By Melissa Hanson | mhanson@masslive.com
Thick, gray smoke started to billow out of the four-story, red building as firefighters ran in.
They had to knock down the flames, which started to peek out of the second-story windows.
One group propelled themselves up a ladder truck and onto the roof, clutching chainsaws. Read More...
Firefighters face unique occupational health risks due to the demands of their job.
Firefighters routinely operate in harsh work environments with:
Excessive heat
Eotionally charged situations
Toxic chemicals
Dense smoke
Extreme physical challenges
Firefighters wear more than 70 pounds of equipment. Read More... Download: Provider Guide FF Physical.pdf
Here is the latest Boston Fire Department & Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 IAFFcancer prevention video created by Embryo Creative. The FCSN is pleased to be a part of the effort in Boston and across the country to reduce the firefighter cancer epidemic. Read More...
Provider Guide FF Physical.pdf
