Despite programs for firefighter health, most rural firefighters are left behind
In recent years, several organizations have recognized the firefighting profession's unique and substantial work-related health hazards, including cancers, heart disease, chronic respiratory illnesses and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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