SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Statewide Push to Add StormStick Systems to Firetrucks in Arizona

Episode Date: March 3, 2026

Send us a text and chime in!The 100 Club of Arizona is launching the 100 Club Firefighter Cancer Prevention Campaign, a statewide community fundraising effort to help protect firefighters from occupational cancer by raising funds to place a StormStick decontamination system on every firetruck in Arizona. Cancer is the leading line-of-duty threat to firefighter health, accounting for 66% of career firefighter line-of-duty deaths from 2002 to 2019, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters. In Arizona alone, the 100 Club provided direct support to more than 50 firefighters diagnosed with occupational cancer in 2025. Four Arizona firefighters lost their lives to occupational cancers last year,... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/statewide-push-to-add-stormstick-systems-to-firetrucks-in-arizona/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. The 100 Club of Arizona has launched a statewide firefighter cancer prevention campaign to place cancer reducing stormstick decontamination systems on every fire truck in Arizona. Cancer is the leading line of duty threat to firefighter health, accounting for 66% of line of duty deaths nationwide. In 2025 alone, the 100 Club provided direct support to more than 50 Arizona firefighters diagnosed with occupational cancer. The campaign aims to raise $700,000 to install 350 additional stormstick systems throughout the state, allowing firefighters to rinse off carcinogens immediately after a call, before returning to their station or next assignment. Would you be interested in covering how this

effort is working to protect firefighters across Arizona? A news release with more information follows and photos are attached for your use. Thank you for your consideration. Jessica 100 Club of Arizona launches statewide firefighter cancer prevention campaign Valley Toyota dealer's kickoff effort with $50,000 donation to protect firefighters across Arizona. The 100 Club of Arizona is launching the 100 Club Firefighter Cancer Prevention Campaign, a statewide community fundraising effort to help protect firefighters from occupational cancer by raising funds to place a storm stick decontamination system on every fire truck in Arizona. Cancer is the leading line of duty threat to firefighter health, accounting for 66% of

career firefighter line of duty deaths from 2002 to 2019, according to the International Association of Firefighters. In Arizona alone, the 100 Club provided direct support to more than 50 firefighters diagnosed with occupational cancer in 2025. Four Arizona firefighters lost their lives to occupational cancers last year, and one firefighter has already died in 26. Firefighters can do everything right and still face serious health consequences simply because of the job they do, said Melissa Kovalski, CEO of the 100 Club of Arizona. This campaign is about giving firefighters a practical tool that helps protect them in the moments right after a call, when exposure is highest. Stormstick systems attach directly to fire trucks and allow firefighters

to quickly rinse off dangerous carcinogens immediately after a fire, reducing exposure before turnout gear is removed. The systems are designed to be used on scene, adding a critical layer of prevention in an environment where exposure risks are constant. To date, 150 storm stick systems have been installed on fire trucks across Arizona. An additional 350 systems are needed to equip every fire truck statewide. The total cost of the effort is $700,000. Valley, Toyota dealers kicked off the campaign with a $50,000 donation on Thursday February 12, funding 30 storm stick systems for fire departments across Maricopa County. For more than 20 years, Valley Toyota dealers has partnered with organizations working to make the Valley safer and stronger, said

Kamal Karef, president of the Valley Toyota Dealers Association. Supporting firefighter cancer prevention is a meaningful way to invest in the people who serve and protect our community and help safeguard their long-term health. Fire leaders say prevention tools like stormstick systems can make a real difference on the ground. Firefighters don't get to choose what we're exposed to on a call, said Captain Sasha Weller of the Scottsdale Fire Department. Having decontamination systems don't. directly on our engines gives crews a practical step they can take immediately to protect themselves before heading back to the station or onto the next call. The 100 Club of Arizona is calling on businesses and community members statewide to support the campaign and help ensure every

Arizona firefighter has access to this critical prevention tool. In addition to safety equipment, the 100 Club of Arizona provides financial assistance and wellness support to first responders in their families across the state. For more information, or to donate, go to 100 club.org. About 100 Club of Arizona, the 100 Club of Arizona is a 501C, 3, philanthropic group that supports more than 50,000 firefighters, public safety officers, first responders and their families throughout the state of Arizona. Benefits and support are also extended to officers and firefighters who are called to active military duty while still employed by a qualified public safety agency. Since being incorporated in 1968, 100 Club of Arizona has distributed more than $27 million to benefit

Arizona firefighters, police officers, first responders, and their families. Learn more at 100Club.org. About Valley Toyota dealers founded in 1989, Valley Toyota dealer's work goes beyond vehicles. With 10 locally owned dealerships across the valley, they help drivers find the right Toyota while investing in the nonprofits, events, and initiatives that strengthen the community, delivering trusted service and lasting impact for the valley today and in the future. dealerships include Auto Nation Toyota Tempe, Avondale, Bell Road, Big 2, Camelback, Earnhardt, Larry H. Miller, Wright, Riverview and Toyota of surprise. For more information visit, join Usangiving.com.