nov. 5, 2020

Researchers Study Health Risk of Chemicals in Firefighter Foam, Protective Gear Feb. 14, 2020