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Welcome to the Bill Hoover MemorialCancer FoundationSupported by the Washington State Council of FirefightersLearn more about Bill Hoover at the bottom of this page
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We provide assistance to all active or retired First Responders - Police, Fire, EMS, and Dispatchers (paid or volunteer) - or their immediate family members who have been diagnosed with cancer. To receive assistance, complete the REQUEST ASSISTANCE form
Who We Are
We are a team of active and retired firefighters, fire officers, cancer survivors, and advocates who are dedicated to reducing cancer incidents among Public Safety Officers and employees.
What We Do
We are an educational non-profit that provides resources and assistance to Public Safety Officers and employees. We provide support, guidance, and resources when diagnosed with cancer.
How to Get Involved
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Who is Bill Hoover?
In 2011, Bill Hoover co-founded the Washington State Chapter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and worked tirelessly towards the mission and values of our organization.
He spent countless hours in committees bringing forward quality work to help address the fire service cancer issue. In 2020, he was part of the leadership that addressed a new challenge facing the world when Kirkland Fire Department responded to the first cases of COVID in the United States. The Seattle Kraken Unity fund “Hero’s of the Deep” program recognized Bill for his efforts at the beginning of the pandemic and awarded him a $32,000 grant to go towards a non-profit of choice in the Pacific Northwest—he chose the Washington Chapter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and for this we are grateful.
In July 2023, Bill lost his life alongside his loving wife Kristy in a tragic automobile accident.
Throughout his career, Bill was instrumental in championing Health and Safety for firefighters in Washington State, including development of the PIIERS program as well as Healthy in - Healthy out. He was an active member of the Washington State Council of Firefighters Health and Safety Committee working on higher level opportunities like presumptive language and fire safety initiatives. Battalion Chief Hoover delivered many presentations to address the cancer issue throughout the state and, as a cancer survivor himself, mentored many other firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
Bill’s unique leadership style, knowledge, professionalism, and humor will be deeply missed by the members of FCSNWA, and we will work hard to provide the services with the passion that he modeled for us. In honor of Bill's dedication to Firefighter Safety and Health Issues, we are proud to announce the creation of the Bill Hoover Memorial Cancer Foundation.We will continue to work as an educational non-profit organization proudly supported by the members of the Washington State Council of Firefighters, to raise awareness of the cancer problem for all firefighters and provide meaningful support and resources to those diagnosed with cancer.
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