Firefighter Resources

Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program: Investigates firefighter line-of-duty deaths

Firefighter World Trade Center Response: Providing service to our nation

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NIOSH Firefighter Cancer Study: The largest study undertaken to identify cancer rates and causes of death among firefighters

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): Sharing equipment performance results with firefighters and other stakeholders

Highlights

National Firefighter Registry: On Monday, July 9th 2018 President Donald Trump signed legislation requiring the CDC to set up a registry of firefightersexternal icon 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.

Cancer and Other Illnesses

Firefighters face many dangers that may harm their health. Learn more about NIOSH programs and research on the health concerns of firefighters.

Job Hazards

Structural and vehicle firefighters face many risks on the job. Learn more about NIOSH research on job hazards among firefighters.

Fighting Wildfires

Every year thousands of acres of land burn across the United States. Wildland firefighters are asked to protect our lives, our homes, and our forests.

Personal Protective Equipment

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

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Page last reviewed: October 15, 2019, 12:00 AM

Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health