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Firefighter Wellness Considerations in Fire Station Design

WebHilt calls the zoning of stations into hot, intermediate, and safe zones one of the biggest considerations in firefighter wellness design. “The hot (red) zone is the …

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Firefighter Health and Safety Starts at the Fire Station

WebBy Chris Mc Loone. When we think about firefighter health and safety, we often think of it on the fireground. We think about rehab after a fire, ensuring our PPE is …

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Six Ways to Optimize Firefighter Health and Wellness

WebHere are six ways to maintain firefighter health and wellness under extraordinary conditions: Minimize Stress.Let’s face it. Being a firefighter is already …

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Firefighter Health and Wellness

WebIt is a bit of a trick question, but it is intended to get individuals and organizations to begin to truly evaluate their efforts to improve firefighter safety, health, …

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Study Examines Results from O2X Human Performance Program …

WebA recent study published by the Journal of Exercise Physiology (online) shows promising results for the O2X Human Performance Program. The study was …

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How Fire Station Alerting Systems Affect Firefighter Health and …

WebThe Hearing Conservation Manual also states: “The primary factors that determine if noise can inflict hearing loss are intensity, frequency, exposure pattern, and …

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Indianapolis Fire Department Aims to Limit Cancer Risks with …

WebThe Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) continues to take aim at Cancer in the Fire Service with the recent purchase of a Chemical Detox Sauna, built to help …

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South Carolina to Launch Connected EMS, Health Data Platform …

WebImageTrend was chosen from a competitive process initiated by the state’s request for proposal (RFP). The contract includes multiple integrated solutions including …

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Edina, MN, Pursues $20M Community Health and Safety Center

WebThe city of Edina, MN, is seeking $10 million from the state legislature to replace an existing fire station and create a community health and safety center, …

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Life Scan Wellness Centers Announces Chief Todd LeDuc as Chief …

Web“We are delighted to have such a strong and passionate leader in Chief Todd LeDuc as he joins our Life Scan executive team. Chief LeDuc has a demonstrated track record of …

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Patient Movement and Lifting Solutions for Medics and EMTs

Web5 Levigait LLC makes the People Mover Patient Lifting System.(Photo courtesy of Levigait LLC.) Rick Binder, director of sales and marketing for Binder Lift …

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REV Group Advances Design of High-Risk Infection Control …

WebMilwaukee, WI—REV Group (REVG), a manufacturer of Type I, II, III emergency vehicles with more 50 years’ experience, has incorporated several product …

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A Look at Woburn Fire Department's New Headquarters Station

WebWoburn’s new station has 12 individual bunk rooms, each with three lockers to cover all shifts. “The health and safety of the station’s occupants is a priority, with the …

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Developments in Lighting, Alerting in Station Bunk

Web2 RPI’s Lighting Research Center found that red lighting in offices helped prevent the suppression of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the body’s sleep-wake …

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Important Considerations For Overhaul And Salvage

WebPersonal Property. Certain salvageable property, such as antiques and heirlooms, can be moved to non-involved rooms before overhaul begins, or covered with …

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Chandler (AZ) Fire, Health, and Medical Department Station 2811

WebChandler Station 2811 has three 84-foot long, drive-through, double-deep apparatus bays. Chandler Fire Station No. 2811 is the department’s newest, designed by …

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New Fire HQ on the Way for Milton (MA)

WebThe Milton Fire Department recently broke ground for its new Fire Department Headquarters. “Thank you to the Milton Fire Station Building Committee for …

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Health and Safety Start with Diesel Exhaust Removal

WebControlling firefighter diesel exhaust exposure is one of the easiest things fire departments can do in the name of health and safety. Here is a rundown on various …

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Bipartisan Fire Station Act Would Authorize $750M in Grants

WebThe bipartisan Fire Station Act would authorize $750 million in fire station construction grants. WASHINGTON, DC – U.S Rep. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D …

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