Firefighters are at increased risk of cancer and other diseases. They may be exposed to several hazards, including fire smoke, flame retardants, diesel engine exhaust, and shiftwork.
OCRC’s Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) investigated cancer risk among Ontario firefighters and found that Ontario firefighters in the ODSS…
This report outlines major knowledge gaps and priorities for firefighter cancer research identified by participants of the Firefighter Cancer Research Priorities Workshop.