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Nashville Finds Mold in Nearly All Fire Stations

Nashville firefighters union President Gary Moore told Channel 4 News there is very little firefighters can do to protect themselves from mold found in all but four Nashville fire stations.

From WSMV-TV: Nashville firefighters union President Gary Moore told Channel 4 News there is very little firefighters can do to protect themselves from mold found in all but four Nashville fire stations.

Moore, president of the International Association Of Firefighters Local 140, decided to test all 37 fire stations with home test kits after a firefighter at Station No. 24 was diagnosed by his doctor with respiratory problems related to mold.

The results were handed over to Nashville Fire Chief Stephen Halford. He ordered a mold assessment at all fire stations at a cost of $44,000. Department public information officer Kim Lawson said the department's first concern is the safety of its employees. Read the entire article here.

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