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About the FCFA

FCFA - Who are we

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The Firefighters Cancer Foundation Australia (FCFA), was formally established in 2013, to primarily provide support and resources to all firefighters and their families stricken by occupational cancer.

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The FCFA is also the National Australian office for the International Firefighter Cancer Foundation, founded in 2004.

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The FCFA has advocated for an expansion to the list of cancers to include asbestos-related diseases, primary site liver, lung, skin, cervical, ovarian, pancreatic, penile, thyroid cancer and malignant mesothelioma. 

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A key focus of the FCFA is to drive education and awareness regarding occupational cancer, including the Presumptive Legislation scheme and minimising carcinogenic exposure to those engaged in structural, bush, aviation, mining and defence firefighting all over Australia.

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Our Mission

We help firefighters & their families cope with firefighter cancer, to get through treatment & to come out winning!

Our Mission

To help firefighters & their families dealing with firefighter cancer treatment. The FCFA promotes knowledge, awareness, and advocacy for fire fighters diagnosed with cancer. The foundation provides support & assistance to active and retired fire fighters. We also promote occupation specific cancer screening and wellness testing and partnership with organisations of similar goals.

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The FCFA also;

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  • Supports those firefighters diagnosed with occupational cancer to navigate the WorkCover claims process where needed

  • Facilitate referrals to appropriate legal support and representation where required

  • Provide personal support and aid for things such as hospital appointments, some limited financial support for items such as accommodation and everyday needs whilst going through treatment

  • Visit your station and provide education and awareness programs to raise firefighters awareness with occupational cancer and how to reduce your risk

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The FCFA encourages any firefighter, active or retired, who find themselves with a diagnosis of occupational cancer to contact us as soon as possible. â€‹

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"Your body, your responsibility"

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Client Contact Steve Bunney, Operations Manager/Client Liaison.

Email: steve@fcfa.org.au

Phone: 0438 167 324

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