2022 Firefighter Cancer Awareness Action Plan

Members of the Georgia Firefighters’ Cancer Benefit Program (GFCP) are encouraged to build awareness of the hazards and controls of firefighter cancer within their fire departments.

The loss control provider for the Georgia Firefighters’ Cancer Benefit Program, Local Government Risk Management Services (LGRMS) is working with Lt. David Bullard, GSFA President and NVFC State Director, and Michele Ice, FCSN Georgia State Director, to develop and implement the 2022 Firefighter Cancer Awareness Action Plan. The focus this year will be on rolling out a train-the-trainer program for the course Taking Action Against Firefighter Cancers. 

This course is about two hours and covers all aspects of firefighter cancer risks and controls. Attendees will be provided lesson plans, PowerPoints, and all needed training materials required to train their agencies. LGRMS will schedule these train-the-trainer courses at multiple locations across the State of Georgia. Dates, times, and locations will be communicated in February of 2022.   

LGRMS will continue to use an incentive program to encourage the awareness of hazards and controls surrounding firefighter cancer across the State of Georgia. Thus, two fire departments will be awarded up to $5,000 in reimbursement toward the purchase of equipment that will assist in the reduction of firefighter cancer risks (e.g. washer extractor, ventilation equipment, etc.).   

Registration Info Here:

https://gfcpinsurance.com/incentiveprogram.php