Firefighters in the East Bay are bracing themselves for having to answer calls amid the intense temperatures of the current wave.
Firefighters have to wear and carry heavy gear. On extremely hot days, suiting up for a call can be extra challenging.
Con Fire captains pay special attention to the safety of their crews on weekends like this one, hoping to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. "We have a pretty robust physical fitness program here. That's a big part of it. But it's hard to account for 104 degree temperatures," said Burrus."But we encourage hydration the night before, during the work day. Rest cycles when appropriate. We're kind of depleted on resources a lot of times, just like most agencies in the state of California."
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