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Atlanta – Firefighters who battle wildfires from planes and helicopters need to adhere to strict safety guidelines, researchers urge in a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Emmitsburg, MD – The number of on-duty firefighter deaths and injuries has changed little over the past 40 years, prompted by a culture in which firefighters believe they are expected to sacrifice their own safety to save others, according to a new report from the U.S. Fire Administration and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Northbrook, IL – To help fire service members explore the hazards of residential attic and exterior fires, the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute has released a free online training program.
Emmitsburg, MD – More than half of fire-related firefighter injuries (58 percent) from 2010 to 2012 resulted in no lost work time, a recent report from the U.S. Fire Administration states.
Washington – Portable radios used by firefighters may fail when exposed to high temperatures, putting firefighters at risk, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Quincy, MA – More than 65,000 firefighters were injured in the line of duty in 2013, according to a report from the National Fire Protection Association.
To most people, YouTube might not seem like a hub for scientific research. But Vanderbilt University surgery instructor Steven A. Kahn realized that the website could serve an educational purpose – and perhaps even save some firefighters’ lives.
Fairfax, VA – Fire departments are being encouraged to suspend non-emergency activities and focus on safety and health training and education during International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week, which takes place June 15-21.
