Type of injuries incurred by firefighters, baseline
| Type of injury | % of firefighters | % of injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Dislocation, strain, sprain | 18.8 | 76.3 |
| Superficial injury, open wound | 3.2 | 13.0 |
| Concussion, internal injury | 1.3 | 5.2 |
| Fire/chemical burn, scald, frostbite | 1.3 | 5.2 |
| Fractures | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Eye injury | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Amputation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Acute poisoning, infection | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Respiratory injury | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Thermal stress/heat exhaustion | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Heart attack, stroke | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other | 0.2 | 0.9 |