Former Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry on Why Firefighting Is the Deadliest Job

“Firefighting has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization—the same category as tobacco smoking." For recently retired Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry, that isn't just a statistic—it was the reality firefighters faced every day. In this conversation, she shares the devastating toll occupational cancer continues to take on Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and why this issue deserves more attention. Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/wGcUGq5xZIU