Firefighters and emergency medical personnel who were among the first to respond to the World Trade Center (WTC) attack on Sept. 11, 2001 harbor significantly higher rates of genetic mutations associated with blood cancers and other inflammatory diseases, researchers have found. More.
9/11 Responders More Likely to Carry Genetic Mutations Tied to Cancer
'He died a hero' - Freddy Gallagher, 9/11 responder, remembered at funeral Mass in West Islip
A funeral was held Monday morning for an FDNY firefighter from West Islip who died due to 9/11-related illnesses. Family, friends and fellow firefighters who worked alongside Freddy Gallagher gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in West Islip. More.
Funeral services planned for retired Indy firefighter, 9/11 responder
The Indianapolis Fire Department has shared the funeral arrangements for the late Capt. Mark Rapp, a retired firefighter and member of Indiana Task Force 1. Rapp passed away on Friday from cancer. More.
Frederick Gallagher, ex-FDNY firefighter from LI, dies of WTC illness
A retired FDNY firefighter from West Islip who assisted in rescue efforts at the World Trade Center died Tuesday from 9/11-related cancer, according to his family. More.
Former NYPD Detective & 9/11 Responder Says 100 Pound Weight Loss Saved Him After Cancer, Heart Failure Diagnoses
Frank Thomas, a former New York City Police Department detective of 23 years and 9/11 responder, is opening up about how weight loss saved his life after cancer and a heart failure diagnosis. More.
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund lessened wait times and gave out $1.4 billion last year
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund’s annual report shows over $1.4 billion was awarded last year, and wait times were reduced while most staff were working remotely due to pandemic restrictions. More.
Landmark Bill to Expand Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously approved landmark legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to help meet the needs of veterans suffering from conditions caused by toxic exposure. This legislation will now go to the full Senate for consideration. More.
Committee unanimously passes Tester, Moran bill to provide health care for post-9/11 toxic-exposed veterans
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to offer Post-9/11 combat veterans, including those suffering from conditions caused by toxic exposures, access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care. More.