Ohio awards $1.1 million to help protect firefighters' health

More than 100 Ohio fire departments will share $1.1 million in grants intended to help protect firefighters from carcinogens and other health hazards encountered in their work.The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation said Wednesday that it has awarded the money under the bureau's Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant Program.The funds will help departments buy safety gear, exhaust systems and specialized washing machines. The machines are used to help clean off harmful residue tha