Cancer claims more firefighters than any other job-related cause, raising urgent questions about support for them and their families after service ends.
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Cancer claims more firefighters than any other job-related cause, raising urgent questions about support for them and their families after service ends.
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Firefighter Sheryl Rodgers recalls her experiences on the job and the toll it took on her health. Behind the Smoke focuses on the challenges firefighters and their families face as they age. The film discusses the lack of support from firefighter associations and government resources when they develop cancer. It captures the voices of firefighters like Nathan Evans and Patrick Kendrick, who ask, "I was called to save lives, who is called to save mine?" The documentary runs for 100 minutes and was directed by Jacob Whitley.
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Why Watch
- Meet Sheryl Rodgers and hear her story.
- Find out why cancer affects more firefighters than any other cause.
- See how families cope after firefighters retire.
Did You Know
- Cancer is the leading cause of death for firefighters, surpassing all other job hazards.
- The film features voices from multiple firefighters, including Sheryl Rodgers and Nathan Evans.
- The documentary has a runtime of 100 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Behind the Smoke?
Jacob Whitley directed the documentary Behind the Smoke.
What is the runtime of the documentary Behind the Smoke?
The runtime of Behind the Smoke is 100 minutes.
What major health issue do firefighters face according to Behind the Smoke?
According to Behind the Smoke, cancer takes more firefighters than anything else on the job.
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