Turnout gear sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut must be free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ by 2027 and 2028. Similar bill in California is defeated.

  • @ravhall
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    719 days ago

    Smoking generally exacerbates the harmful effects of smoke exposure. The combination of tobacco smoke and smoke from fires can compound respiratory and cardiovascular issues, making firefighters more vulnerable to diseases.

    • peopleproblems
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      -119 days ago

      Yes, but that’s counter to the point of why they do it.

      It’s like a desensitizing thing. It doesn’t actually make things easier, just tricks your mind into it.

      • @ravhall
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        119 days ago

        They do it because of stress.