Firefighters Face Heightened Risk of Asbestos Exposure

Last weekend, firefighters in Denver arrived on the scene of a home ablaze. Compared to most calls, the fire, the home and their response time were all pretty normal. In fifteen minutes, the firefighters doused the blaze and secured the home. What was different, however, is that the firefighters were likely exposed to aerosolized asbestos! At the time of the fire, the home was undergoing asbestos abatement. As a result, the firefighters were required to go through a post-fire decontamination in an effort to protect them.

The Denver asbestos fire raises important questions about firefighter safety. How many homes and office fires expose them to asbestos every year? Is the risk to health evenly spread out across the country or are some buildings, some types of fires, and some communities more likely to impose risk on firefighters?

Has the firefighter you love been exposed to aerosolized asbestos in the course of his duty? The asbestos experts at Fears | Nachawati can help you answer this and all your questions. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. With years of experience, we're committed to helping families just like yours!