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Wyoming NIOSH Serious Injury Report F292609

🚨 NEW NIOSH FIREFIGHTER SERIOUS INJURY REPORT RELEASED

On May 25, 2026, a volunteer firefighter was seriously injured after falling from an aerial platform while performing vertical ventilation operations.

NIOSH has released its investigation, highlighting several important lessons for fire departments of all sizes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔹 Working at Heights: Firefighters must have the proper equipment, training, and safety measures to operate safely at elevated positions.

🔹 Training & Professional Development: Departments should establish professional development plans to address gaps in firefighter knowledge and experience.

🔹 Early Notification Activating the fire department as early as possible after fire detection may help reduce property damage and loss.

Download the entire report here.