Operational Medicine Alliance

Standard Will Change Thermal Imagers
Firehouse.com
The standard requires all potential devices to pass a gauntlet of tests simulating the conditions it would endure on the fireground. ...

Understanding and using protective hoods
FireRescue1
This practice works well only when the hood has been properly and fully positioned with the other ensemble elements before entering the fireground. ...

Suspect arrested in Calif. explosion injuring 4 firefighters
FireRescue1
... firefighters turned off gas and electricity to the house before the explosion, and preliminary investigations have found no fault in fireground operations.

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Technology for Safeguarding First Responders Inside Buildings to be Showcased ...
WPI News
A panel on the real-world experiences of first responders, including a presentation on fireground injury and death by Billy Goldfeder, deputy chief of the ...

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Chillicothe demonstrated it will be supportive when needed
Chillicothe Gazette
This is an often forgotten, yet vital function on any fireground. As important to any response by the involved fire and EMS agencies to this incident, ...

Learn how to fight fire the family way
Glasgow Evening Times
Families get the chance to learn fireground drills, hose running and search and rescue techniques. Community Safety Development Co-ordinator Stephen McKee ...

Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition Awarded $394000 Department of Homeland ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Determining whether HCN is or is not present on the fireground cannot be based on the color of smoke. This training program guarantees firefighters will ...

Centre County firefighters turn up the heat at 4th Fest
Centre Daily Times
The leading cause of death for firefighters is cardiac arrest on the fireground.” This weekend, they'll be running the Arts Festival 10K. ...

Multi-tasking at Multiple Dwelling Occupancies: Ladder Companies
Firehouse.com
Many of the ladder company functions are critical to overall success on the fireground. These tasks must be done quickly and effectively; therefore, ...

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