Posts Tagged ‘Firefighting Injury’
Back Injuries From Increased Firefighter Workloads and Equipment Demands
Firefighting is physically demanding work under even normal circumstances. Firefighters routinely carry heavy protective equipment, hoses, breathing apparatus, tools, and other gear while responding to emergencies. When staffing levels, response areas, or department operations change, those physical demands can become even greater. In Nevada, firefighters who suffer a work-related back injury may be entitled to…
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