Over the years the incidence of cancer among firefighters has been shown to be far higher than that of the general populace, and the studies and proof of same can be found the world over. The following are taken from…
NFPA issues safety bulletin on firefighter protective hoods
It is well-documented that firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is exposed to a wide range of toxins, pathogens and other hazardous substances. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and…