If you asked the public what is the most dangerous part of a first responder’s job chances are they would say during firefighting (fire ground) operations. The truth is first responders are more likely to die in a motor vehicle related incident than during the course of firefighting operations. This report identifies 25% of firefighter deaths and 39% of police officer deaths are the result of motor vehicle incidents. This is a manageable risk. Are you doing your part?
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa_336.pdf
