Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN)

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Partner in IAFF 2026 Cancer Awareness Month

Maryland's James Malone Act took effect January 1, 2026, requiring free cancer screenings for professional firefighters in every county with a self-insured health plan. The law targets ten cancer types that kill firefighters at dramatically higher rates than the general population.

Updated May 19