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Why do Fire Ground Duties Trigger Sudden Cardiac Events in Firefighters? Author Thomas Hales

Fire suppression involves physically demanding work in hot, dangerous environments with

heavy encapsulating protective gear while being exposed to toxic chemicals and

particulate matter in fire smoke. Thus, it is not surprising that firefighters have high rates

of injuries and illness. Approximately 85–100 firefighters die each year on duty with

approximately 35–45 being caused by sudden cardiac events. But these on-duty sudden

cardiac…

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