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Heart disease increases on-the-job danger for firefighters

November 4, 2019

Heart attacks killed 33 of the 82 firefighters who died while on duty in the U.S. last year, according to a report from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). “Firefighter Fatalities in the United States” is compiled annually by the USFA to identify and analyze all on-duty firefighter fatalities to increase understanding of their causes and how they can be prevented.

Maui PD may have violated respiratory protection policy

August 13, 2019

KITV4 received an anonymous tip, an official letter from the state of Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health to MPD, alerting MPD of a reported safety hazard. The letter states that MPD is allegedly in violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's respiratory protection program policy.

“Secret City” Fire Officer Conference

at the 5th annual Safety Fest TN

August 31, 2016

Once again this year, the “Secret City” Fire Officer Conference and Safety Fest TN are bringing free safety and health training to the community, to include a conference for “those who rush in when we run out.” The “Secret City” Fire Officer Conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday during the Safety Fest TN week, September 12th – 16th at New Hope Center in Oak Ridge, TN.

CSB wants changes in emergency response guidebook

October 14, 2014

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is recommending changes to the widely-used Emergency Response Guidebook published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for emergency responders to use when confronting chemical fires, explosions and releases of hazardous materials.

A NIOSH Science Blog post:

Emergency Preparedness Month

Michelle R. Martin MS

September 12, 2014

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. To mark this event, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the new NIOSH Emergency Preparedness and Response Directory web page.

NFPA reports sharp increase in 2013 US firefighter fatalities

Arizona wildfire, Texas fertilizer plant fire killed 28

June 16, 2014

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported a total of 97 on-duty firefighter deaths in 2013, reflecting a sharp increase over the past few years. According to NFPA’s 2013 U.S. Firefighter Fatalities report, last year’s increase is largely attributed to the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona and the West, Texas fertilizer fire that together claimed the lives of 28 firefighters.

What's black and white and one of the first things an OSHA officer will look for during an inspection? The answer is … your written safety and health plans!