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Morgan Hill, CA
CAL FIRE is California’s Fire Department and the 2nd largest fire department in the United States. The goal of the CAL FIRE Firefighters is to raise funds throughout the year by hosting many events up and down California while also encouraging healthy activity in a family friendly environment. This also allows us to address the importance of cancer awareness that can help Fire Department members everywhere who are diagnosed with cancer and help bring awareness about what we can do to keep cancer out of the workplace and environments that Firefighters are exposed to every day.
Researchers have found that compared to non-firefighters, firefighters are twice as likely of developing testicular cancer, 50% higher risk for myeloma & non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and 28% higher risk for developing prostate cancer. From the carcinogens they breathe putting out a fire, to the exhaust fumes they inhale when in the engine bays, these daily occurrences cause an increased risk of developing cancer among firefighters. Cancer is becoming a leading cause of death among firefighters!
Please help us fight and prevent cancer in The Fire Service!
