Massachusetts Offers Free Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

Firefighters face a higher risk of cancer, often developing it earlier and receiving diagnoses later.

That's the startling information that the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services shared on its Facebook page.

This March, they're helping fellow firefighters by offering free screenings at various locations.

The Department of Fire Services provides free cancer awareness, prevention and early detection programs through the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

READ MORE: Sexy Salem Firefighter Serenades Bachelorette Party

Get our free mobile app

Where and When Screenings Are Available

The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Cancer Program will be offering free ultrasound screenings at its Bridgewater campus at 911 Conant Street March 4 to 6.

On March 7, the Cancer Program will be offering skin cancer screenings at UMass Memorial Medical Center (Hahnemann Campus) in Worcester.

READ MORE: New Bedford Hero Firefighter Saves Man During Norwegian Cruise Vacation

Who Is Eligible for the Free Screenings

Firefighters can apply if they meet the following criteria.

• be a Massachusetts firefighter or Massachusetts firefighter retiree
• be at least 40 years old, or have been a Massachusetts firefighter for at least 10 years
• provide MFA with the name, telephone number and fax of your current primary care provider (PCP)
• answer questions truthfully
• electronically sign a waiver

READ MORE: Mother Duck Leads Westport Firefighters to Trapped Ducklings

For mammogram screenings:

• be a Massachusetts firefighter or Massachusetts firefighter retiree
• be at least 35 years old, no matter how many years in the fire service
• provide MFA with the name, telephone number and fax of your current primary care provider (PCP)
• answer questions truthfully
• electronically sign a waiver

All programs are confidential and voluntary and come at no cost to firefighters or their departments.

How to Apply for the Program

Training and screening information is available on the Department’s website.