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FIREFIGHTER DEATH AND INJURY STATISTICS

The National Picture source: NFPA Journal, July-August 2008 AND USFA Provisional Report 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2008. Reality Check Civilian fatalities in the US. . . . 1985 2007. 7,395. 3,430. Source: National Fa

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FIREFIGHTER DEATH AND INJURY STATISTICS

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    1. FIREFIGHTER DEATH AND INJURY STATISTICS US and NY STATE 2007-2008

    2. The National Picture source: NFPA Journal, July-August 2008 AND USFA Provisional Report 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2008

    3. Reality Check Civilian fatalities in the US

    4. According to an NFPA review of national patterns, the average number of firefighter deaths to occur annually has dropped by one third over the past 30 years. However While civilian deaths and the number of total structure fires have fallen considerably, FF deaths which occurred while operating inside structures have fallen only about 20%. Fire-fighters are doing a better of preventing civilian deaths than they are protecting their own lives.

    5. US Firefighter Deaths (not including 9/11/01 WTC deaths)

    6. US Firefighter Deaths: Career & Volunteer 1998 - 2008 (not including 9/11/01 WTC deaths)

    7. US Firefighter Deaths by Type of Duty, 2008 source: USFA

    8. US Firefighter Deaths by Cause of Injury, 2008 source: USFA

    9. US Firefighter Deaths by Nature of Injury, 2008 source: USFA

    10. US Firefighter Deaths by Age & Cause of Death, 2008 source: USFA

    11. US Firefighter Deaths in Motor Vehicle Accidents, 1998-2008

    12. Background Information on US Firefighter Deaths Sources: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation National Fire Protection Association US Fire Administration

    13. 2008 Firefighter Fatalities Who is dying? Career firefighters (defined as those who are employed full-time as firefighters) suffered 46 deaths in 2008. Volunteer and part-time paid firefighters accounted for 68 deaths. 41% of firefighter fatalities were under the age of 40.

    14. 2008 Firefighter Fatalities Where are we dying? Nationally, fireground activities are the most hazardous. Response/return was third: Of the 15 deaths in road vehicles, 2 victims were not wearing seatbelts. Additionally 13 were killed in wildland aircraft crashes. 6 firefighters were killed when struck by vehicles at the scene of an emergency.

    15. 2008 Firefighter Fatalities Why are we dying? Stress and overexertion are still the leading killers The largest single cause of firefighter deaths in 2008 were sudden cardiac vascular or cardiac events. Heart attacks caused the deaths of 46 on-duty firefighters; 4 died of cardiac vascular accidents. More than half of the firefighters who died in 2008 died from traumatic injuries such as asphyxiation, burns, drowning, vehicle crashes, and other physical injuries.

    16. 2008 Firefighter Fatalities Where are we dying? California had the heaviest loss of life this year, due to wildland fires. North Carolina & Pennsylvania were 2nd and 3rd highest. Across the U.S., rural responses are generally just as dangerous as urban / suburban fire response.

    17. New York State Line of Duty Deaths and Injuries Injury statistics for 2008 not yet final, so 2007 is used. Note: Injury stats are from the NYS Fire Incident Reporting System (report IIC series). Since participation is voluntary, the numbers are incomplete and reflect only reported casualties. FDNY deaths are included, but injuries are not.

    18. New York State Line of Duty Deaths, 1998-2008 (not including 343 FDNY deaths 9/11/01 at WTC)

    19. NYS Firefighter Deaths in 2008

    20. 2007 NYS Fire Service Injuries & Deaths by Activity

    21. 2007 NYS Fire Service Deaths & Injuries by Type of Duty

    22. 2007 NYS Fire Service Injuries & Deaths by Cause

    23. 2007 NYS Fire Service Casualties by Symptom Notes: Burn Includes chemical electrical & scald Other includes various causes (each less than 1%) undetermined and no response

    24. 2007 NYS Firefighter Injuries & Deaths by Location

    25. 2007 NYS Fire Vehicle Accidents (source: NYS DMV) There were a total of 392 fire apparatus accidents in 2007. Three persons died (all driving non-fire vehicles) and 290 were injured.

    26. NYS DMV Fire Vehicle Accident Reports: Manner of Collision, 2007 (accident not necessarily caused by FD driver) Top human factors cited: (51) Failure to yield right of way (36) Driver inattention (13) Unsafe backing (13) Unsafe speed (12) Passing or lane change improper Top environmental factors cited: (13) Slippery pavement (10) Obstructed or limited view

    27. 2007 NYS Ambulance Accidents (source: NYS DMV) There were a total of 546 accidents, killing one. 607 persons were injured (Includes EMS responders, patients, those in other vehicles, pedestrians, etc.)

    28. NYS DMV Ambulance Accident Reports: Manner of Collision, 2007 (accident not necessarily caused by EMS driver) Top human factors cited: (82) Driver inattention (66) Failure to yield right of way (32) Traffic control disregarded (27) Following too closely (23) Unsafe speed (23) Improper passing/lane use Top environmental factors cited: (33) Slippery pavement (17) Animal’s action (16) Obstructed or limited view

    29. Based on: “Firefighter Fatalities in the US, 2007” and “What’s Changed Over the Past 30 Years?” published in NFPA Journal, July-August 2007, p.48-55 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation “Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives” USFA “Provisional Report 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2008” and statistical reports from NYS DMV & NYS OFPC. Compiled by the Library, NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control Academy of Fire Science Thank you!

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