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Study shows chemical exposure is higher while on-duty, and increased with the number of fires fought
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4 residents were also injured and about 100 were displaced as the fire spread throughout the entire complex
Officials said a bottle of potassium cyanide was found at the scene of a suspected suicide where first responders began feeling unwell
Investigators believe at least six fires have been set deliberately in Shelby this month, including one at the home of Fire Chief William Hunt
More than 160 firefighters battled the massive blaze affecting multiple structures
Research reveals the impact of commonly used station colors on firefighter mental health and stress
Researchers used first-person accounts from responders to inform recommendations for firefighter safety at ESS sites
One study led by Stony Brook University researchers found that the brain “age” of some World Trade Center responders is 10 years older on average than the general population
Officials said some of the residents tried to put out the fire themselves before calling for help
Crews practiced social distancing, worked in smaller pods and held virtual briefings to help keep members safe
The five Yarmouth firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and lacerations
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Following a difficult year, firefighters must continue to focus on helping our fellow members cope
Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours as it quickly spread between floors and to neighboring structures
Houston Firefighter Josue Rios, who works two jobs and survived COVID-19, discussed the challenges of working through the pandemic with ‘TODAY’ host Hoda Kotb
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
The Prince George’s County Fire Department is conducting a safety investigation and a mechanical evaluation of the engine after the incident
Firefighters rescued several people who were trapped during the blaze at the seven-story apartment building
An assistant chief said firefighters were unaware that the building might be compromised by renovations until the firefighter fell through the floor
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
The state Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited the Memphis Fire Department for reportedly failing to provide COVID-19 training, conduct daily health checks and ensure employees wore masks
The “heavy fire” caused the roof of the two-story garage to collapse
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