Musculoskeletal injuries have long been recognized as “part of the job.” Training on proper lifting techniques is typically delivered during the hiring process. With regards to heart disease the only standards specific to the fire…
Cardiovascular disease is strongly correlated with stressful work environments, as well as other high-risk behaviors such as smoking and obesity. Soteriades et al studied cardiovascular disease specific to the firefighting industry and determined that other…
The repeated and prolonged exposure to toxins after the fire has been put out is proven to cause long term chronic illnesses, specifically cancer. Physical demands cause musculoskeletal injuries.
Firefighters run into burning buildings. Many people think this is the reason that their jobs are considered hazardous. But that’s not actually the only hazard they face, and on-the-job accidents are not the number one…
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