A publication dedicated to the well-being of firefighters across North America and beyond.
Firefighters must keep in mind the cumulative effects of training or long bouts of fire suppression activities, in addition to ambient temperatures and the strenuous nature of the job. On-scene rehabilitation is imperative for structural firefighters.
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Dawn dish detergent has become a bit of an urban legend when it comes to decon - if it’s good enough for baby ducks, it’s good enough for you… right? Where did this legend come from, what’s in Dawn, and should you use it for your own decon procedure?
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A career in firefighting involves inherent risks and dangers, including short- and long-term medical, psychological, and social strains.
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Firefighters risk their own lives and health at work while trying to serve the public. Over the course of a career, firefighters will be exposed to many traumatic incidents, and those exposures can add up over time and cause increased stress.
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Over the years there have been many advancements in terms of firefighter PPE. These advancements answered specific problems that firefighters face, mostly to protect against thermal injuries and for airway protection. Firefighters identified a problem and when ingenuity or technology provided an answer, safety was enhanced and fireground activities became more effective.
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