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Objectives and research questions A study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics found that wildland firefighters account for 25% of all firefighter fatalities despite being only about 2% of the total firefighting workforce in the USA: This was attrib- uted to an increased likelihood ...
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These demands and exposure to hazards like heat, dust, or carbon monoxide can intensify psychophysiological reactions, posing risks of injuries or fatalities [6]. Between 2000 and 2021, in the USA, 1096 firefighter deaths were recorded out of a total of 2598 during the execution of the ...
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Forest Service, 17 December 2021. Of 142 deaths, 6–8 were from snags (4–6%). In one year, snags accounted for as much as 20–30% of deaths. Table 2. Fire responder fatalities in the U.S. from falling snags between 2009 and 2018. Descriptions are from annual FEMA Firefighter ...