Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Timothy Sendelbach hosted a roundtable discussion during the "Cardiovascular and Carcinogen Risks in Modern Firefighting" research at the Illinois Fire Service Institute on June 22. Panelists include Dr. Gavin Horn (IFSI), Dr. Denise Smith (Skidmore College), Steve Kerber (UL), Mark Mordecai (Globe), Sean DeCrane (IAFF) and Pat Morrison (IAFF). They discuss the contaminants and toxins found in fires, how it comes in contact with skin and answer questions from firefighters who are taking part in the research.
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