Emergency medical services (EMS) have to be on their toes and keep a close eye on the air quality as well as the surrounding environment.
As a result, a wide range of hazardous and dangerous chemicals are present in the air.
Below is a list of common and commonly occurring pollutants, the types of pollutants and how to prevent or mitigate them.
For more information, please refer to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website.