Imagine getting doused in water in the winter! Wichita firefighters have been hosing off policy meant to save lives. While firefighters risk their lives everyday to stop fires in our community, it’s cancer that is a big risk. Studies show they have a 9% higher chance of getting cancer. “All of our members are well aware of the dangerous things that we are exposed to and accept that risk, but with that being said there are things that we can do to help try to alleviate some of those things and this is certainly one of them,” said Battalion Chief Kelly Ross. Battalion Chief Kelly Ross is talking about the Wichita fire departments new decontamination station.
Source: KSN-TV
