Respiratory Diseases and the Fire Service

U.S. Fire Administration
Mission Statement
As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management
Agency, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and
related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination and support. We
serve the Nation independently, in coordination with other Federal agencies, and in
partnership with fire protection and emergency service communities. With a commitment
to excellence, we provide public education, training, technology, and data initiatives.
This project was developed through a Cooperative Agreement (Developing Materials on the
Long-Term Health Effects of Occupational Respiratory Exposures on Fire Fighters' Respiratory
Health and the Ability of Exposure Reduction and Post-Exposure Mitigation Strategies to Improve
Outcomes - EME-2003-CA-0342) between the Department of Homeland Security, United States
Fire Administration and the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Copyright © 2010 by the International Association of Fire Fighters. This publication is protected by
copyright. The IAFF authorizes the reproduction of this document exactly and completely for the
purpose of increasing distribution of the materials. None of the materials may be sold for a profit
under the provisions of public domain. These materials have been copyrighted under the copyright
laws of the United States. Permission to duplicate these materials is conditional upon meeting the
above criteria and may be rescinded by the IAFF for failure to comply
International Standard Book Number: 0-942920-51-1