firefighter fatalities while in route to an emergency.
65%
of deaths were a result of a collision or a rollover. (USFA)
According to a 1999 study by the Center for National Truck Statistics, rollovers are the most significant collision event affecting fire truck occupant injury. (CNTS)
1977-1999
49
tanker rollovers resulting in 54 firefighter fatalities (USFA)
Rollovers are the most significant collision event affecting fire truck occupant injury. (1999, CNTS)
“Rollover protection is just one more safety element we can include that raises the level of protection a little higher. I want to be able to say that we did everything in our power to ensure that the outcome [of an accident] would be less severe than it might otherwise have been without safety measures such as rollover protection. If we buy rollover protection and only one firefighter avoids serious injury as a result, then we've justified our investment, in my opinion."
Fire Chief Ken Gilliam, Noblesville, Indiana
“It was a unanimous decision to purchase the truck with rollover protection. We decided that it would give our firefighters the best safety available right now. If there is a rollover and the system deploys and saves someone’s life or prevents a serious injury, it’ll make it all worthwhile. We think it’s the best thing out there for our firemen in order to keep them safe in the cab.”
Assistant Chief Bob Wilson, Frankfort, Illinois
