Purpose
This is a collection of NIOSH resources for firefighters of all types, including fire service, wildland firefighters, and volunteer firefighters. It includes information and prevention tips for the leading causes of injury and illness.
General
NIOSH routinely publishes the results of its research and prevention activities through various communication channels such as the ones below.
Resources for emergency response and recovery workers and disaster site leaders.
A collection of FFFIPP Reports and Report Slides.
Helps determine if health hazards are present in the workplace and recommends ways address them.
Resources for specific groups
For resources on specific types of firefighting see Structural Firefighting and Wildland Firefighting.
CBRN hazards
Helps users recognize and control workplace chemical hazards.
NIOSH has established performance and design standards for respiratory protective devices (RPDs) to...
This framework provides recommendations for protecting emergency response and recovery workers.
Communication failures
NIOSH reports show that communication failures are a key contributing factor to firefighter deaths.
Training and info on how to use the portable radio emergency alert button during a Mayday situation.
Ensuring portable radio volume-power knobs can’t accidentally be turned down or off in a response.
Hearing loss
This guide helps employers and safety professionals protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss.
Heart Disease
Firefighters are at risk of death or injury during training activities. The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatal...
Heat and cold stress
Support for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Infographics
Rhabdomyolysis
Wallet Card to notify healthcare providers of structural fire fighters’ increased risk for rhabdomyo...
Wallet Card to notify healthcare providers of wildland fire fighters’ increased risk for rhabdomyoly...
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health