In this video, members of the Des Moines (IA) Fire Department share their personal insights into the heightened risks firefighters face, particularly the increased likelihood of cancer due to exposure to hazardous substances on the job. The firefighters discuss their decision to sign-up for the National Firefighter Registry on Cancer, a crucial initiative aimed at tracking and studying the long-term health impacts of firefighting.
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