Search NIOSH | NIOSH Home | NIOSH Topics | Site Index | Databases and Information Resources | NIOSH Products | Contact Us |
NIOSH Programs > Emergency Preparedness and Response > NIOSH Funded Research Grants
Emergency Preparedness and ResponseActivities: NIOSH Funded Research GrantsHazardous Substance Training for Emergency RespondersThe IAFF proposes to implement a nationwide hazardous substance training program for firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders employed in 26,354 fire departments across the United States (National Fire Protection Association [NFPA], U.S. Fire Department Profile Through 2000, December 2001). In the year 2000, 84,500 firefighters were injured while on duty, 12,006 from exposure to toxic fire products and another 2,113 from exposure to chemicals or radiation (NFPA, U.S. Firefighter Injuries of 20Q0, 2001). It is important to note these data only encompass injuries reported to the NFPA in 2000. In the course of their work, thousands more first responders are exposed to toxic materials that potentially increase their long-term risk for certain types of cancer, heart-lung damage, leukemia, and other diseases. Project contact: Eric Lamar |
NIOSH Portfolio Program:Emergency Preparedness and Response |
||||||