Pittsfield Firefighters Association

Submitted by: Lt Nicholas Abell- Past President- Pittsfield Firefighters Association
Resolution

WHEREAS: Cancer affects millions of people all over the world, and the fact that there is a proven correlation between firefighting and cancer, confirms both the need to eradicate the terrible disease and, until a cure is found, help alleviate the suffering of its victims, and

WHEREAS: The American Cancer Society expects about 1,437,180 new cancers to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. About 565,650 Americans are expected to die of cancer, more than 1,500 people a day; and

WHEREAS: Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases of them all, we need to come together to fight it; that means more of us who haven’t been affected, need to step up and lead the way. Firefighters speaking on behalf of our women, wearing their color (pink), standing in front, showing that they care just by wearing pink; and

WHEREAS: Firefighters normally wear blue shirts 365 days a year, for three days we can wear pink, and give an image of hope and courage to those who worry about being alone in their battle for life.

Therefore be it resolved that: The Pittsfield Firefighters Association recognizes, supports, and encourages their members to participate in;” Cares Enough to Wear Pink” campaign in honor of our women who battle cancer. On October 25th, 26th, 27th, we would like all firefighters to wear pink shirts to show their support for those battling cancer.

Association Action: Approved 9/14/2009

Deputy Chief Leonard Deane II, President Pittsfield Firefighters Association

Pittsfield Firefighters Association, the first Fire Department in New Hampshire to recognize the need for Breast Cancer Awareness. Members have vowed to wear pink Pittsfield Fire Rescue shirts during the Month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.