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Name
Cindy Ell
Title
Founder and President, Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
Bio
Cindy Ell is a retired firefighter/Critical Care Paramedic originally from Anne Arundel County MD, with a background in emergency communications, critical care, labor advocacy and private investigations. After a cancer cluster occurred among the firefighters she served with in Maryland, Cindy began researching and tracking firefighter cancer in 1990. As a result of her findings, The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation was launched in 2004.
Unfortunately, Cindy did not miss the bullet. Cancer struck her as well in 2005; she was reminded of the importance of a strong support system and the value of an organization providing timely resources and guidance. In 2016, she experienced life-altering PTSD following the sudden death of her husband in her presence. As men and women of firefighting have a tendency to isolate themselves when they become ill, she set out to change that mindset and bring people together. Her early efforts resulted in a strong collaboration of peers who provide their stricken member with anything from teaching health advocacy, tangible resources, trips to doctor’s offices, support to the family, meals, etc.
Since that time, the work of the dedicated members of the FFCF has led to establishment of a multitude of programs, resources and research that have impacted the lives of firefighters and their family members globally.
Cindy now resides in her native Vermont and also donates her time to the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Castleton Emergency Management (PIO) and the Vermont Fire Service as a subject matter expert.
Recognized for her ability to break down barriers associated with firefighter cancer, Cindy is a much sought-after keynote speaker and has participated in many national forums, summits and conferences creating awareness and advocacy for the firefighter community. In 2014, she was presented with the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for her outstanding work during the San Francisco – Los Angeles Firefighter Cancer Awareness Ride surrounded by firefighters from across the United States.
Presently, with the support of a think-tank minded team, a chapter in Australia and domestic and international expert advisory, the organization is expanding to extinguish cancer in firefighters throughout the world. Functioning as a “Consumer affairs” resource for fact-checking fire industry products and processes, FFCF momentum and awareness continues to build across science, technology, medicine and academia.
For more information on the work at the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation, a calendar of events or to become involved as a member, please visit, www.ffcancer.org.
Unfortunately, Cindy did not miss the bullet. Cancer struck her as well in 2005; she was reminded of the importance of a strong support system and the value of an organization providing timely resources and guidance. In 2016, she experienced life-altering PTSD following the sudden death of her husband in her presence. As men and women of firefighting have a tendency to isolate themselves when they become ill, she set out to change that mindset and bring people together. Her early efforts resulted in a strong collaboration of peers who provide their stricken member with anything from teaching health advocacy, tangible resources, trips to doctor’s offices, support to the family, meals, etc.
Since that time, the work of the dedicated members of the FFCF has led to establishment of a multitude of programs, resources and research that have impacted the lives of firefighters and their family members globally.
Cindy now resides in her native Vermont and also donates her time to the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Castleton Emergency Management (PIO) and the Vermont Fire Service as a subject matter expert.
Recognized for her ability to break down barriers associated with firefighter cancer, Cindy is a much sought-after keynote speaker and has participated in many national forums, summits and conferences creating awareness and advocacy for the firefighter community. In 2014, she was presented with the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for her outstanding work during the San Francisco – Los Angeles Firefighter Cancer Awareness Ride surrounded by firefighters from across the United States.
Presently, with the support of a think-tank minded team, a chapter in Australia and domestic and international expert advisory, the organization is expanding to extinguish cancer in firefighters throughout the world. Functioning as a “Consumer affairs” resource for fact-checking fire industry products and processes, FFCF momentum and awareness continues to build across science, technology, medicine and academia.
For more information on the work at the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation, a calendar of events or to become involved as a member, please visit, www.ffcancer.org.
