GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With cancer continuing to be a growing issue for firefighters across the county, those in Greensboro are using a tool to help prevent it.

• A new shower on fire engines will help limit crews' exposure to cancer causing elements.
• The shower allows crews to clean off contaminated equipment while still on the scene.

The Professional Firefighters of Greensboro and Greensboro FD are using a new shower on fire engines to help limit crews' exposure to cancer causing elements.

The shower allows crews to clean off contaminated equipment while still on the scene.

According to a Facebook post, the shower was created by the Firefighters of Greensboro's cancer committee.