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National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer

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Understanding and Reducing Cancer

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Join the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

Answer the call. Join your brothers and sisters in a new effort to understand and reduce cancer in the fire service.

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About the NFR

Read an overview of how the NFR will help to protect the health of firefighters.

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How the NFR Works

Learn how the NFR helps us understand links between firefighting and cancer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about participating in the NFR.

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Videos and Communication Materials

Explore resources to share information about the NFR with your fire service network.

NFR Newsletter

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Supporting Organizations

List of organizations who support the mission of the NFR

Publications & Reports

Read the latest publications about firefighters’ exposure and cancer risk