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the agency should at least provide N95 masks to its workers, even if they can be uncomfortable.
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Agency should provide N95 masks to workers
Confidence Score
0.900
Claim Maker
Matt Rahn
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": "Matt Rahn",
    "mask_type": "N95"
}
Subject Tags
Health Safety
UUID
9fdae85a-12b6-4c76-8c4d-467a4cc36016
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM (1 day ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM (1 day ago)

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Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/us/wildfire-firefighters-masks-smoke.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250817&instance_id=160714&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204065&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Wildland firefighters face significant health risks from wildfire smoke, often lacking adequate protective gear. Many suffer long-term lung damage, highlighting safety concerns and agency inaction.

Wildfires
Firefighter Health
Occupational Hazards
US Forest Service
Environmental Health
Public Health
Firefighters
Respiratory Health
Workplace Safety
Firefighter Safety

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