Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Texas

🎗️ As Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the mission continues.

Thank you for engaging with the education, resources, and survivor stories shared throughout January. By reducing exposures, following best practices, and prioritizing prevention, we can lower the risk of cancer in the fire service.

📅 FFCAM is in January — but cancer prevention is year-round.
Resources, tools, and support are available all year on the Firefighter Cancer Support Network website and the International Association of Fire Fighters website:
🔗 http://dlvr.it/TQgnvW

🔗 http://dlvr.it/TQgnvY

Together, we can protect firefighter health and safety.

🔥 You Fight Fire. We Fight Cancer.

A cancer diagnosis can leave even the most seasoned firefighter feeling blindsided.

Shock, fear, anger, disrupted sleep, withdrawal, or difficulty focusing are normal reactions—not weaknesses.

The BLTM Framework (Behaviors, Life Events, Thinking, Mood) helps firefighters understand these responses and identify healthy ways to process them.

Support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being—because taking care of your mind is part of survivorship.

For more information and resources please visit: https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/ffcam

🚒💙 Brotherhood. Strength. Hope.

When Gary Schobel—a Golder Ranch Fire District firefighter in Arizona, devoted husband, and father of two—was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, he leaned on the unwavering support of his firehouse brothers. Their brotherhood carried him through his darkest days, reminding him he was never fighting alone.

Gary’s journey will be shared in the upcoming film “A Firefighter’s Greatest Fight”, part of SurvivorNet’s 12-film series “Men Beating The Odds.” His story shows the power of connection, courage, and community in the face of cancer. 🎥🔥

Shared in recognition of Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month (FFCAM) through the partnership of Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) — committed to prevention, early detection, and supporting firefighters and families through every stage of the fight.

🔗 Read Gary’s story:
http://dlvr.it/TQckfY

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A Firefighter’s Journey Through Metastatic Prostate Cancer and the Brotherhood That Carried Him When firefighter Gary Schobel was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, he leaned on the unwavering support of his firehouse brothers.

Firefighter Marc Henderson courageously shares his cancer journey, offering a powerful reminder of the challenges so many in the fire service quietly face. 🎗️🔥

Marc’s story is one of resilience, determination, and hope. Through fear, uncertainty, and the weight of a life-changing diagnosis, he continued to fight—with the steadfast support of his family, crew, and fire service community. ❤️🙏
His journey reinforces why early detection, best practices, and strong support networks matter. Marc’s voice will inspire firefighters everywhere to prioritize their health and never ignore the warning signs.

You fight fire. We fight cancer.

Behind the Badge - Marc Henderson In this heartfelt FFCAM survivor story, firefighter Marc Henderson shares his experience navigating a cancer diagnosis, the challenges he faced, and the supp...

💜 Insurance Navigation After a Cancer Diagnosis
Protecting your financial health matters just as much as protecting your physical health.

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), in collaboration with Triage Cancer, invites firefighters, EMS providers, survivors, and family members to a FREE webinar on navigating insurance and finances after a cancer diagnosis.

🧾 Topics include:
✔️ Health insurance options
✔️ Choosing the right plan for your family
✔️ Handling insurance denials
✔️ Supplemental cancer insurance
✔️ Managing medical bills & out-of-pocket costs
✔️ Financial stability during treatment & recovery

🎙 Speakers: Russ Osgood, Scott Jennie & Amanda Goodstadt

📅 January 28, 2026
⏰ 10am PT | 12pm CT | 1pm ET
🎟 FREE Registration:
👉 TriageCancer.org/FCSNwebinar

Because no firefighter or family should face cancer alone — medically or financially.
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Caitlin Mock shares a deeply emotional caretaking story in honor of her husband, Anthony Mock, a Phoenix firefighter who tragically passed away from occupational cancer. 🎗️💔🔥
Through every hospital visit, every uncertain moment, and every heartbreaking day, Caitlin stood by Anthony with unwavering love and strength. Her story reflects the reality too many firefighter families face and the courage it takes to keep going when the unthinkable happens.
Caitlin’s voice reminds us why cancer awareness, early detection, and prevention matter—and why no firefighter family should ever walk this journey alone. ❤️🙏
We honor Anthony. We honor Caitlin. And we continue the fight so fewer families face this loss.

You fight fire. We fight cancer.

Behind the Badge - Caitlin Mock Firefighter widow Caitlin Mock shares her powerful journey as a caregiver, navigating the challenges of supporting her husband, Phoenix Firefighter Anthony M...

🧠💜 FFCAM Week 4 | Behavioral Health & Cancer Diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis impacts more than the body — it affects the mind, family, career, and identity. Firefighters face unique mental and emotional challenges when navigating cancer, treatment, and survivorship.

This week, we’re focusing on:
• Mental health support 🧠
• Peer & badge-to-badge connection 🤝
• Family impact & resilience 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Survivorship resources 💜
• Healing beyond the uniform 🚒

No one fights alone. Support, connection, and community matter.
You fight fire. We fight cancer. 🚒💜

👉 Explore our link in bio for more information and valuable resources.
🔗 Resources & support:
http://dlvr.it/TQZRYm

http://dlvr.it/TQZRYn

Firefighters: The more we know about cancer in the fire service, the more we can do to prevent it. Even if you don’t have cancer, take 5 minutes to join the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer this Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Sign up today: NFR.CDC.gov

🧠🥗🏃‍♂️ FFCAM Week 3 Recap | Lifestyle & Wellness
FFCAM Week 3 highlighted how lifestyle and wellness choices play a critical role in firefighter cancer prevention. From nutrition and fitness to sleep, stress management, and mental health—small daily habits can make a big impact over time.
Prevention doesn’t end when the shift does. ✔️
➡️ Week 4 will focus on behavioral health with a cancer diagnosis and survivorship resources.

For more information and resources, please visit: https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/ffcam


You fight fire. We fight cancer. 🚒💜