A study on how the design and removal of hoods affect toxic exposures. Read More
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Assessing decontamination and laundering processes for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and flame retardants from firefighting uniforms
A study on the effectiveness of current washing techniques to remove toxic chemicals from bunker gear. Read More
Cancer Perceptions Among Smokeless Tobacco Users: A Qualitative Study of US Firefighters
A study on firefighters' views of cancer risks and tobacco use in the fire service. Read More
Impact of select PPE design elements and repeated laundering in firefighter protection from smoke exposure
A study on how repeated exposures and laundering affected the PPE's ability to block out chemicals. Read More
Women’s Health and Cancer Prevention Strategies in Female Firefighters [Video]
Dr. Natasha Schaefer Solle discusses research on cervical cancer screening among U.S. female firefighters. Read More
Canadian Firefighter Fatality and Injury
A study that analyzed Canadian firefighters' fatality and injury claims from 2006-2018. Read More
Evaluation of silicone-based wristbands as passive sampling systems using PAHs as an exposure proxy for carcinogen monitoring in firefighters
A study on the use of silicone-based wristbands to measure toxic exposures in firefighters. Read More
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether and Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Canadian Fire Station Dust
A study on the level of flame retardants in Canadian fire stations dust. Read More
Extreme occupational heat exposure is associated with elevated haematological and inflammatory markers in Fire Service Instructors
A study on the link between fire exposures and inflammation and ill health in U.K. fire service instructors. Read More
A Total Worker Health Approach to Skin Exposure Assessment: Experiences from the Firefighter Cancer Initiative
A scientific commentary on an approach that considers the worker, workplace, and work arrangement for skin cancer prevention in the fire service. Read More
Biomonitoring of Smoke Exposure in Firefighters
A study that reviewed the biomarkers used to assess smoke exposures in firefighters. Read More
Discovery of firefighter chemical exposures using military-style silicone dog tags
A study on the use of silicone dog tags to sample firefighters' chemical exposures. Read More
