Clearing the Runway for Safer Airport Firefighters – NIOSH Report

October 28 is National First Responders Day. NIOSH research has generated several resources to support these workers.

ARFF personnel face a variety of workplace hazards. These resources are summarized in the following sections.

NIOSH resources on respiratory protection, health and wellness, preventing heat-related illness, and reducing exposure to hazardous materials and carcinogens can help keep them safe.