SFFCPF Moves the Science Forward with Ground-Breaking Study
The San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation (SFFCPF) is working with top scientists from our most prestigious universities to improve health outcomes for firefighters.
Be Diligent
Our November 2023 blog by Kailin Waterman (SFFD Rescue 1) emphasized the importance of each of us being proactive in our own health and awareness. I am supporting his message again this month with specific focus on women firefighters.
Cancer Champions Raise Awareness Year-Round
January marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time for us to reflect on the unique challenges our firefighters face.
Cultural Restraints in Cancer Prevention
We have enough inherent risks with the job that we have no control over. Let’s take every step to reduce risk and exposure where we can.
Change is Happening — The Biggest Hurdle is Ourselves
Let’s all take a moment to look how far we have come in the last 20 years for our own health and cancer awareness.
California Makes Progress in the Struggle to Understand Cancer in Firefighters
We are happy to report that the California Firefighter Cancer Prevention Research Program, supported by the San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation, was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 30th, 2023.
Our Guide to Open Enrollment for Health Benefits for SFFD Members | Oct 1-31, 2023
October 1 marks the first day of Open Enrollment at the San Francisco Health Services System. Your choice of plan will affect you and your enrolled dependents for 2024.
The Call for PPE Gear Bags
It is no secret that cancer continues to rear its ugly head within the fire service. The San Francisco Fire Department is unfortunately no stranger to this.
Tony Stefani Recaps the Galleri Cancer Screening
The San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation is pleased that we were able to offer the Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection test.