"We all know the chain of survival metaphor: that it requires the coordinated decisions and actions of many to save a life. There is a chain of survival for our firefighters, too." - H&S Committee member Chris Kip
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Our March #health and #wellness#newsletter for @HCDFRS. @IAFFNewsDesk reminded us that heart attacks in fire service are largely preventable. Studies show that cancer as a disease is also largely preventable. Are FFs ready to talk about it?
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In the first two weeks of 2020, 7 roadway responders have been struck and killed by vehicles while assisting the public. These lossess end people's lives, destroy familiies, and impact driving safety.
Slow Down &Move Over when you see lights, vests, or reflectors.
On a mission in St Louis, Mo. with the LowCountry AHIMT and Dr. David Griffin, attending the All-Hazards Incident Management Team Association Conference. Man, I’m blessed!
As a #firefighter, your health and wellness is your responsibility.
Get ✅
Train for Performance
Hydrate
Eat Sensibly
Get your Rest
Be better today than you were yesterday.
Appreciate the opportunity to attend and participate in this forward thinking symposium. Lots of great information involving future technology and the potential impacts on our communities, departments, firefighters, etc.
Congratulations! Thanks for allowing me to observe the exercise. Very good training and much needed. Chief Jones thank you for the GREAT job you’re doing as our State Fire Marshal and leading the way in keeping the SC Fire Service prepared. God Bless!
The @SCStateFire Palmetto Incident Support Team completed a week-long training course today. The course consisted of classroom sessions and practical exercises. Today ended with a functional exercise in response to a fictional Category 4 hurricane making landfall in Charleston.
Swiftwater recertification classes are continuing today on the Saluda River!
Our #2ndShift & #3rdShift firefighters are practicing reading currents & victim rescue techniques! @ColaFire
Register for the Charleston TIM Team and TIM Training ? April 25. This is a free traffic incident management event for all responders ? fire, police, Highway Patrol, EMS, coroners, towing/recovery, dispatchers, DOT, public works, media. https://t.co/rIriLJqE2W