CANCER SCREENING INITIATIVES
Over the past decade, heart disease and cancer have accounted for many on-duty firefighter deaths, and disabilities. In 2019, the Relief Fund launched its body scan initiative where members of the department could apply for a subsidized cancer and cardiovascular screening test. Since the inception of this program, we have had great success. The Relief Fund had subsidized over 90 members of the Boston Fire Department and we have given out over $34,000 directly to Boston Firefighters as a part of this initiative.
The Relief Fund is excited to announce that we will be expanding upon our health and wellness initiative and are partnering with the Safety Health and Wellness Division of the Boston Fire Department and the Last Call Foundation to cover the cost of cancer screening tests and to subsidize the cost of cardiac screening tests for members of the Boston Fire Department.
Criteria for this initiative
- Must be a Boston Firefighter with at least 10 years on the job
- The Boston Fire Department will be accepting up to 500 members on a first come, first serve basis
- Testing is available through St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and is at the discretion of the firefighter. *Cost varies based on hospital selection*
CANCER SCREENING TESTS
There is no out-of-pocket expense for firefighters to participate in the cancer screening initiative. For more information, please click the button below or email safetyhealthwellness@boston.gov
CARDIAC SCREENING TESTS
Participation in the Cardiac portion of the test is optional. If the firefighter chooses to participate, they will be reimbursed up to $150 ($100 from the Relief Fund and $50 from the Last Call Foundation) following their test. Firefighters must submit receipts below in order to receive reimbursement for their scan from the Relief Fund.
In order to receive reimbursement from the Last Call Foundation, please email safetyhealthwellness@boston.gov for more information.
RED LINE RELIEF
Want to make a difference for the health and wellness of members of the Boston Fire Department? Now you can for less than the price of a cup of coffee!
In 2019 the Relief Fund began subsidizing the cost of cancer screening and cardiovascular tests for Boston Firefighters. Now, for just $3 a week, you can help a firefighter get a critical life-saving scan!