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With wildland firefighters working an average of 13.8 hours per shift in extreme heat for weeks at a time, the strain can take a serious toll on their health and ability to make lifesaving decisions.
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Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit
Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.