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Firefighters risk their lives daily to protect communities. Their job is physically demanding and exposes them to extreme heat, hazardous materials and unpredictable situations. Because of this, firefighters face a high risk of injury. In California, workers’...
Public safety officers are always facing dangerous conditions and certain physical risks – it’s just part of the job. With that in mind, California affords certain public safety officers special presumptions when it comes to work-related injuries. One of these is the...
When the average person thinks about police officers getting injured on the job, they probably think about conflicts with suspects. And this does happen. In fact, some studies have found that more severe injuries tend to happen when those suspects are under the...
Firefighters are rightfully thought of as heroes among the majority of the general public. They dedicate their lives to saving other people While this is admirable, the vocation is not without drawbacks. Obviously, firefighting is extremely dangerous. Outlined below...
Law enforcement officers’ duty belts are designed to hold their weapons, handcuffs and other gear in place for easy access while allowing them to keep their hands free. A duty belt, when carrying everything it can hold, can weigh as much as 20 pounds. That’s a...
When you joined the nation’s law enforcement industry, you probably thought getting shot by a suspect would be your only injury risk. Considering the training police officers must undergo, you probably feel confident in your ability to avoid such threats. Gunshot...
There are likely never two similar days on the job if you're a firefighter. While the unpredictability of your job may intrigue you, it can also put you at risk of serious injuries. Burns among firefighters aren't uncommon. You may find it helpful to understand the...
The workers' compensation program in California is one of the most comprehensive in the nation, but independent contractors, volunteers and certain other groups are not covered. Some firefighters wonder if they are covered by workers' comp, and the answer is yes. What...
Working as a police officer means that you're exposed to a number of risks every day. Every traffic stop has the potential to go wrong. You have the potential to be attacked by someone unexpectedly. You could be called to the scene of a dangerous situation. The...
Data published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2017 showed how a staggering 58,835 firefighters were injured on the job that year. More than half of these injuries occurred while these individuals were fighting fires. That same report highlights many...
