FireRehab
Communications
November 2007
Volume 6

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Fireground Medical Operations
Barriers to an Effective Rehab Sector
The following articles are parts 3 and 4 of a multi-part series exploring on-scene firefighter rehabilitation and what factors ensure the success of rehabilitation efforts.
The primary goal of emergency incident management is to mitigate the crisis situation as quickly and as safely as possible. One of the key objectives to meet that goal is efficient and effective resource management.

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There are several factors which act as de facto barriers to the activation and deployment of a functional rehabilitation and medical monitoring sector at prolonged fires, technical rescue operations and similar incidents.

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The Rehab Sector
Can You Pass the FireRehab Winter Test?
Another festive holiday season is upon us. Try and use this time to focus on your family and friends that make your lives so meaningful. We also know it is the time for us to see more structure fires and carbon monoxide checks; 'tis the season for candles, overloaded electrical circuits, supplemental heating sources and creosote in chimneys.

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News and Announcements:

Okla. fire department prepares for CO season
[Tulsa, Okla.]

N.J. rehab unit will respond to emergency locations
[Manalapan, N.J.]

Pa. firefighters suffer heat exhaustion
[Mt. Lebanon, Pa.]

Fatigue strikes SoCal firefighters battling wildfires
[Running Springs, Calif.]

Firefighters receive support from auxiliary
[Huntsville, Texas]
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FireRehab Tip
Cold weather basics
During cold, wet winter weather it's obviously important to stay as dry and warm as possible.

Remember that the outer shell of protective clothing absorbs water and can freeze, while protective hoods absorb moisture, including body perspiration ... Full Tip



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