More must be done to protect the health of our hometown heroes | News, Sports, Jobs
Marc Klaith As the former Marshall Fire Chief, I’ve witnessed firsthand the escalating crisis in the Minnesota fire service — one that is costing firefighters their lives. The high incidence of illness — particularly cardiac, cancer and mental health challenges — is alarming and requires an immediate response. In January 2020, Howard Lake Fire Chief Daryl “Taddy” Drusch died of a heart attack just hours after responding to an emergency call. Fridley Fire Chief Mike Spencer also died from a cardiac line of duty-death in September 2020. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer o...
Source: marshallindependent.com
