Austin Fire provides update on firefighter cancer prevention efforts

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Running into a burning building is one of the most dangerous things a person can do. Yet, firefighters do it every day to help save lives and property.But there's a silent danger firefighters face after putting out those fires - cancer. The World Health Organization classified firefighting as a carcinogenic profession, because of the exposure to cancer causing chemicals.
On Monday, the Austin Fire Department and Austin Public Safety Wellness Center provided an update on firefigh