Firefighter Cancer Fact Check

Although cancer is the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths, firefighters are not 68% more likely to develop cancer than the general population. Accurate data is crucial when quantifying occupational cancer's toll on and threat to firefighters and their families.

Recently, a number of well-intended journalists, legislators, manufacturers, and others have cited inaccurate firefighter cancer statistics.

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