Tucson Firefighters have a new way to protect themselves while on the job. TFD says research shows firefighters have a high risk of developing cancer.
Recently, crews started using special high pressure, low volume sprayers and soap to wash themselves off as soon as they leave a fire.
This is part of a bigger effort to reduce the crews' exposure to carcinogens. They're currently testing different strategies.
The department is part of a three-year study with FEMA to take a closure look at cancer rates among firefighters to prevent and help with early diagnosis.
