What percent of On Duty Firefighter Deaths occurred in EMS activities?

• A. 4%
• B. 10%
• C. 9%
• D. 5%

Answer: (A)

The main idea is understanding how on-duty firefighter deaths are distributed by activity, specifically how often they occur during EMS work. Four percent is the best answer because, in the data used for this material, EMS activities account for only a small portion of on-duty fatalities. Even though EMS calls pose real risks, the majority of deaths tend to happen during fireground operations, rescues, or other duties, so the EMS category remains a relatively small slice of the total. Choosing a higher percentage would imply EMS work is a much larger cause of fatalities than the data shows, while four percent accurately reflects the typical proportion in this context.