Key Biscayne Fire Rescue Firefighter Paramedics have a unique uniform to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and Movember in November. The breast cancer pink ribbon and Movember mustache show support for these initiatives.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, represented by the pink ribbon, raises awareness for breast cancer that can occur in both men and women. Movember, represented by a mustache and the growing of mustaches, raises awareness for testicular cancer and mental health.
Nationally, Firefighters face a higher risk of getting cancer and a higher risk of dying than the general U.S. populations. Key Biscayne Fire Rescue takes prevention practices seriously when it comes to their health and safety to prevent cancer exposure as well as mental health challenges.
Today’s fires produce toxins and expose firefighters to dangerous cancer-causing products. The department takes the prevention practices seriously by cleaning protective equipment, finding ways to reduce exposure, and using proper ventilation of diesel exhaust in the fire station. In addition, the department does annual cancer screenings to detect cancer early and is working to improve outcomes with cancer.
Key Biscayne Fire Rescue has our own cancer survivors. We want to continue to send lifesaving messages about cancer prevention and early detection that can mean the difference between life and death.
Support your Key Biscayne Firefighters staying healthy by wearing pink, growing a mustache, or posting a picture on social media using #KBFR.
