Why Firefighters in Pennsylvania Are at Higher Risk for Asbestos Exposure (and How Recent Wildfires Make It Worse)
Key Takeaways Pennsylvania firefighters face a higher risk of asbestos exposure because the state has thousands of older homes, factories, and schools built with asbestos-containing materials. When fire destroys these structures, asbestos fibers are released into the air. Many firefighters remove their masks once visible flames are controlled — not realizing that odorless, invisible asbestos […]
