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Stay current with NIOSH developments that shape firefighter safety and health. This hub delivers breaking coverage of Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program findings, National Firefighter Registry for Cancer updates, PPE performance studies, federal funding moves and legislative actions affecting NIOSH operations. Articles combine timely reporting with expert analysis to help chiefs, training officers and frontline firefighters turn research into decisions on policy, training and equipment. Fresh content is posted whenever investigations resume or programs shift, giving you a complete view of NIOSH’s mission to keep crews safer on every call.
HHS confirmed it is reversing terminations that drew backlash from labor groups, firefighters, miners and other industries
The downloadable graphic shows the proper step-by-step doffing process aimed at protecting firefighters from harmful contaminants trapped in their gear
NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
A NIOSH investigation details how deteriorated conditions, fire below and strategy gaps led to four serious firefighter injuries
The Secretary of Health and Human Services restores hiring for the World Trade Center Health Program, easing shortages that have delayed care and claims for thousands of responders and survivors
The coverage explored how national policy shifts affect firefighter safety, funding and operational readiness
Detailing the tragedy from the initial response to the final investigation
Smyrna Fire Department’s recognition highlights simple, low-cost habits, from gear cleaning to post-fire showers, that help reduce exposure and protect long-term health
Stay current on NIOSH program layoffs, the status of the National Fire Academy and changes to FEMA
Federal investigators say the officer had recently returned to duty after a stroke and heart failure diagnosis, highlighting gaps in return-to-work medical clearance
The report urges departments to match tactics to conditions, identify isolation points, reinforce survival training and strengthen command, communication and risk management on the fireground
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
Nine McKinney firefighters were injured, including two seriously, during search operations at a 2025 McMansion fire, underscoring air management, size-up and interior coordination
Collapse during RIT operations highlights the need for improved pre-incident planning and collapse zone awareness at vacant structures
An Overhaul Inventory Card can serve as a reminder to check for Li-ion battery-powered devices in a residential structure during overhaul
Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
Fire-focused federal programs face closures, furloughs and funding gaps as essential disaster response continues
An OMB memo directs departments to plan “reductions in force” for lapsed-funded programs, going beyond past furloughs by eliminating positions
The national database aims to close the gap in firefighter cancer research
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
Monarez was fired less than a month after refusing to back “unscientific, reckless directives,” as four other senior CDC leaders resigned in protest
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
Two recent NIOSH reports show how video tools can inform both learning assessments and post-incident investigations
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
Dr. Kenny Fent, NFR team lead, details this massive project to better understand occupational cancer among firefighters
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