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Firefighters Battle Heat and Exhaustion | Fort Wayne News
Firefighters are on the front lines of an unprecedented wildfire crisis, battling over ninety massive fires under extreme heat that’s literally melting their bodies. With triple-layered heat from environment, flames, and exertion, crews push past physical limits, risking heat exhaustion, rhabdomyolysis, and long-term organ damage. Sleep deprivation from grueling 13-hour shifts compounds the danger, impairing judgment and resilience. The cumulative toll? Smoke exposure may shorten careers with heart and lung disease. To protect these heroes, we need better staffing, health monitoring, and…
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