Gosh, got this in press release format (Shortened....) WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released today a comprehensive study which examines the causes of deaths for “on-duty” firefighters. The USFA Firefighter Fatality Retrospective Study: 1990-2000 is an in-depth analysis as to the causes for more than 1,000 on-duty deaths which have occurred in the United States during the last decade of the 20th century. The goal of the study is to identify trends in firefighter mortality, and use the information to help reduce firefighter deaths by 25% in 5 (five) years. The key findings of the study include: - The leading cause of death for firefighters is heart attack (44 percent). Death from trauma, including internal and head injuries, is the second leading cause of death (27 percent). Asphyxia and burns account for 20 percent of firefighter fatalities. The complete report may be viewed and downloaded from the USFA web site at: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/dhtml/inside-usfa/fa-220.cfm The USFA is a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 73 de John Jewkes, SMD US ARMY MARS Oregon/Idaho State Director AAA0OR OR/AAA0ID ID/AAR0MI OR W6HNC ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
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