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.
Why Fitness Is a Lifesaver for Firefighters
It’s no secret that firefighting is an incredibly demanding job—physically and mentally, it takes a lot to do your job well.
AeroFlex™ - The Peak of Technical Brilliance
In the line of duty, your biggest danger is heat stress. As your core temperature rises, you lose the ability to concentrate, make sound decisions, and think critically. Today, heat stress contributes to over half of reported line of duty deaths. When physical exertion leads to the accumulation of
5 Ways to Be a Heart-Healthy Firefighter
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,
Camden Fire Department Strives to Reduce Carcinogen Exposure
Camden Fire Department has always been at the forefront of fire innovation since it originated in 1869. As one of the oldest fire departments in the United States, the department was the very first in the nation to own a fleet of fully motorized fire apparatus during a time when most large cities
Alternatives to Firefighter Turnout Gear
Wearing The Right Gear For The Right Call
Why should one set of turnouts be the only option for every emergency you respond to?
How Turnout Breathability Affects Firefighter Heat Stress
Turnout Breathability & Heat Stress
As a firefighter, you're more exposed to heat stress than the general public. To reduce this risk, your body self-regulates its core temperature through evaporation of sweat. Suiting up in turnouts can hinder this process so it's vital that your sweat has an exit
3 Effective Ways to Prevent Firefighter Heat Stress
Effects of High-Heat on Firefighter Personnel
Firefighting is a stressful occupation that causes personnel to work in high-heat conditions. This carries a high-heat burden on the body overtime. It's clear that firefighters regularly exert themselves in dangerous and unpredictable environments.
TECGEN71 Designed to Reduce Heat Stress
Exposure to Extreme Heat
By its very nature, firefighting is a stressful occupation. Being a firefighter means regularly exerting yourself in dangerous and unpredictable environments. Merely getting ready to respond to fire starts a flow of endorphins and begins putting stress on the
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