IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1172 
Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2008 
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York (for herself, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. 
JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. SUT-
TON, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. BISHOP of New York, and Mr. MICHAUD) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support 
Network. 
Whereas in 2005, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network 
was founded by Michael Dubron who recruited cancer 
survivors, caregivers, and volunteers; 
Whereas the objective of the Firefighter Cancer Support Net-
work is to provide timely assistance to all fire service 
members and their immediate families in the event of 
cancer diagnosis; 
Whereas the Firefighter Cancer Support Network maintains 
a database of mentors who have personal experience with 
many types of cancers and will personally guide others 
through the process of dealing with specific illnesses; 
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•HRES 1172 IH 
Whereas the Firefighter Cancer Support Network provides 
awareness to fire service members and their families 
about the importance of cancer prevention and screening 
by coordinating educational opportunities with various 
health programs; 
Whereas the unfortunate truth is that the rewards of career 
firefighting come with a greater risk of cancer, supported 
by studies that have shown firefighters are more likely to 
develop certain types of cancer compared with the general 
population, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, 
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and multiple myeloma; and 
Whereas the Firefighter Cancer Support Network encourages 
firefighters to take precautions when on duty, including 
avoiding or limiting exposure to carcinogens, removing 
protective equipment only in areas deemed safe, keeping 
safety equipment on the apparatus floor and not in living 
quarters, and taking a shower immediately after exposure 
to any fire or call that may include exposure to toxins: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives— 
(1) commends the Firefighter Cancer Support 
Network for the support its members provide to fire 
service members and their families facing cancer; 
(2) commends the Firefighter Cancer Support 
Network for the awareness it brings to fire service 
members and their families about cancer prevention 
and screening; and 
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(3) encourages fire service organizations to pro-
vide information to fire service members about the 
Firefighter Cancer Support Network so that fire 
service members affected by cancer are able to take 
advantage of the Firefighter Cancer Support Net-
work and its services. 
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