Needless to say, you're running a risk with this occupation...but what risks are the riskiest? Nearly half of all firefighter deaths are caused by what?

Sudden cardiac death accounts for 39% of firefighter deaths, according to the NFPA. Other high-risk causes of death include internal trauma and crushing which accounts for 36% of fatalities, while smoke inhalation and asphyxia account for 9%, burns for 5%, and unspecified medical issues for the remaining 3%.

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