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VRFA outlines cancer‑prevention steps and mental‑health supports after line‑of‑duty cancer death
Summary
Chief Bridal Thompson discussed higher cancer rates among firefighters, described steps VRFA is taking (immediate skin washing, professional cleaning of bunker gear, peer support and mental‑health services), and referenced the line‑of‑duty death of Deputy Chief Bill Mack from cancer.
Firefighters face elevated cancer risk tied to combustion products from structure fires, Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Chief Bridal Thompson said, and VRFA is implementing prevention and wellness measures.
Thompson said modern fires produce hazardous smoke and particulates from plastics, mattresses and other carbon‑based…
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