U.S. FIREFIGHTER INJURIES IN 2018

摘要

Firefighters work in varied and complex environments that increase their risk of on-the-job death and injury. Each year, NFPA studies firefighter deaths and injuries to provide national statistics on their frequency, extent, and characteristics. Earlier this year, NFPA reported that there were 64 firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2018 (nfpa.org/ firefighterfatalities). A better understanding of how fatalities, nonfatal injuries, and illnesses occur can assist in identifying corrective actions that could help minimize the inherent risks of firefighter work.