und effects on firefighter safety. While PPE ensembles protect better than ever before, firefighters are still at risk for exposure to...
Journal Article and Online Course Provide Methods for Implementing Effective Cancer Risk Reduction Solutions
The peer-reviewed journal article “Hierarchy of Contamination Control in the Fire Service”, co-authored by UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) research engineer Gavin Horn, National...
Journal Article Provides Further Evidence of Firefighter Exposures Through Skin and Importance of Rapid, Thorough Cleaning
The Firefighters’ urinary concentrations of VOC metabolites after controlled-residential and training fire responses peer-reviewed journal article, led by FSRI Advisory Board member Kenneth...
Journal Article Compares Blood Clotting Potential in Male vs. Female Subjects Following Firefighting Activities
The Hemostatic Responses to Multiple Bouts of Firefighting Activity: Female vs. Male Differences in a High Demand, High Performance Occupation peer-reviewed journal article, led by FSRI Advisory...
Journal Article Reports on the Characterization of Firefighter Exposures Based on Various Types of New or Laundered PPE
The Characterizing exposure to benzene, toluene, and naphthalene in firefighters wearing different types of new or laundered PPE peer-reviewed journal article, led by Alex Mayer, Kenny Fent, and...
FSRI Releases Online Training Addressing Evidenced-Based Approaches to Reduce Exposure Risks
IFSI Research Center Releases Interim Report on Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risks in Modern Firefighting
FSRI was honored to participate in this study in partnership and collaboration with the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Globe...
Published: May 25, 2022