Through various methods of action and through a significant number of areas, efforts are being made to reduce the dangers that threaten human civilization. In accordance with the fact that the world's population is increasing significantly and that the population density of certain areas is increasing, the danger of fire is one of the most significant, which must be influenced in order to avoid large-scale disasters. At the same time, brominated flame retardants (BFR) have been used in the production of the most commonly used products throughout history as compounds that significantly contributed to the reduction of the risk of ignition of certain materials and products. However, their ability to concentrate in the environment, the food chain and the human body and numerous toxicological studies resulted in the need to be included in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Despite the ban on use and restrictions on application, BRFs are still found in the environment, the food chain and the human body, and it is considered necessary to educate and raise awareness of all vulnerable or risk groups that can be negatively affected. This is the basic task of all healthcare workers, especially nurses and technicians. However, it is emphasized and considered that they still do not have sufficient levels of knowledge and relevant information to be able to act preventively on the exposure of vulnerable groups to these compounds, and to carry out their education. The paper gives a brief description of the structure and properties of the most important BFRs, as well as the results of research into the impact of BFRs on human health. The possible role of nurses and technicians in raising awareness of this problem and implementing preventive measures is also discussed.