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The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are proud to release this important report focused on providing actions… View Article
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Fighting fires is a dirty job, and it’s dangerous too.
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Reading smoke is one thing – breathing it is completely different. Firefighters need to understand that todays fire smoke is more dangerous then ever.
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In late April 2013, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) invited a small group of experts to Indianapolis to develop a white paper on cancer in the fire service.
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Firefighter exposures during overhaul have the potential to cause changes in spirometric measurements and lung permeability, and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn during overhaul to prevent lung injury
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A firefighters’ union launched a health and safety committee to tackle issues such as cancer and other health concerns firefighters face on the job
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In support of this project, a two day workshop was held on 19 -20 July 2017 in Columbus Ohio to address this topic. The results of that specific effort are… View Article
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Research continues to show a relationship between firefighting and medical issues making health and wellness a priority for the U.S. Fire Service. Annual physicals are critically important in keeping our… View Article
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NFPA 1971: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
NFPA 1971 protects fire fighting personnel by establishing minimum levels of protection from thermal, physical, environmental, and bloodborne pathogen hazards encountered during structural and proximity fire fighting operations.