Abstract
Despite the known carcinogenic hazards encountered by Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel on the job, little is known about what reportable components should be documented from ARFF incidents. Interviews and focus groups were used to investigate ARFF firefighters’ knowledge of and behaviors related to occupational exposures. Two interviews and five focus group sessions were conducted with a total of 52 ARFF firefighters. We describe perceptions of occupational exposure risks among ARFF Firefighters in South Florida and characterize the variables needed for ARFF exposure reporting.