Proposed OSHA fire service changes ignite debate among firefighters

608 pages of modifications may be too burdensome for some fire departments to handle, especially volunteers
April 18, 2024 at 3:40 a.m.
Members of the Port Chester Fire Department work during a fire on South Main Street in April 2023. After 52 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recommended significant changes to its fire service standards. The proposed alterations have sparked significant backlash from firefighter associations across the nation.
Members of the Port Chester Fire Department work during a fire on South Main Street in April 2023. After 52 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recommended significant changes to its fire service standards. The proposed alterations have sparked significant backlash from firefighter associations across the nation. (File Photo/Westmore News)

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A longstanding federal guide regarding fire department safety may see some large-scale changes, which would …

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