Safety Risk
Chernobyl disaster, killed 134 emergency workers, plant operators, and firefighters
exposure to high levels of radiation from acute radiation syndrome
Dangerous Conditions
US National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: in 2021, 141 firefighters died from injuries
Time Sensitivity
Greater access to surgical care, especially in emergency settings
developing countries could avert 1.5 million deaths a year
Other Highlights
Inaccessibility
Limited visibility and communication
Psychological impact