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Firefighter injuries are not just a fireground problem

David M. Frost, Tyson A.C. Beach, Ian T. Crosby, Stuart M. McGill

Work · 2015 · 58 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

Firefighter injuries are not just a fireground problem. Injury causation may be better understood by linking the injury location and type with motion patterns rather than job duties. This information could assist in developing general prevention strategies for the fire service.

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