ORLANDO, Fla. (ClickOrlando.com) – Orlando Fire Rescue firefighters are getting a new look in an effort to prevent a deadly disease.
The firefighters were measured Friday at Station 1 in downtown Orlando for their new bunker gear. The uniform, known as “turnout gear,” is designed to protect them from carcinogens while they battle fires or are in hazmat situations.
“You look at the national average, statistic-wise, and between 14 and 19 percent of firefighters die from cancer, so it is a silent killer,” Chief Roderick Williams said.
FDIC 2019:
Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Reduction
Preventing Cancer in the Fire Service
Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service: Train the Trainer
