FireRehab
Communications
July 2010
Volume 22

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The Rehab Training Center
Alternative staffing options for fireground rehab

Staffing a rehab sector at an incident or training is always challenging, and even more so with the current economy taking a toll on staffing levels. Most personnel are more interested in the tactings and stretegy of fire suppression, so where can you find help for rehab?
Solutions already being used

Fireground Medical Operations
Prehospital tourniquet use: An old tool revisited

Classical bleeding control has been direct pressure, elevation and occluding the blood vessel at the pressure point. The problem is this doesn't always get the bleeding under control, and it takes some manpower to accomplish. What about a tourniquet?
Jumper down: Trauma care at the fire scene

Knowing where to focus your attention can be the difference between life and death for a trauma patient on the fireground. Scene safety is always important, especially near a working fire, and then there are six key areas you need to focus your attention on. Where do you start?
Get Grant Funding for the Masimo Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter
Do you need help writing a grant to purchase the Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter? Let the team at FireGrantsHelp assist you to get the equipment you need to comply with new rehab standards and keep firefighters safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. Simply fill out our Direct Assistance form and a grant writer will assist you with your grant application at no cost.
Get free grant assistance today!

Fire Rehabilitation News:


Report: Fallen Kan. firefighter removed mask after becoming sick

DC firefighters focus on hydration during heat wave

Rehab truck helps Va. firefighters regain their cool


Boy presents Wash. firefighters with refreshing gift

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