
Fire Rescue Update Long-Term Cancer Risk in Firefighters Firefighting remains one of the most respected yet hazardous occupations in Australia. While the immediate dangers of flames and structural collapse are widely understood, the long-term health risks, particularly the risk of cancer, are less visible but equally important to acknowledge and address. Key takeaways Firefighters face an elevated long-term cancer risk due to repeated exposure to carcinogenic substances during firefighting operations.…