Volunteer Fire Depts Risk Closure With New OSHA Regulation

A new regulation in the approval process from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) could shut down up to 80% of volunteer fire departments across the nation.

The proposed OSHA regulation would “increase training requirements, require more pre-planning for emergency situations, set stricter limits on the lifespan of some firefighting equipment, and impose more rigorous health screenings for [fire] fighters,” according to KCUR, a public radio station in Kansas City.
 

The added regulations proposed by OSHA would result in closure of many volunteer fire departments, reducing the safety of communities across the country.