Smoked Out: Are Firefighters in More Danger than Ever Before?
By Carla Williams
New construction materials are making firefighting more hazardous to the health and well being of first responders, as well as building tenants and homeowners.
At first glance, our towns and neighborhoods may look safer from fire hazards than they were 50 years ago. Today’s homes and businesses are equipped with more advanced fire and smoke sensors, and firefighters have more durable safety equipment and a deeper knowledge of fire fighting. American cities also enforce strict fire safety codes and other building regulations to prevent fires and minimize risks when they do occur.
