VIDEO: Laura Baker's home is filled with memories of firefighting. It was the career she pursued alongside her wife, Jacki deHaro.
"I loved my work and I will give back and help others as much as I can, in whatever form that is. I love our community, but I am going to take care of myself. I know I need to, especially with my grief," said Baker.
DeHaro was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2018. She fought hard for two years. "She was a fighter. She was full of life. We decided we will live. We were going to live through this and be grateful for every day," said Baker.
Baker and deHaro worked together at the Tucson Fire Department. In recent years, the department has been at the center of research studies to learn about the link between firefighting and cancer.
"As a firefighter there are inherent risks that you take. As we sign up for the service, I think we're aware of that.