Dispatch reporter Mike Wagner talks with volunteer firefighters in the Northwestern Ohio city of Kalida about the changes their small department made after learning of the cancer risk associated with fighting fires.

Dispatch reporter Mike Wagner talks with volunteer firefighters in the Northwestern Ohio city of Kalida about the changes their small department made after learning of the cancer risk associated with fighting fires.

Unmasked brings forward the toll cancer has taken among firefighters. It is killing them in the line of duty at rate higher than any other cause. Some are fighting back and trying to raise awareness while others are still trying to pick up the pieces. These are their stories.

Unmasked | Firefighters and cancer

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From the Newsroom: The Columbus Dispatch - News and Interviews from Columbus, OH

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Kalida Fire Department makes small changes to combat cancer risk

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird to discuss Columbus City Council president Shannon Hardin and the profile piece we reported on him.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird to discuss Columbus City Council president Shannon Hardin and the profile piece we reported on him.

From the editor: Shannon Hardin takes the gloves off, pushes back at status quo

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Emma Wozniak to discuss the Short North’s history, how it’s evolved, and what developers see for its future.

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Emma Wozniak to discuss the Short North&rsquo;s history, how it&rsquo;s evolved, and what developers see for its future.

From the editor: Does the Short North's reputation differ from reality?

Dispatch digital director Eleanor Kennedy speaks with court reporter Bethany Bruner on what we know regarding the murder investigation of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

Dispatch digital director Eleanor Kennedy speaks with court reporter Bethany Bruner on what we know regarding the murder investigation of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

Tepe murders: An update on the Columbus homicide, suspect Michael McKee 

Kalida Fire Department makes small changes to combat cancer risk

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