{"id":861,"date":"2017-07-12T03:46:32","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T07:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=861"},"modified":"2017-07-06T22:50:10","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T02:50:10","slug":"firefighters-now-fighting-black-mold-fire-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/12\/firefighters-now-fighting-black-mold-fire-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighters Are Now Fighting Black Mold in Their Own Fire Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mold Isn’t Just In Old Buildings, Find Out if You’re Safe Before It’s Too Late.<\/p><\/div>\n

Firefighters handle dangerous threats in the line of duty every day, but members of three stations in Oklahoma are facing one closer to home as black mold<\/a> takes a toll on their health.<\/p>\n

Black Mold: A Small but Mighty Foe<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Northwest Rogers County Firefighter James Pippin, their three buildings date back to 1986 and poor maintenance has resulted in a major infestation of black mold<\/a>. The fungus has been found throughout the stations on ceilings, baseboards and other surfaces.<\/p>\n

Pippin explained that many of the firefighters began experiencing headaches, watery eyes, sinus congestion and other upper respiratory symptoms<\/a>. They felt fine upon reporting to work, but started feeling ill as the days wore on.<\/p>\n

After the firefighters compared notes, they had a professional come out to their stations and conduct mold inspections. While the control test performed outdoors showed 130 parts per cubic foot, the measurement indoors was a staggering 9,400 parts per cubic foot.<\/p>\n

What’s the Solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Pippin noted, that amount is just below the level when professionals recommend immediate evacuation. Armed with the test results, the fire chief called a board meeting to address the situation.<\/p>\n

The decision was made to relocate all three stations as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Pippin says, the budget is tight and viable options are hard to find.<\/p>\n

Contact Stern Mold for Safe and Effective NY Mold Removal<\/strong><\/p>\n

If black mold can take down firefighters, imagine the damage it could cause in your own home or building. Contact us<\/a> today to schedule a free mold inspection and learn more about our eco-friendly, non-intrusive NY mold removal program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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