The #IAFF has developed a resource for first responders on treating patients who may have been exposed to the #Coronavirus.Please review these tips to help prevent the virus from spreading in your community. https://t.co/GjXPBPJy8X
#LAFD#Photos: LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas joined Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and LAFD Medical Director, Marc Eckstein MD, at the LAFD Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center in Elysian Park on Fe… https://t.co/AE9MVDbqzj
John Dixon believes firefighting is mostly a kinesthetic action that’s coupled with moments of critical thinking, which is gained through knowledge that’s a byproduct of education. #HigherEducation#Firehouse https://t.co/w7PO6kXdAQ
Richard Bossert reminds us of the difference between sympathy and empathy and how important both are in the best EMS outcomes. #EMS#Firehouse https://t.co/Swy8BrXspJ
2019 was the busiest year on record for the Stockton Fire Department:
We responded to 51,277 emergencies, with 51 firefighters a day protecting 352,800 citizens, including
313 Working Structure Fires & 3,393 total fires.
Stay tuned later this week for the
2019 Year in Review.
We cannot afford to ignore the #EMS elephant of an aging leadership
Do something to prep the next-gen EMS leader; we may be aging to the point where we will soon need their services
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Architect Dean Sparaco explains why departments that hold firefighter training in the highest regard incorporate that element into the design of new stations. #StationDesign#Firehouse https://t.co/Em6JBw51DC
The FDNY had rescinded a medical accommodation and demanded four #firefighters remain clean shaven, even though they suffer from a skin condition that makes shaving with a razor painful and can cause scarring. https://t.co/Im2RUgaw7D
Remember 2 Things: Defibrillation with less hands-off-chest time
In this episode of Remember Two things, Steve Whitehead details two common mistakes made by EMS providers when using a manual defibrillator, and two techniques to up your skill level.
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