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Fighting ‘forever chemicals’ in the fire service: UA study investigates PFAS exposure among firefighters (March 16th, 2026)

Firefighters are helping us understand the impact of 'forever chemicals’ Feb. 2nd, 2026

‍ Investigating the health of California firefightersJan. 15th, 2026

‍Why firefighters have greater cancer risk – and what departments are doing about it Jan. 12th, 2026

Tucson Fire, University of Arizona reveal cancer research results Dec. 1st, 2025

‍What's the health toll of 2023 Maui wildfires on firefighters? Long-term study aims to find out Nov. 23rd, 2025

‍Firefighters Who Battled LA Inferno Show Concerning Health Changes Nov. 20th, 2025

‍Study Finds L.A. Firefighters Show Blood Changes Linked to Long-Term Health Risks Nov. 19th, 2025

‍Researchers find ‘concerning’ protein changes among firefighters who responded to L.A. blazes Nov. 18th, 2025

‍Extensive LA-area fires altered blood proteins in firefighters, raising health concerns November 3rd, 2025

‍ Firefighters who donate blood have lower risks of cancer and lower PFAS levels, study finds Aug. 6th, 2025

‍TFD and UA research health dangers for women firefighters Aug. 4th, 2025

‍New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in firefightersJul. 24th, 2025

‍Regents’ Grant Spotlight: Reducing Cancer Risk for Arizona Firefighters - AZ Opportunity Podcast Jul. 15th, 2025

‍Pasadena, CA, Firefighters Share Health Concerns After Eaton Fire May 21st, 2025

‍ LA firefighters put out massive blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside themMar. 23rd, 2025

‍Wildland-urban fires trigger biological changes in firefighters, may explain increased cancer risks Mar. 5th, 2025

‍OCFA firefighters among hundreds helping research health effects of Eaton and Palisades firesMar. 1, 2025

Tucson Fire, University of Arizona continue years-long cancer studiesJan. 28th, 2025

‍Research shows PTSD, anxiety may affect reproductive health of women firefightersJan. 22nd, 2025

Palisades Fire firefighters taking part in first-of-its-kind cancer studyJan. 15th, 2025

‍ Graduate student using data analysis to protect firefighters from cancer Sept. 12, 2024

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

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

Improving Firefighter Health Through ResearchJan. 17, 2023 

‍Study Aims to Reduce Firefighter Cancer Risk Nov. 21, 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

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

‍UA Receives $1.5 Million for Firefighter Safety Research Dec 2, 2016