Duluth Will be Providing Money to Better Protect Firefighters
The new gear will help better protect firefighters from carcinogens.
DULUTH, Minn.- Studies show cancer is the number one cause of death for firefighters. This is likely due in part to cancer-causing chemicals released into the air at fire scenes that then soak into their gear. The city of Duluth has announced it will now spend more money to protect firefighters by giving them all a second set of gear…