There is no easy solution to managing fatigue in an industry that must be available 24 hours each day, 365 days a year. Fatigue has been linked to medical errors, automobile crashes, injuries, and other consequences that are relevant to firefighters. High rates of cardiovascular disease and death in the fire service may be linked to fatigue and sleep disruptions.         

A recent study found that a high percentage of firefighters suffered from sleep disorders, including sleep apnea—meaning that even when off-duty, many firefighters may not be getting sufficient rest—and that those firefighters were more likely to experience motor vehicle accidents and certain medical and mental health problems.

Safety Biometrics offers real-time fatigue monitoring and alerting to First Responders dealing with fatigue and health-safety concerns.