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2018 NFPA Report on Firefighter Fatalities
From the pages of NFPA.org:
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently published its yearly "U.S. Firefighter Fatalities in the United States" report, revealing a total of 64 firefighter fatalities occurring while on duty in 2018. This marks the eighth occasion within the last decade where the number of on-duty deaths has fallen below 70. Comparatively, the current death toll is just half of what it was during the initial five years of this study.
Out of the 64 fatalities, 34 were volunteers, 25 were career firefighters, four were employees or contractors working for federal or state land management agencies, and one was an inmate.
A significant portion of these deaths—28 in total—were attributed to overexertion, stress, and medical issues. Among these, 25 were classified as sudden cardiac deaths, typically heart attacks. Over the past ten years, cardiac-related incidents have made up 44 percent of on-duty fatalities. Interestingly, 2018 saw the third consecutive year where the number of such deaths dropped below 30.
Road vehicle accidents came in as the second most common cause of on-duty deaths, with 11 fatalities recorded in 2018. Although this number is only slightly lower than the average of 13 deaths annually over the past 40-plus years, it's worth noting that fire department call volumes have more than tripled during this timeframe.
In 2018, there was one case of a firefighter being murdered while responding to a fire call.
As noted by Fahy, this report only includes deaths that happen while firefighters are on the job, whether due to traumatic injuries or acute medical conditions. Research suggests that prolonged involvement in firefighting can significantly impact a firefighter's health, both physically and emotionally. These studies also highlight potential toxin exposures that may lead to job-related cancers, cardiac issues, and even suicides—all of which aren't captured in this report.
Currently, creating a comprehensive study that counts all duty-related deaths in a single year remains challenging.
This firefighter fatality study wouldn't have been possible without the collaboration and support of the U.S. fire service, CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the United States Fire Administration, the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land Management of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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I hope this summary provides a clearer picture of the challenges and sacrifices faced by our nation's firefighters. Their dedication is truly commendable, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their bravery and commitment.