A Guide to the Recognition and Prevention of Occupational Heart Disease for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of job related deaths among IAFF members in both Canada and the United States.  In 1996, over 56% of line of duty deaths were attributable to heart disease and a related disorder, stroke.  This IAFF manual,  A Guide to the Recognition and Prevention of Occupational Heart Disease for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services, is designed as a guide to assist the fire fighter, EMT, and paramedic in understanding heart disease and its prevention.    This is a large file.

Download: Occupational Heart Disease in the Fire Service Manual.pdf