South Georgia first responders have a reduced chance of getting cancer now. And it’s thanks to new equipment and thousands of dollars from Firehouse Subs.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety foundation donated lots of equipment including extrication tools and breathing apparatuses, and more than $122,000 dollars on Wednesday.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health said firefighters have a nine-percent increase in cancer diagnoses and a 14 percent increase in cancer related deaths compared to the rest of the population.
Moultrie, Americus, Fitzgerald, Hahira, Randolph County Fire EMA & Rescue and Terrell County firefighters were the recipients.
Firefighters said their old equipment was becoming obsolete and they’ve already put the new gear to good use.