Resources
Our comprehensive resource directory is designed to help fire fighters and their families gain access to help navigating the practical, emotional and financial challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.
USA
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
FDNY Foundation
Supports various FDNY programs, including those that provide financial assistance and resources for firefighters facing health issues, including cancer.
FDNY Family Assistance Unit (FAU)
Provides support and resources for the families of FDNY firefighters, including those dealing with cancer. This includes assistance with navigating healthcare systems and accessing benefits.
- Phone: (718) 999-1473
FDNY Retiree Assistance
Provides resources and support for retired FDNY firefighters, including assistance with health benefits and access to medical services for those diagnosed with cancer.
FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation
The central focus is assisting the families of firefighters in their times of greatest need, in transporting firefighters, family members and department personnel to and from medical institutions both for care and family support.
- Website
- Phone: (516) 405-5433
Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) of Greater New York
Advocates for the health and welfare of FDNY firefighters, providing support, resources, and financial assistance programs for members dealing with cancer and other serious health conditions.
- Website
- Phone: (212) 683-4832
NY Firefighter Heart and Lung Institute
Fired Up For a Cure FDNY
Prevent, educate and advocate the importance of annual medical exams and screenings. Empower our cancer survivors to embrace life beyond having a cancer diagnosis.
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Phone: (718) 999-7071
Everyone Goes Home
Provides free training, resources, and programs to champion and implement the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. The goal of the Everyone Goes Home Program is to reduce the number of preventable firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries.
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Phone: (410) 721-6212
National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation
Our mission is to honor America’s fallen fire heroes; support their families, colleagues, and organizations; and work to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury.
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Phone: (301) 447‑1365
Detect Together
We save lives by teaching people how to recognize the early warning signs of cancer and activate healthcare.
Canada
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
The IAFF fights for presumptive disability laws that acknowledge the connection between firefighting and certain health conditions. The IAFF presumptive disability coverage database provides up-to-date information by state and province.
Cancer Care Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario is part of Ontario Health, an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate our province’s health care system to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care.
- Website
- Phone: (416) 971-9800
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
Due to the long-term risk of firefighting activities, the OCRC is actively involved in firefighter cancer research.
USA
442 5th Avenue #2873
Manhattan, NY
10018
1-844-274-3640
Tax ID #84-5185853
CANADA
316-4211 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2P 2A9
1-888-726-2269
Charitable Registration Number 84870 1967 RR0001