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Wellness :
Video
DOC TALK for mid-February. GOOD NEWS! Covid cases on the decline.
Cancer :
Video
The Firefighter Protective Hood
Cancer :
Video
After the Fire – Loading Hose – Tactical Nuances
Cancer :
Video
The Firefighter Helmet – Cleaning the Inside Liner
Cancer :
Video
An Aggressive Approach to Decon to Save Firefighter Lives
Wellness :
DOC TALK brings GOOD NEWS! Levels of COVID are declining, hospital systems are (on average) not overwhelmed, but the healthcare industry is struggling.
Wellness :
DOC TALK – It’s a busy season for emergency responders, even without COVID.
Cancer :
Research
Firefighter turnout gear is essential for reducing occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals during training and fire events.
Wellness :
Doc Talk! Amid the NORMAL things going on (respiratory viruses, flu, seasonal colds, allergies), COVID is still an issue.
Wellness :
Video
Welcome to 2022 – lots going on. Still seeing rising COVID cases, both the Delta and Omicron variants.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
The data on firefighter cancers are sobering. Perhaps we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg – with many preventable cancers to realize.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Skin cancer is a common cancer in the general population and therefore requires a greater educational push to market the message and decrease skin cancer rates.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Firefighters face a greater risk of exposure to toxins now than ever before.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Using a SCBA should be standard when any amount of smoke or products of combustion are present at any fire. If you smell smoke, you are being exposed.
Cancer :
Research
This study provides the first series of controlled investigation experiments that allows fire scene investigation phases to be related to previously reported overhaul concentrations and extended out to 5 days… View Article
Wellness :
Video
Last Doc Talk of the year! Dr. A discusses the new Omicron variant, the recent rise in COVID cases, vaccination, boosters, and new COVID treatments available. Remember PREVENTION is better… View Article
Cancer :
Research
It is necessary to conduct training and information actions concerning the use and maintenance of protective clothing and the harmfulness of chemicals contaminating the garments used by firefighters.