Naugatuck Firefighters Participate in Movember

Twelve Naugatuck firefighters participated in “Movember”, a global campaign that raises funds and awareness for men’s health, Paul Singley reports for the Republican-American.

The Naugatuck Firefighters Union Local 1219 organized the event, which raised $400 for the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center in Waterbury.

According to the paper, the fire department has supported other causes and held fundraisers throughout the years.

Read the full Paul Singley story at the Republican-American.

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