Fire Fighting
Examples of workplace safety hazards that can injure firefighters include:
- Overexertion, lifting, awkward postures, and other physical stressors
- Noise
- Heat
- Toxic chemicals in the air
- Flammable atmospheres
- Unstable structures
- Confined spaces (e.g., during rescues)
Rules
- Safety Standards for Fire Fighters (Chapter 296-305, WAC)
Industry Guidelines (when applicable)
- Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer (NFPA 1521).
- Standard on Station / Work Uniforms for Fire and Emergency Services (NFPA 1975)
- Standard on Protective Ensemble for Proximity Firefighting (NFPA 1976)
- Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting (NFPA 1971)
- Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) (NFPA 1982)
Videos
- Back Safety for First Responders (English/Spanish)
- Firefighter & Emergency Medical Services Ergonomics Curriculum
- Hazchem 10: Inorganic Oxiders video
- Taking It To The Streets : Firefighter Driver Safety Program
Training Materials
Self-paced
For Groups
Publications, Handouts, Checklists
- Fire Department Safety Calendar, Website, and Training Program
- Fire Fighter Resources (CDC)
- First Responders Exposure: Fentanyl (Hazard Alert)
- Healthy In, Healthy Out: Best Practices for Reducing Fire Fighter Risk of Exposure to Carcinogens
- Investment in the Safety and Health of Washington Firefighters
- Precautions for Firefighters to Prevent Dust Explosions (OSHA)
- SCBA facepiece lens damage from live fires (Hazard Alert)