The Decon Project

🎙️ Episode 83 — Get ’N Your Business Podcast

In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Allison Shores sits down with Pat Long—firefighter, paramedic, and founder of The Decon Project—to share a powerful story of faith, cancer survival, and purpose.

Pat opens up about being in peak physical health when a small bump led to a shocking diagnosis of aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Despite minimal symptoms, he battled cancer with the support of his family, faith, and the firefighter brotherhood.

That experience inspired The Decon Project, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing firefighter cancer risk through prevention, decontamination, and early detection. The conversation highlights the hidden dangers of toxic exposure in modern firefighting and the urgent need to set a new health and safety standard for fire departments.

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Chapters

00:00– A Shocking Diagnosis Despite Peak Health

02:32– Pat’s Journey Into the Fire Service

06:17– The “Bump” That Changed Everything

11:13– From Slow-Growing to Aggressive Cancer

14:05– Brotherhood, Faith, and Community Support

17:40– What “Decon” Really Means for Firefighters

19:32– Cancer Risks & Toxic Exposure on the Job

20:34– Saunas, Detox, and Preventative Tools 22:48– Sleep, Hydration, and Shift-Work Risks 24:02– On-Scene Decon Wipes & Immediate Protection

26:21– Early Detection: Ultrasound & Heart Scans

28:25– Building a New Standard for Firefighter Health

34:41– The Cost of Cancer vs. Prevention 37:53– How You Can Support The Decon Project 41:36– Starting Local, Saving Lives 43:40– Final Thoughts & Call to Action