Wildfire Firefighter Hydration

09/05/22

“Why is hydration for wildfire firefighters so important?”

Wildfire firefighters have to operate in some of the most brutal conditions imaginable. They can be forced to relocate to remote areas at a moment’s notice, work for upwards of twenty-hour shifts, and put their lives on the line for their communities. In doing all of this in ultra-high temperatures and heavy gear, dehydration can set in fast. To combat this, Wildfire Firefighter Hydration needs to be taken seriously and systematically. Research has shown that wildfire firefighters need to drink around 1 liter per hour of activity.

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