A firefighter with terminal cancer is fighting to ensure colleagues receive potentially life-saving health screenings. Martin Green was given the devastating news that he has incurable prostate cancer after 30 years’ service with the London Fire Brigade, the Mirror reports.
The 63-year-old, who has been given just one year to live, said the disease was caused by the career he dedicated his life to. But added: “You don’t expect to pay the ultimate price.”
Martin, who was diagnosed in 2018, said the worst part was having to tell his then-12-year-old girl, Tabby. The retired dad-of-three, who is currently receiving palliative care, is now calling on the UK Government to pay out compensation to firefighters who are seriously ill.
