The term “firefighter” and “cancer” have become so intertwined in the past decade that they
are now nearly inseparable. Occupational exposure of firefighters to carcinogenic chemicals …

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are widely used in various industrial items, including
plastics, textiles, construction materials, electronics, and auto parts. Several studies have …

Exposure to trauma, high-stress situations, and disrupted sleep are well known risk factors
affecting firefighters' mental health. Little is known about the association between firefighters' …

Occupational exposures to flame retardants (FRs), a class of suspected endocrine-
disrupting compounds, are of health concern for firefighters. We sought to characterize …

Firefighters are daily exposed to adverse health-hazardous pollutants. Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs), well known endocrine disruptors with carcinogenic, mutagenic, and …

This study investigated the occupational exposure of Korean firefighters to a suite of
combustion-related pollutants. Exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and …

Firefighter uniforms protect firefighters from exposure to potentially harmful chemicals
including a range of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). Contaminated uniforms can …

The international fire service community is actively engaged in a wide range of activities
focused on development, testing, and implementation of effective approaches to reduce …

Firefighters are exposed to a wide variety of chemicals including polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) while attending fire scenes. The objective of this study was to …

Firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) is a potential source of chronic exposure
to toxic contaminants commonly released from fires. These contaminants have also been …