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Many factors contribute to
firefighter injury or death. This include inattentiveness,
fatigue, physical conditional, and stress. The
National
Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) provides
a vast array of resources that the individual firefighter
can use to make himself aware of situations that can occur
on the fireline and steps that can be taken before engaging
in fire suppression activities. Resources include the
following: Below are statistics relating to
fatalities, entrapments, burnovers, and other
life-threatening accidents associated with wildfires,
wildfire use, and prescribed fire operations: |
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