We simply can’t afford not to.”Ĭopyright 2023 13 News. “I want to make sure future generations of firefighters have access to the tools they need to maintain their good health. “I’ve no doubt an earlier diagnosis could have been the difference between life and death for Jacki,” said retired Assistant Chief Laura Baker, whose wife was a former Captain with the Tucson Fire Department who died of cancer. 05% false positive record, the Galleri test really offers hope to firefighters.” “Now we need to find ways to diagnose medical problems while they can still be treated. “Our understanding of the unseen dangers firefighters face as part of their jobs continues to grow,” said Michael McKendrick, a retired Tucson Fire Department Assistant Chief who now heads the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation. September 15-17, 2022 Casino Del Sol Resort & Sewailo Golf Course 5655 W. The Great Crush Festival is taking place at AZ Hops and Vines in Sonoita, with grape stomping, live music, food and wine.
Although they receive yearly physicals and chest x-rays every five years, all too often by the time their cancer is diagnosed, it’s too late.
Due to the carcinogenic nature of their work, firefighters are more likely to get cancer than the general population.
