1. Reduce wildland firefighter exposure to smoke and other toxic substances (both immediate and chronic). 2. Reduce wildland firefighter exposure to heat-related illness.
1. Complete a literature search and assessment of existing studies (including international) related to the impacts of smoke and other toxic substances on responders and the public, and synthesize the recommendations for use in mitigation guidelines.
2. Provide guidelines to minimize wildland firefighter exposure to smoke and other toxic substances, both short term and long term (chronic).
3. Complete an assessment of existing studies (including international) related to the contributing factors of heat-related illness to firefighters, and synthesize the recommendations for use in mitigation guidelines.
4. Provide guidelines to minimize wildland firefighter exposure to heat-rleated illness.
Short Term (0-2 years)
Other collaborators: IAWF Supplemental info: The NWCG Risk Management Committee has completed, or is working on completing tasks related to firefighter safety and health regarding smoke and heat. This includes literature search, field studies and implementing actions to mitigate the effects of these elements, The RMC feels these task have been, or will be addressed in the near future.
