The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Fire Fighters and EMS Responders
Source: International Association of Fire Chiefs/U.S. Fire Administration
From press release:

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announce the release of The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Fire Fighters and EMS Responders. This new report is based on a comprehensive literature review of fatigue and sleep deprivation in other industries (primarily the transportation and medical fields) and features applications to the fire and emergency services as appropriate, along with useful mitigation strategies. A resource section is included.

+ Full Report (PDF; 2.6 MB)

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