The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations to reduce workplace exposures, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. NIOSH has a long history of working with the fire service and is committed to firefighter health and safety. NIOSH Corner contains newly released NIOSH research reports, resources, and program updates for the fire service.
Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) Report
FFFIPP conducts independent investigations of firefighter line-of-duty deaths and recommends ways to prevent deaths and injuries. Investigation reports are available here.
National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer
The NFR for Cancer is the largest existing effort to understand and reduce cancer risk among firefighters. All firefighters are encouraged to join active or retired, career or volunteer, and those with or without cancer. The more who sign up, the more we can learn about the relationship between exposures related to firefighting and cancer risk.
Challenges and Tactics for Fighting Row House Fires
FFFIPP investigations include at least 10 incidents involving row houses that have resulted in 14 firefighter fatalities and 32 firefighter injuries. Review our the resources below for tactics that firefighters should follow when fighting row house fires.
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