RESPONSE TIME MATTERS

Cancer is the #1 cause of line-of-duty death for firefighters.

Thanks to our generous donors!

Source: American Cancer Society 5-year SEER data (based on people diagnosed between 2010-2016)

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40% of us will receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime…

and firefighters have a 9% higher risk.

What Fire Professionals Are Saying About Our Training

“We know fire. But we weren't trained for the #1 cause of line-[of-duty deaths. DetecTogether changed that and it's saving lives.”

Frank Leeb

FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief, Chief of the Fire Academy

“DetecTogether teaches firefighters to recognize early warning signs of cancer, when to seek medical attention, and how to advocate for themselves within the medical system.”

Kathy Crosby-Bell

Founder of the Last Call Foundation

“With 3 Steps Detect® I was able to recognize the early warning signs—turns out it saved my life.”

Mike Fagan

Firefighter and Cancer Survivor

The micro courses average
less than 8.5 minutes

3 Steps Detect

Help Save Your Own Life

Know Your Great

Size up your energy level, sleep patterns, weight, skin, and bathroom habits. Get to know how you feel when you feel great.

Use the 2-Week Rule

If changes in your great health last longer than2 weeks, it's time to call your doctor.

Share with Your Doctor

Report health changes to your doctor. Advocate for yourself because you know your body best.

First-Response Thinking and Lifesaving Early Cancer Detection Training

Firefighters know the importance of training for high-risk, low-frequency events. Train for high-frequency, high-risk cancer events.

Source: American Cancer Society 5-year SEER data (based on people diagnosed between 2010-2016)

Just Like A Fire, Response Time Matters.

Catch Cancer Early to Prevent Spread.

DetecTogether travels to many Northeast locations at no cost to your department. Training can take place over several sessions to reach everyone on shift. We can also teach virtually and during large group meetings.

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

Program support also provided by EMW-2021-FP-00573

As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors to bring lifesaving training to first responders.

To learn more, visit: DetecTogether.org