Firefighter Resources
National Firefighter Registry: On Monday, July 9th 2018 President Donald Trump signed legislation requiring the CDC to set up a registry of firefighters that will track links between their workplace exposures and cancer. NIOSH will take the lead in establishing the registry. If you have questions, email NFRegistry@cdc.gov.
Fire Aerial Ladder Safety: This infographic explains the benefits to reduced ladder rung spacing for aerial ladders.

Firefighters rely heavily on their equipment to be safe. NIOSH researches ways to improve their safety.