The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a long history of working to protect firefighters. Firefighting is an inherently dangerous and vitally important occupation. The United States Fire Administration reported that 1,955 firefighters died in the line of duty from 1998-2019. In addition to injuries and deaths occurring on the fireground, firefighters are at risk of cancer and other illnesses. NIOSH has multiple comprehensive projects and programs that aim to improve firefighter health and safety, including those that focus on personal protective equipment, and wildland firefighters. Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) In 1998, Congress
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