The Kwinana bushfire in Perth spreads into rubbish dump and sparks fume alert

The Kwinana wildfire has been burning for two days and firefighters where starting to gain control until it burnt into a large rubbish dump. Residents in Perth’s southern suburbs have been warned to try to avoid breathing toxic fumes from…

Firefighters, researchers and European institutions look for solutions to the growing issue of firefighter’s cancers

Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths amongst firefighters, accounting for approximately 60% of all deaths. MEP Pavel Poc has been fighting for the recognition of cancer as an occupational health issue for firefighters. Together with the European Parliament’s…