ESO has released findings focusing on on-scene decontamination procedures following firefighting related exposures, using data from one of the largest fire records management databases in the country. The findings are based on more than 2,509 firefighters involved in an incident with exposure to smoke or combustion byproducts between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
Read the entire story and see the video in Fire Engineeringposted on 10/11/2023
Lithium-ion battery-related incidents are the biggest topic in the fire service today. If you follow battery-related incidents in the news, it seems these batteries are causing fires in e-mobility devices, consumer electronics and electric vehicles every day across the country.
By Richard C. Beaulieu
For decades the fire service has accepted that injuries, illnesses, and death in the line of duty was just an occupational hazard of the most respected profession in our nation.
Ohio Firefighters build dryer that saves money, helps cancer fight;
Xenia firefighters are getting national attention for a new method of drying gear quickly without dipping deeply into public funds.
Exposure to chemical and biological contaminants on the fire ground is an increasing concern for long-term fire fighter health. Cancer and other diseases resulting from chronic exposures has become a leading concern for the fire service.
Bill moves to the Senate for consideration
09/15/2017
Congressional Fire Services Institute
WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, September 12th, the House approved by voice vote H.R. 931, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
PPE Update
with Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull
Sponsored by Globe
Firefighter PPE cleaning rules are changing
NFPA 1851 is being revised, and early proposals would make it more clear how fire departments should clean contaminated PPE
There has been an ongoing transition in the fire service toward coming to grips with the fact that dirty clothing is no longer acceptable.
They might be among the worst of the worst - snake oil salespeople trying to capitalize on the cancer epidemic among firefighters.
In recent months, I have been made aware of at least three companies/individuals making bogus claims. Every firefighter should be on alert for products and services that are being falsely touted to prevent or minimize the risk of cancer.
Finding scientific proof linking firefighting activities and certain cancers is a long, difficult process; while more research is needed, the data we have can guide prevention
June 22, 2016 firerescue1.com
Research Foundation Final Report on Contamination Control.pdf
