there’s a silent threat many don’t see—cancer. 75% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths are caused by cancer, and they face a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer compared to the general population. In this powerful episode of the SafetyChick Rules Podcast, we sit down with Joe Schumacher, firefighter and COO of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, to discuss the alarming realities of occupational exposure and what can be done to protect those who protect us. Joe shares his personal experience battling cancer twice during his 30-year career and how his organization is fighting for awareness, prevention, and support for firefighters nationwide.