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L.A. County supervisors declare January Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 10, unanimously proclaimed January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. The motion is aimed at supporting firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer. The proclamation is also meant to raise awareness of occupational cancer and early detection of cancer through screenings.

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CBS News

LA leaders declare January Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer caused by occupational hazards, such as toxins from smoke and soot, are the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths of firefighters, according to the motion.

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Spectrum News

LA County supervisors declare January Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

The motion is aimed at supporting firefighters who have been diagnosed with cancer

1 year ago·United States

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L.A. County supervisors declare January Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.

1 year ago·Philadelphia, United States

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WCBD

Firefighter cancer awareness month in the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) is spreading awareness about cancer in firemen and firewomen. In Charleston, local firefighter John Baker is helping educate people about the fact that firefighters are at a higher risk of developing cancer than the general public. "It's gut-wrenching. It really is. I've personally known people who have gotten cancer, beat cancer and died from cancer. It's a very unfor…

1 year ago·Charleston, United States

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LA Daily News

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in LA County

Cancer caused by occupational hazards, such as toxins from smoke and soot, are the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths of firefighters, according to the motion passed by LA County Board of Supervi…

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Santa Clarita Valley Signal

Supervisors proclaim January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

News release The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn dedicating January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in L.A. County. The motion was catalyzed by research that shows firefighters are more likely to be diagnosed with certain types of cancer than the general public. “Ensuring the health and well-being of our coun…

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