CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, firefighters are 14% more likely to die from cancer than the average person.
Channel 9 anchor Brittney Johnson has been following the push to give firefighters more protection against this deadly threat.
She recently met with Charlotte firefighter Justin Barringer, who is a cancer survivor. The father of four was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
While undergoing six months of chemotherapy, Barringer moved into a role created for him on the health and safety committee.
>> In the video at the top of this page, Barringer shares his story of survival, and the push for lawmakers to do more to help reduce cancer risk for firefighters.
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