In keeping with Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia’s request that City Employees wear pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Day, October 17, 2007, members of the Des Plaines Fire Department displayed pink t-shirts. (pictured above left to right) Firefighter Paramedic Mike Kirchhoff, Firefighter Paramedic Mike Mueller, Firefighter Engineer Jim Kedroski, Firefighter Paramedic Gary Despaltro, Firefighter Paramedic Tim Lynch, Fire Lieutenant Bob Ward, Firefigher Paramedic James Utinans, Battalion Commander Tom Barrett, Firefighter Paramedic Brian Kinnare, Firefighter Paramedic Mike King, Firefighter Engineer Ken Gaborek, and Acting Fire Chief Art Zern pose for a photograph in front of an engine wearing pink t-shirts. Des Plaines Community Health Nurse Madeline May reminds the public that the American Cancer Society suggests that women over the age of 40 should have a yearly mammogram (x-ray of the breasts). To find a free or low cost mammogram, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.