Eagle Creek Fire Camp Crud 2017

Due to its annual recurrence, Camp Crud tends to be seen as something wildland firefighters and support personnel endure as a normal hazard of the job. However, you should know that there are preventive measures you can use to help eliminate or reduce the incidents of Camp Crud affecting you or the fire community. At times, the exact cause of Camp Crud can be hard to pinpoint. It is most often linked to infectious agents, lung irritants, or particulate matter such as dust and smoke exposure, dehydration, lack of sleep—or a combination of all of these factors. It’s important to note that once your respiratory system is affected, the rest of your body’s normal functions will also be impacted.

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