Occupational Safety

Extreme heat inside Cleveland Fire Station 36 left Local 93 members without a safe place to recover between calls. It’s a familiar problem in stations across the U.S.

As dangerous heat settles over much of the United States, fire fighters and emergency medical workers can take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury on the job.

Across the country, deteriorating fire stations are exposing fire fighters to mold, toxic fumes, sewage leaks, and other serious health risks.