“Firefighting has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization—the same category as tobacco smoking."
For recently retired Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry, that isn't just a statistic, it was the reality firefighters faced every day.
In this conversation, she shares the devastating toll occupational cancer continues to take on Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and why this issue deserves more attention.
WATCH: Former Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry on Why Firefighting Is the Deadliest Job
Inside the occupational cancer crisis facing firefighters in Vancouver and across Canada.
Wow, this really puts the risks firefighters face into perspective. Such an important issue.
It’s concerning to see how serious the long-term health risks of firefighting can be. The people taking these risks to protect communities deserve continued attention and support.