Posts tagged with "Rescue"
‘It’s time to embrace a new culture – a culture of search and rescue’
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
4 important considerations for victims of collapsed structures
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
Don’t ditch your helmet for rescue missions – just find the right one
Your structural firefighting helmet is basically your best friend on the fireground. But here’s why you should look at a sleeker model for certain situations.
Station boots: What firefighters should know before purchase
Before you buy your next pair of station boots, understand the standards and different features – your feet will thank you
Training day: Firefighter training exercises for the ice rescue novice
Suit up your crew in turnout gear, PPE and flotation devices, using rope rescue equipment for these three ice rescue training drills
8 keys to good firefighter extrication gloves
Whether or not the gloves are NFPA certified, use this checklist to guide your next extrication glove purchase
FDIC 2019 Quick Take: 10 policies your fire department needs
Fire department policies go beyond liability to increase firefighter safety and reduce the risk for preventable injuries and line of duty deaths
Patient management in the technical rescue environment
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
