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2026-09-27 14:29 UTC
“It’s like a workout in a hotbox.”
Wildland firefighters work an average of 13.8 hours per shift in extreme heat, often for weeks at a time. The relentless heat, stress and smoke can take a serious toll on their bodies and their ability to make lifesaving decisions.
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@TheConversationUS@newsie.social 2026-09-27 14:29
Julian L. Gallegos, a firefighter and nursing professor at Purdue University, explains what those grueling conditions do to the body. https://theconversation.com/extreme-heat-is-taking-a-toll-on-firefighters-as-wildfires-stretch-crews-to-the-limit-290571