Belmont Fire Protection District - Downers Grove, Illinois

Recently read about this and just passing along the word to all my "fire friends" out there.

"Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR."

Direct link: https://nfr.cdc.gov/

The past year has been weird, and lots going on. Haven't been on much at all. Still in touch with as many as I can. You know who you are. Here is hoping everybody is safe, doing good, and healthy! Have a terrific bunch of holiday activities and enjoy them!! Happy 2026!

- Jeff Norton

Former BFD FF Jim Shanahan tells me that his youngest Michael has been appointed to the City of Aurora FD! Huge congrats Mike!