The city of Tempe has launched a new early cancer detection screening program for firefighters.
The program aims to catch cancer in its infancy. All firefighters will receive an initial cancer screening, a dermatological screening and a full body exam.
After several cancer diagnoses within the Tempe Fire Department, and a member of the department passing away from cancer last year, Tempe fire sought out a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The city of Tempe will also be providing funding.
Tempe Fire Medical Rescue hopes that cancer screening will become the norm, similar to firefighter annual physicals.