They're overweight, out of shape and supposed to be able to save your life or protect you.
7 Investigator Simon Shaykhet is uncovering the alarming reasons why many first responders across Metro Detroit have become so unhealthy.
He's looking at the reasons you could be in harm's way because of it and what some agencies are doing to trim down.
See the special report Wednesday on 7 Action News at 11pm.