“What I’ve learned in 33 years as a firefighter is that you tend to develop a sense of invincibility. I’m here to caution you on that. The toxins and carcinogens produced by fire don’t care about your sense of invincibility.”— Retired Boston Fire Commissioner/Chief, Joseph E. Finn Reducing your cancer risk as a firefighter requires following protocols, minimizing exposure, and receiving annual comprehensive physicals and screening scans to help detect cancer early. Awareness leads to action, and

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📍Grand Prairie is home to 10 fire stations proudly serving our community—with Station 11 on the way! Want to learn more about your nearest station, its history, and the apparatus it houses? Tap the link in our bio to explore the Fire Stations page. *In part 1 of this 2 part series: Stations 10, 9, 7, 6, and 5. | Grand Prairie Fire Department