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Cancer Risks in Firefighting

January 10, 2026January 12, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

The following tips are from Work Safe Saskatchewan, who have a detailed and well done guide of information on the risks, awareness and much more on firefighting-related cancers. It’s time our local fire departments start taking these risks seriously and implementing steps to protect those who serve our communities. Here are the TOP 12 ways […]

Firefighting-related Cancers are killing local firefighters

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026thevalleyeyephotography

Over the last year, I’ve been doing research and documenting stories from different firefighters who have all been diagnosed with firefighting-related cancers here in Nova Scotia. With January being firefighter cancer awareness month, I thought it was important to share some of the work I’ve been doing to bring attention to this important topic, learning […]

Successful Fundraiser for Cancer Research

October 19, 2025November 14, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

It was a great evening to stop into the Billtown Baptist Church for a yummy spaghetti supper!! The supper was hosted as a fundraiser in support of Joel Neily, who has been diagnosed with a firefighting related cancer and continues his tough battle. It was touching to see his mutual partners from Kentville Fire & […]

“Something that I loved doing and something that I volunteered to do, is what’s killing me.”

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025thevalleyeyephotography

Being a firefighter is something many of us dreamed about doing when we grew up. The dream of jumping in a fire truck with the lights and sirens, rushing to fight a fire, ended up becoming a reality. Little did we know the long term impacts it can have on our bodies. Joel Neily, originally […]