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What’s on their skin?

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Inyo Hotshot protects communities around the Garnet Fire. Firefighters like this are routinely exposed to smoke, ash and dirt as part of their jobs. They sometimes go days or even weeks without showers. (Forest Service Photo by Sam Wu) At the end of a long shift, black stains cover yellow…
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A season of milestones: National Helicopter Rappel Program

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Rappellers descend from the Super Puma Type 1 Helicopter. The Super Puma is larger and can carry more firefighters and gear. (USDA Forest Service photo) For firefighters who rappel down ropes from helicopters, this year brought historic achievements and a renewed sense of purpose. The USDA Forest Service’s…
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eSafety program now collects additional injury info

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The eSafety program is changing to better serve firefighters, fire support personnel and leadership. The changes will enhance the understanding of fire and all-risk-related injuries by providing trends related to injuries and hazards. This will allow those in fire to better understand the risks encountered by employees engaged in…
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Aviation Lessons Learned

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Interagency (IALL) and Forest Service (FSALL) Lessons Learned  Aviation Lessons Learned are purple-bordered and will be utilized to disseminate lessons learned from mishaps and their subsequent investigations.IALL 202626-01 Channelized Attention, (PDF, 246 KB)IALL 202525-06 Aeronautical Decision Making – Make the Precautionary Landing, (PDF, 390 KB)25-05 Human Factors – Expectation Bias…
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Arduous duty firefighters: Initiate your eMedical packets now

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Firefighters on the 2017 Thomas Fire, Ventura, California. USDA Forest Service photo by Kari Greer. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Wildland firefighting isn't for the faint of heart—it's a job that demands grit, stamina and a healthy dose of courage. Picture this: You're out on the fire line managing a…
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Dirty Nomex? Don’t think cool—think contaminated.

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Jose Maldonado, Feather River Hot Shot, performs mop up support to ensure ground is cold during the Dixie Fire, Lassen National Forest, California. The Feather River Hot Shot crew secured a 30-acre spot fire and contained a potential fire spread. USDA Forest Service photo by Cecilio Ricardo. Firefighters…
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