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Canadian Resources

1. CAFC (Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs): https://cafc.ca/page/preventing-cancer
2. Ontario Fire Safety Guidance notes: Firefighter guidance notes | ontario.ca
   • Addresses firefighter wellness holistically, with cancer prevention as a central component.
   • Guides on provincial safety regulations and relevant research resources.
3. WorkSafe Saskatchewan Site Firefighter cancer prevention | WorkSafe Saskatchewan

International Resources

1. Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) (https://firefightercancersupport.org/)

• Provides extensive resources specifically focused on cancer support for firefighters and their families.
• Clear sections on prevention, education, and advocacy.

2. National Volunteer Fire Council – Lavender Ribbon Report (https://www.nvfc.org/lrr/)

• Focuses on actionable steps for cancer prevention specifically for volunteer firefighters.
• The Lavender Ribbon Report is a downloadable resource with valuable guidelines.
• Features success stories and testimonials related to cancer awareness.

3. First Responder Center for Excellence (https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/)

• A more general first responder site, but with a dedicated section for firefighter cancer.
• Offers prevention programs, research insights, and educational materials.

4. Firefighter Cancer Consultants (https://firefightercancerconsultants.com/)

• Offers training and educational programs geared towards departments.
• Provides practical solutions to contamination control and decontamination procedures.
• Resource for those focusing on department-level implementation of best practices.

5. Ready Rack: Firefighter Cancer Prevention (https://readyrack.com/resources/firefighter-cancer-prevention/)

• Focuses on gear storage and handling as part of overall cancer reduction strategies.
• Provides resources for choosing the right equipment to reduce contamination.

6. Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month – IAFF

• In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.

Courses

1. Exposure and Hygiene Considerations (Fire Safety Research Institute) 

A free 18 minute course that examines measures that can be implemented to best manage your risk and protect you and your fellow firefighters – before, during, and after a fire. Includes a certificate of completion.

2. Comprehensive Cancer Prevention Strategies for the Fire Service (Fire Safety Research Institute) 

A free 35 minute course that presents evidence-based measures that can be implemented to protect you and Fellow firefighters to reduce the risk of contamination on the fireground. Note that the last 5 minutes of the course presents information on National Firefighter Registry 0:05 min which is only for Americans. Includes a certificate of completion.