Fire Rehab

September 27, 2016 | View as webpage Dear FireRehab Subscriber, In this month's FireRescue1 Rehab eNews, our experts cover the persistent issue of PPE protection and exposure. Bruce Evans discusses how skin plays a role in firefighter rehab. Jay MacNeal points out the importance of keeping tabs on abnormal vital signs after calls, and how firefighters should always follow up with their physicians during such an event. Lastly, Charles Bailey breaks down how one fire department was able to reduce firefighter overhaul risks by using simple tools and processes.  — The FireRehab Team FEATURED ARTICLE Skin's role in firefighter rehab Firefighter research shows PPE exposure risk  Chemical dangers: Skin protection from hazardous substances  Rad-57: Quick and Noninvasive Assessment of CO Levels in the Blood Enroll in the FireGrantsHelp Masimo Grant Assistance Program to receive electronic grant tools and notifications about upcoming grant opportunities. Get help with grants EMS DOCS RESPONDING Vital signs are only one component of fireground rehab By Jay MacNeal et al., FR1 Contributors Vital sign abnormalities during rehab may indicate a medical problem requiring the firefighter to follow-up with their primary care physician. An Olympic sport  BREAD & BUTTER BASICS How one fire department reduced firefighters' overhaul risks By Charles Bailey, FR1 Columnist Simple tools and processes can reduce exposure risk without compromising the fire mission. Step up your game  FIREREHAB NEWS Quiz: Test your firefighter rehab knowledge 3 FDNY firefighters hospitalized in blaze response 4 NY firefighters injured after brush fire Thousands of new patients seeking help for 9/11 illnesses More FireRehab News  FIREREHAB VIDEOS University of Ill. Fire Service Institute's live training simulations JJ Watt trains like a firefighter FireRescue1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for FireRescue1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.