Station 1902

from Provident with Chief Ed Mann

Fire Service Cancer Survivor: Interview with Chief Mario Trevino

Did you know that in comparison to the general U.S. population, firefighters are 9% more likely to receive a cancer diagnoses and 14% more likely to die from the disease? In this Station 1902 episode, Chief Ed Mann, Provident's Director of Training & Education, sits down with Chief Mario Trevino to talk about firefighters and their risk of cancer. Hear Chief Trevino's moving personal story about his journey from cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery. They'll discuss actions and share takeaways you and your department can use to help reduce the risk of occupational cancer.

Did you know that in comparison to the general U.S. population, firefighters are 9% more likely to receive a cancer diagnoses and 14% more likely to die from the disease? In this Station 1902 episode, Chief Ed Mann, Provident's Director of Training & Education, sits down with Chief Mario Trevino to talk about firefighters and their risk of cancer. Hear Chief Trevino's moving personal story about his journey from cancer diagnosis, through treatment and recovery. They'll discuss actions and share takeaways you and your department can use to help reduce the risk of occupational cancer.

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Links mentioned in episode:
Lavender Ribbon Report
www.firstrespondercenter.org
www.firefightercancersupport.org 
www.iafc.org 
www.nvfc.org