Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Firefighters are 9 to 10 percent more likely than the general public to be diagnosed with cancer, largely from carcinogens absorbed through contaminated turnout gear.

Willowfork Fire Department's answer: a full second set of gear for every firefighter, a gross decon at the scene, and a sealed cleaning process before the original gear goes back into service. The same standard extends to cardiovascular health, responsible for nearly 40 percent of firefighter line-of-duty deaths, with daily training built into policy and annual physicals for every employee and their spouse.

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