Title: Identify common causes of death in the fire service.
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: Following Criminal Justice and Firefighting Safety Standards

Identification should include

- cancer
- heart attack (the most common) and stroke (stress)
- falls
- falling objects
- asphyxiation
- burns
- equipment failure
- exposure to chemicals.

Teacher Resources:

- Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Cancer Awareness and Prevention

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the most common killer on the job?
- How can firefighters increase their chances of survival?
- What can be done to reduce the chances of death due to equipment failure?