Fire Chief Jason Caughey addresses the fire service community about the importance of taking cancer prevention seriously. He questions whether current practices align with the urgency of combating cancer, which is now presumptive in many states. Caughey highlights problematic behaviors, such as bringing turnout gear into schools, placing weight rooms in engine bays, and promoting cigar smoking, which contradict cancer safety measures. He emphasizes the need for consistent and thorough preventative actions like wearing SCBA during cleanups, using body isolation gear, and maintaining clean turnout gear.
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