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Federal agencies are advancing new respiratory protection for wildland firefighters due to health risks from wildfire smoke, as current gear lacks full approval for all hazards.
Federal efforts are intensifying to improve respiratory protection for wildland firefighters amid growing concerns over long-term health risks from wildfire smoke.
At the 2025 Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium, researchers highlighted that washing fire gear reduces exposure to toxic chemicals like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
While N95 masks are now offered voluntarily, no current respirator is approved by both NIOSH and NFPA for all wildfire hazards.
Federal agencies are developing new protective equipment, and experts say the current momentum offers a rare opportunity for lasting safety improvements.
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Las agencias federales están promoviendo nuevas protecciones respiratorias para los bomberos de tierras salvajes debido a los riesgos para la salud del humo de los incendios forestales, ya que el equipo actual carece de aprobación completa para todos los peligros.