One Mount Laurel Fire Department (MLFD) firefighter suited up on his down time for a great cause last weekend.
Firefighter Matt Schwartz represented the MLFD on April 6 for the American Lung Association’s “Fight For Air Climb” fundraiser in Philadelphia.
Fight For Air Climbs take place throughout the United States and involve individuals, teams and first responders climbing stairs to raise money to fund lung health research, education and advocacy.
The impact of lung disease on firefighters hits close to home, as in the line of duty they may experience occupational exposure to gases, chemicals, particulate and other substances with potentially damaging short- and long-term effects on the respiratory system.