Miami Dade Fire Rescue: Cancer in the Fire Service

(Miami Dade Fire Rescue)

Miami Dade Fire Rescue – Research has demonstrated that cancer diagnosis for firefighters is statistically higher than the general population. This cancer epidemic impacts firefighters of all ages and ranks. Cancer has affected many Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) firefighters and their families. 

This is the first in a series of videos from MDFR about the cancer issue in our department and what we are doing to protect our personnel.

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