VIDEO: Firefighters have a higher risk of heart problems, much of it because of the environment on the job, like smoke exposure and lack of sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
The Orlando Fire Department is trying to find a solution to part of that problem with a new fire station alert system. It’s not unusual for firefighters to respond to calls in the middle of the night. Previously, the alarm woke up the entire crew, even if that unit didn’t need to respond. With Orlando Fire’s new station alerting system, firefighters now only get the alarm if their unit needs to respond.
Orlando firefighters said that the system helps them sleep better at night and even respond more quickly to calls.