Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure

Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been ...
PBS

Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection

At the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters regularly face a host of dangers on the frontline, including confronting toxic smoke. As seasons grow longer and more intense, the health of ...
The Economist

America’s firefighters mostly do not fight fires

In sunnyvale, a city in Silicon Valley, police officers sometimes transform into firefighters before your eyes. All public-safety officers are trained as both cops and firefighters. Cops may arrive at ...
LAist

Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire ...