In the Line of Duty: Examining Injuries to Firefighters

IN THE LINE OF DUTY: EXAMINING INJURIES TO FIREFIGHTERS STATISTICS ON FIREFIGHTERS' INJURIES 69,400 firefighters were injured in the line of duty in 2012 8,150 incidences of exposure to infectious diseases occurred in 2012 19,200 incidences of exposure to hazardous conditions occurred in 2012 31,490 injuries happened during fireground operations in 2012 13,820 injuries happened during other on-duty activities in 2012 12,760 injuries happened during emergencies not involving fire in 2012 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 80000 COMMON INJURIES TO FIREFIGHTERS 1 55.2% of fireground injuries were strains, sprains, or muscular pains 1 12.2% of fireground injuries were from wounds, cuts, bleeding, or bruising 1 5.8% of fireground injuries were from thermal stress 1 5.7% of fireground injuries were from burns 1 4.5% of fireground injuries were from smoke or gas inhalation 1 16.6% of fireground injuries were from other causes CAUSES OF FIREFIGHTERS' INJURIES 1 27.5% caused by overexertion and straining 1 23.2% caused by falls, jumps, and slips 1 10.9% caused by contact with an object 1 9.7% caused by exposure to fire 1 5.5% caused by being struck by an object 1 3,4% caused by extreme weather 1 19.8% from other causes WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY FILL OUT A CD-72 FORM You'll need to specify the details of the conditions that led to your injury DOCUMENT YOUR INJURIES WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL • Visit a doctor or hospital to be fully evaluated as soon as possible help. CONSULT THE LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD M. KENNY · Dedicated to helping New York's Bravest with any personal injury matter · 50+ years of combined experience representing firefighters and their families · Personal numbers and webcams provided for clients to encourage lawyer-client communication $12 million verdict achieved for tragedy involving the deaths of two firefighters · Unparalleled level of support, compassion, and commitment to clients "RICHARD M KENNY THE LAW OFEICE Restoring Safety in our Community Infographic provided by: THE LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD M. KENNY www.newyorkpersonalinjury.org Sources: http://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Research/NFPAX20reports/Fire%20service%20statistics/osffinjuries.pdf http://www.personalinjuryjustice.com/legal-info/#cd-72 http://www.personalinjuryjustice.com/firefighter-law/Htop http://www.rmkinjurylaw.com/Attorney-Profiles/Richard-M-Kenny.aspx http://www.rmkinjurylaw.com/Personal-Injury/Firefighter-Injuries.aspx