The Carlsbad Fire Department Foundation is continually assisting the Carlsbad Fire Department through supplemental funding, education, community outreach, and scholarships. Firefighters are regularly exposed to toxins and carcinogens throughout their career. A staggering 68% of Firefighters will be diagnosed with cancer. These detox chambers allow firefighters to excrete toxic chemicals from their bodies through the use of medical-grade infrared heating technology while performing mild exercise on a stationary bicycle within the chamber. The Foundation purchased a total of three detox chamber units for the Carlsbad Fire Department in 2018.