Firefighters are wearing pink

Local firefighters are joining those across the country who are proudly wearing pink this month, in an effort to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer.

“Firefighters are motivated to get involved for many reasons, and often it’s because they have been personally affected by the disease,” said Kevin Bergstrom, president of IAFF Local 2444. “We are supporting breast cancer awareness and prevention by encouraging others to give so that no breast cancer patient goes without life-saving treatments or having hope for a cure.”