Minneapolis fireman’s legacy lives on

MINNEAPOLIS – After more than 14 months of battling pancreatic cancer, veteran, firefighter, husband and father, Chuck Brynteson, passed away in April. There is, however, a way to keep his legacy alive.

The 48-year-old retired Air Force Master Sergeant served as a Minneapolis Firefighter for more than 20 years.

“Chuck had such a drive to be a firefighter,” said his wife, Tiffany Brynteson. “It was really hard to see him struggle when he was always there to help other people. He’s always been a strong person, very healthy, he was never ever sick before he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.”

His story is one of many across the country. Firefighters are dying not from fires, but from cancer due to chemical exposure at fire scenes.

“We have to take it very seriously,” said John Fruetel, Minneapolis Fire Chief.

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He says protocols to keep his firefighters safe include masks on until crews are outside and washed down and other protective gear is machine washed.

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