VDFP Podcast

Virginia Department of Fire Programs

Two Wives, One Fight: Funding Specialized Cancer Screenings for Career Firefighters

SEP 30, 202633 MIN

Description

This episode of the VDFP Podcast spotlights Virginia's new cancer screening grant for career firefighters and shares the moving stories of Sara Chiaverotti and Michelle Gallina, whose husbands lost their lives to occupational cancer. We also hear from Chief Ken Brown about key moments in VDFP history. Join us for practical updates and powerful insights into firefighter health and safety. 00:00 Episode Intro 01:08 Agency Update 02:44 Cancer Detection Initiative 06:39 Spotlight: Occupational Cancer - Family Stories 27:43 Firehouse Archives: Chief Ken Brown 32:44 Episode Close Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Follow VDFP on social media: Facebook Instagram X/Twitter LinkedIn Questions? Ideas for future episodes? Contact [email protected] Learn more: www.vdfp.virginia.gov