VIDEO: Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Besides the inherent risks they face while battling fires, they are also highly susceptible to various types of cancer.
A local organization has taken up the mission to save their lives through a new testing approach.
Over 400 local firefighters are undergoing cancer screening using a single test. This testing initiative holds significant importance for firefighters, as they have a 9% higher risk of developing cancer compared to employees in other industries.
Operations Chief for Golder ranch fire district Scott Robb said "I've had a lot of cancer in my family, on top of that a lot of cancer at our fire district our fire chief is undergoing some treatment".
For the first time, firefighters have access to a one-stop shop at the Rescue Me Wellness Clinic in Midtown, where they can undergo blood tests for 51 types of cancer.