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Omaha council proclaims January 2026 Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, honors firefighter Matt McDonald as family urges stronger benefits
Summary
The Omaha City Council issued a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and honored 18-year firefighter Matt McDonald. McDonald’s wife urged the council to consider long-term benefits for families, citing the state law and gaps in the current contract.
The Omaha City Council on Jan. 2026 issued a proclamation recognizing January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and honored firefighter Matt McDonald, who served 18 years before stepping away from duty in 2025 because of a cancer diagnosis.
The proclamation, read by the council president, cited studies saying firefighters have about a 9% greater chance of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% greater chance of dying from cancer than the general population. It noted local awareness activities by the Omaha Fire Department and national…
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