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East Bay Firefighters Shave Mustaches For Cancer Awareness

In the 1800s, firefighters actually believed having a thick mustache made their job safer.

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LIVERMORE (KPIX) — Alameda County firefighters were treated to a free shave as part of a fundraising event with a deadly-serious purpose.

In the 1800s, firefighters actually believed having a thick mustache made their job safer.

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