Join us Saturday, March 27 for a virtual “night out” in support of two great causes! O’Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach will host an exciting evening of general trivia, raffles and more, all from the comfort of your couch.
Read More48-years-old, living a healthy lifestyle and exercising regularly. This doesn’t sound like a heart attack victim. But unfortunately in the fire service it often is, as OFPD Captain Gary McCutchen learned firsthand. Ongoing shift work, disrupted sleep, heat stress, and fluid loss can all lead to ongoing cardiovascular problems for firefighters. These preexisting heart…
Read MoreCancer. It is a word that strikes fear the moment it is heard, and O’Fallon Fire Protection District retired Battalion Chief Mark Stenger has heard it from doctors countless times since 2012. During every shift, firefighters are exposed to cancer-causing materials while assisting with car accidents, fighting fires and performing rescue operations. This ongoing exposure…
Read MoreAllison Adams wanted to be a firefighter since she was a little girl.
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