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Effects of Smoke Exposure NWCG

WEBWhile the makeup of smoke varies, here are just a few of the ways smoke could impact your health: Carbon Monoxide (CO) – Exposure to CO from wildland fire …

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Firefighter Stress Management NWCG

WEBStress. Stress is often caused by a feeling that life is out of control. Stress can be brought on by long work hours, conflicts at home, or working under pressure. …

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Heat Disorders NWCG

WEBHeat disorders. Heat disorders are a group of illnesses caused by prolonged exposure to hot temperatures, restricted fluid intake, or failure of the body's ability to regulate its …

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Mental Health Subcommittee NWCG

WEBIn recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, the NWCG Mental Health Subcommittee has created seven days of messaging to support wildland firefighter …

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Firefighter Nutrition NWCG

WEBFirefighter Nutrition. Nutrition is a critical part of the health and safety of wildland fire suppression personnel. This is the fuel for the body to perform the work and …

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Fatigue & Stress NWCG

WEBAccumulated (chronic) Fatigue is defined as fatigue from which normal rest does not produce recovery. Accumulated fatigue is often caused by extended periods of …

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Heat Stress NWCG

WEBHeat Stress. During activity, the body releases more than 70 percent of the energy used by muscles as heat. As a result, heat loss is crucial to prevent an excessive …

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Lightning Awareness NWCG

WEBLightning Awareness. The power of lightning is immense. For every ten feet of ascent through the air, there is a 300-volt potential difference in electricity. This …

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Altitude Sickness NWCG

WEBAcute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the term used to describe illness related to altitude. Unfortunately, the symptoms of AMS are similar to many other illnesses. …

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Hypothermia NWCG

WEBHypothermia occurs when your core body temperature falls below normal. It can easily happen in cold winds or wetness. Hypothermia can also occur in moderately …

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Dirty Nomex® NWCG

WEBDirty Nomex®. Nomex® is the brand name for a heat and flame-resistant textile made by the DuPont chemical company and first marketed in 1967. Today, more …

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NWCG Publication Catalog NWCG

WEBNWCG's Publication Management System (PMS) includes standards, guides, job aids, position taskbooks, training curricula, and other documents. Publications are …

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Valley Fever NWCG

WEBValley Fever. Estimated Areas with Valley Fever in the United States (Centers for Disease Control). Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is an illness caused …

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Take 5@2 PPE NWCG

WEBWe strongly recommend the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The “Take 5@2” safety messages are a cooperative project of 6 Minutes for Safety, the …

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Operations Section Chief Type 3 NWCG

WEBThe Operations Section Chief Type 3 (OPS3) manages incident operations through the operations section, establishing divisions, groups, and units as necessary to …

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RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)

WEBHighlights the importance of mental health in wildland fire. The video also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and highlights the resources available …

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Hydrogen Sulfide Gas NWCG

WEBFire personnel can be exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas (H²S) which is commonly expelled during oil and gas extraction operations and some coal seam seeps. …

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