Competencies Obtained
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of cancer among firefighters and common cancer types associated with firefighting.
- Identify factors that contribute to the increased risk of cancer in firefighters.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of cancer.
- Outline cancer prevention strategies relevant to firefighting activities.
- Describe presumptive cancer legislation and compensation processes, where applicable to the learner’s jurisdiction.
- Describe record-keeping, exposure reporting, and documentation practices related to firefighter cancer risks.
- Outline available support processes for firefighters affected by cancer.
