WHAT’S AT STAKE

Firefighting is a hazardous job. Whether your firefighters volunteer a few hours a week, work per diem shifts, respond "on call" when their pager activates or have chosen firefighting as a career in your community.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH FIRE FIGHTING

• While helping victims, there is possible exposure to contagious and infectious diseases including blood borne diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis B and C.
• Exposure to various combustion products. The toxicity of the smoke depends greatly on the fuel (the materials or chemicals being burnt), the heat of the fire, and how much oxygen is […]

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