09/24/2026
We’re grateful that CGFD has received funding to expand cancer screening and early detection for our firefighters.
Cancer is a serious risk in our profession. A NIOSH study found that firefighters had a 14% higher rate of cancer deaths than the general U.S. population. Better access to screening is a meaningful step for our members and their families.
Thank you to our department and everyone who worked to secure this grant. Investing in firefighter health means investing in the people who serve Casa Grande every day.
CASA GRANDE — The Casa Grande Fire Department has been awarded more than $350,000 in federal funding to expand cancer screening and early detection for firefighters exposed to potentially hazardous