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
Triple F Foundation
The mission of the Triple F Foundation is to support public servants during difficult times through peer support and with financial assistance. First responders serving on the front lines are exposed to hazards, including cancer causing carcinogens; injury including burns and increased risk of long term illness, including post-traumatic stress.
DetecTogether
We save lives by teaching people how to recognize the early warning signs of cancer and activate healthcare.
Texas Fire Fighters Home
The mission of the Texas Fire Fighters Home (TFFH) is to provide short-term housing at little or no cost to firefighters and other first-responders while they are undergoing treatment at The Texas Medical Center (TMC).
- Website
- Phone: (281) 693-7162
Montgomery County First Responders Foundation
Provides financial assistance in instances of line of duty death or injury, property loss due to natural disaster or fire, assistance for significant medical expenses due to illness or injury, and any other financial hardships affecting all First Responders serving The Woodlands and throughout Montgomery County.
Texas State Emergency Relief Fund
Offering some emergency relief via financial support (up to a max of $1000) to fire fighters and their families in certain hardship situations, including medical needs.
- Website
- Phone: (512) 326-5050
Baptist MD Anderson First Responders Program
Offering the Baptist MD Anderson First Responders Program where first responders receive expedited, state-of-the-art care across their system and in the cancer center so that individuals can focus on the demands of their job. The program engages a multidisciplinary team who will support individuals and their families throughout the cancer journey.
University of Texas, McGovern Medical School, Trauma and Resilience Center
Burke
Offering free services both virtually and in person. Programs vary based on age and need and include support groups, seminars, and peer-to-peer options.
- Website
- Phone: (936) 634-5010 or Toll Free (866) 242-4556
Houston Firefighter Support Network
The mission of the Firefighter Support Network (FSN) is to provide confidential non punitive assistance to our Firefighters, their families, Retirees, and our civilian members in their time of need. Our goal is to provide the highest degree of Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, and Physical support.
Houston Local 341
Houston firefighters strive to deliver excellent service, remain thoughtful stewards of community resources, and give back to the communities we serve. Founded in 1902, the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association is the leading voice for the nearly 4,000 men and women who provide fire and emergency medical services in Houston.
- Website
- Phone: 713-223-9166
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.
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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