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Until the 1970s, those firefighters rarely wore masks.
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Urban firefighters rarely wore masks until the 1970s.
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Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "time": "Until the 1970s",
    "issue": "Mask usage",
    "profession": "Urban firefighters"
}
Subject Tags
Safety Historical
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM (2 days 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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