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While it’s no secret that firefighters are at increased risk for cardiovascular health issues, the causes of those issues aren’t often discussed. 

With the risk of cancer and other serious illnesses a concern for all firefighters, it’s become more important than ever to reduce your exposure to contaminants on the fireground. 

No one gets into firefighting expecting it to be an easy job. From tight spaces to flames to carrying hose up flights of stairs, firefighting puts a huge strain on the body.

It’s no secret that firefighting is an incredibly demanding job—physically and mentally, it takes a lot to do your job well. 

For firefighters, the obvious enemy on the fireground is fire. Avoiding injury and death on the fireground often means avoiding flames. 

In the world of firefighting, sleep is a valuable but often overlooked commodity. The demands of this noble profession often require working long shifts with irregular sleep patterns, leading to sleep deprivation. Firefighting is an incredibly stressful job and the physical toll a career in the

Whether entering a burning building or entertaining millions online, this first responder knows flexible protection from head-to-toe.

The stigma of mental health services prevents some firefighters from seeking the help they need – it’s time to put pride aside and embrace an open dialogue.

This article first appeared in International Fire Fighter.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of heart disease and is the leading cause of death for all Americans-not just first responders.   

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2021, there were 31 sudden cardiac deaths while the firefighter was on duty,