Fire Fighters are exposed to many different toxins during their career resulting in a higher risk of cancer. The list of cancers is long with Pancreatic and Thyroid cancers the most recent to be added. The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) continues to gather information on all firefighter’s cancers and illnesses, even those not on the list.
It’s always hoped none of our brothers or sisters ever find themselves in such a situation, but please keep in mind there is help to get any entitlements available to you should the unthinkable happen, and as mentioned it is important to document all cancers. You can reach the TPFFA 3888 WSIB Committee to get assistance on all cancers via the following email address – active.retired@torontoprofessionalfirefighters.org.
It is important to note that the committee should be contacted once a diagnosis is confirmed.
Note – you can use the email above to contact them about any job-related illness.