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National Firefighter Registry Banner graphic with image link to the National Firefighter RegistryJoin the National Firefighter Registry for CancerAnswer the call. Join your brothers and sisters in a new effort to understand and reduce cancer in the fire service.Join NowThree firefighters wearing protective gear working to extinguish a fire on the roof of a burning house. Firefighting concept**About the NFR**
Read an overview of how the NFR will help to protect the health of firefighters.Close-up of two emergency responders inside of an emergency vehicle. One of the emrgency responders is giving the thumbs-up hand signal. Comradery concept**How the NFR Works**
Learn how the NFR helps us understand links between firefighting and cancer.Two firefighters wearing protective gear, though with their helmets off, lean against a parked firetruck during a moment of rest. Firefighting, comradery concepts**Frequently Asked Questions**
Find answers to your questions about participating in the NFR.A Fire Chief holding a pen and paper in discussion with 2 firefighters on the scene of an emergency. Firefighting Concept**Videos and Communication Materials**
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