FFCAM: Week 2

This week, we will focus on cancer reduction when actively responding to a fire. Materials throughout the week will highlight best practices around SCBA use, preliminary exposure reduction processes, bagging gear, and designating zones on the fireground to reduce exposures as you transition from active firefighting to rehab.

Best Practices to Reduce Cancer on the Fireground

Smoke Exposure

Reduce Your Exposure to Carcinogens

Post-Fire Suppression Interventions to Reduce Exposures

IARC Firefighting Exposure Reclassification

Call to Action: What can you do?

Fireground Best Practices

Brian Hobson – Metro-Broward, FL Local 3080 (video)

San Antonio Fire Department “Quartermaster” Program (video)

Pasco County, FL Fire Department/Local 4420 Decon 1 (On-Scene Decon) Program (video)