Cancer in the Firehouse | Buffalo News

Cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters, with 80% of such fatalities linked to the disease—thanks to toxic exposure during post-fire overhaul operations. Modern synthetic materials burn into deadly carcinogens, turning once-honored soot-covered gear into a health hazard. But hope is rising: simple decontamination practices like cleaning turnout gear after calls are already making a difference. The fire service is urgently adapting protocols to protect its brave members from the long-term toll of their service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47a8c9ff516a9c90