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Firefighter Burn Injuries: * According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 7500 firefighters were injured during training related activities in the United States in 2013 [1]. https://lnkd.in/e_pP_FEX In the majority of the burns we have witnessed or reviewed it has been the instructor(s) or the live fire ignition cadre are the individuals who are burned in training. Firefighters should always be aware of cumulative heat absorption and to rotate out of the environment while removing their gear allowing it to cool. This also prevents unnecessary thermal insult and cardiac stress to the firefighters. Stay Intelligently Aggressive! #firefighter #thermalimaging #firetraining

For firefighters, the dangers of the job go beyond the flames. In fact, more than half of all firefighter deaths are caused by overexertion and stress. That's exactly why the NFPA regular medical screenings and physical exams are so critical to keep your team safe. Learn more about NFPA 1582 physicals ,or schedule exams for your team, right here: https://lnkd.in/euCc83mf -- #firstresponders #firefighters #firefighting

October is Fire Prevention Month! According to U.S. Fire Administration and Fire Departments, from 2017 to 2021, there were about 36,784 fires at industrial or manufacturing sites each year on average. These fires caused 22 civilian deaths, 211 injuries, and $1.5 billion in property damage annually. However, many of these fires could be avoided with simple steps and responsible actions. Here are 5 tips to keep your employees safe at work! Our training and consulting services are tailored to protect your employees, customers, and work area from fires. Contact us at [email protected] for more information! #FireSafety #FirePreventionMonth #IndustrialFireSafety #FireSafetyTraining #SafetyTraining

The Heavy Burden of Firefighting: Understanding the Weight of Firefighters' Gear Firefighters are extraordinary individuals who risk their lives to save others, but have you ever wondered what they carry on their backs? Donning firefighter gear adds around 50-70 pounds (23-31 kg)! This includes: * Helmet: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) * Coat and pants: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg) * Boots: 5-7 pounds (2.3-3.2 kg) * Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg) * Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC): 3-5 pounds (1.4-2.3 kg) * Radio and communication equipment: 2-4 pounds (0.9-1.8 kg) Carrying this heavy gear can lead to fatigue, heat stress, and injuries. Yet, firefighters wear it all to protect themselves and others from fires. Let's take a moment to appreciate their strength and dedication! Sources: * National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) * International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) * Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) #FirefighterAppreciation #FireSafety #HeavyGear

Installing a fire sprinkler system is a practical way to keep people and firefighters safe from the risks of fires. Reports show that civilian fire death and injury rates are lower when fire sprinkler systems are present compared to reported fires in structures with no AES, and the rate of firefighter injuries was also lower when sprinklers were present.

I find the NFPA Report on Line of Duty Deaths to be woefully insufficient in helping the fire service understand LODD and in affecting necessary cultural change that values and optimizes human performance. While the reports does offer some interesting statistics, it falls short in asking the right questions to analyze the causal factors for these deaths. Questions like assessing training proficiency, identifying stress patterns pre-call, and evaluating critical factors during the incident are essential for a holistic understanding. For those committed to exploring human performance in the fire service look to the work of the deeply experienced team at #LeaderUnderFire. Link to NFPA Report: [NFPA Report on Fatal Firefighter Injuries](https://lnkd.in/e7pWU4Bn)

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This certaintly underrepresents the total number of fatalities. NIOSH reports that firefighters have a cancer fatality rate of 14% higher then the general population. The cancer fatality rate for the general population is 158.3/100K. There are approx 1.1 million career and volunteer firefighters in the US. That means that over the average rate of cancer fatalities 244 more firefighters die each year than average. A National Fallen Firefighters white paper reports the suicide rate of first responders is 18/100K versus 13/100K of the general public. That means there are 55 additional firefighter fatalities. Just those two sources add 299 deaths a year. By getting these two numbers down to the national average we would save the lives of nearly 300 firefighters every year. These numbers should be included if we want to be honest with ourselves.

Glimpses of Fire Mock Drill conducted at Stridely..!! To ensure the safety and preparedness of staff and patients in case of a fire emergency. The drill involved simulating a fire scenario and practicing evacuation procedures, including using fire extinguishers and following designated escape routes #FireMockDrill #MockDrill #Training #Safety #FireSafety #FireProtection #SafetyFirst #Teamwork

TBT Lecture specializing in fire Fighting extinguishers and ways to use them