Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death at a Structural Fire New York written by Thomas R. Hales and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonetheless, potentially relevant issues applicable to this FD include: 1) emphasize the importance of communication and accountability on the fire ground, particular to fire fighters with minimal fire ground experience; 2) reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity by emphasizing the fire department's mandatory wellness/fitness program.

Download or read book Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers Cardiac Arrest While Battling a Structure Fire New York written by Lisa N. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death certificate completed by the medical examiner listed the immediate cause of death as an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) with physical exertion in a hot, humid environment listed as a contributing cause. An autopsy was not performed. NIOSH investigators concluded that the FF's heavy physical exertion, coupled with his probable underlying coronary artery disease (CAD) triggered his sudden cardiac death. It is unlikely the following recommendations could have prevented the FF's death. Nonetheless, the NIOSH investigators offer these recommendations to reduce the risk of on-the-job heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest among fire fighters: -Expand the current annual medical evaluation requirement to include Driver/Operators.

Download or read book Fire Fighter emergency Medical Technician Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death During Overhaul New York written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (3) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure fire fighters are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural firefighting. (4) Secure endotracheal tubes to prevent dislodgment during patient treatment, transfer, and transport. (5) Reconsider routine use of coronary artery calcium scans.

Download or read book Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death During Fire Suppression at a Structural Fire Indiana written by J. Scott Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first four recommendations below are preventive measures recommended by other fire service groups to reduce the risk of on-the-job heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest among fire fighters. The next recommendation addresses a potential safety issue related to this particular event. The final recommendation addresses a potential safety issue unrelated to this particular event.

Download or read book Lieutenant Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death at the Scene of a Structure Fire South Carolina written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (4) Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity. (5) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure fire fighters are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural fire fighting; and (6) Perform an autopsy on all on-duty fire fighter fatalities.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Repacking a Hose Load on a Fire Engine New Jersey written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3) Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity. 3) Ensure that fire fighters are cleared for duty by a physician knowledgeable about the physical demands of fire fighting, the personal protective equipment used by fire fighters, and the various components of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medicine Program for Fire Departments. 4) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure fire fighters are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural fire fighting. 5) Use a secondary (technological) test to confirm appropriate placement of the endotracheal (ET) tube during emergency intubations.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers On duty Sudden Cardiac Death Missouri written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On October 23, 2010, a 37-year-old male career fire fighter (FF) was working a 24-hour shift as the driver/operator of the tanker. During the shift he responded to two emergency calls. At the first call, a dwelling fire, the FF participated in interior structural fire fighting. At the second fire, a mutual aid call, the FF provided water supply. During the remainder of the shift, the FF performed about 2 hours of physical fitness training. That evening, he was having trouble falling asleep and remained in the day room where he sent a text message to a friend at midnight. The next morning crew members found the FF deceased and notified the coroner. The death certificate listed "sudden cardiac death probably exasperated (sic) or induced by overexertion fighting two structure fires while on duty" as the cause of death. The autopsy listed "cardiac arrhythmia secondary to dilated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and severe arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease" as the cause of death. Given the FF's underlying dilated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical stress of fire suppression activities and physical fitness training triggered a fatal heart arrhythmia. NIOSH investigators offer the following recommendations to address general safety and health issues. It is unclear, however, whether these recommendations could have prevented the FF's death. NIOSH investigators offer the following recommendations to address general safety and health issues. It is unlikely, however, that any of these recommendations would have prevented the Trainee's death. Provide preplacement and annual medical evaluations to all fire fighters in accordance with NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. Ensure that fire fighters are cleared for return to duty by a physician knowledgeable about the physical demands of fire fighting, the personal protective equipment used by fire fighters, and the various components of NFPA 1582. Phase in a mandatory comprehensive wellness and fitness program for fire fighters. Perform a candidate and an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation for all members. Provide fire fighters with medical clearance to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of the Fire Department's medical evaluation program.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Unwitnessed Sudden Cardiac Death After Responding to Mobile Home Fire South Carolina written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -Perform a pre-placement and an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation for ALL fire fighters to ensure they are physically capable or performing the essential job tasks of structural fire fighting. -Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity. -Provide adequate fire fighter staffing to ensure safe operating conditions.

Download or read book Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers Heart Attack While Battling Structure Fire and Dies 6 Days Later New York written by Lisa Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5) Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity. 6) Perform an autopsy on all on-duty fire fighter fatalities.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Responding to Two Calls Kansas written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (6) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure fire fighters are capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural firefighting. (7) Review procedures for maintaining batteries in cardiac monitors.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Heart Attack at the Scene of a Structure Fire and Dies Two Months Later Indiana written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No autopsy was performed. The following recommendations address some general health and safety issues. This list includes some preventive measures that have been recommended by other agencies to reduce the risk of on-the-job heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest among fire fighters.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Heart Attack During Structural Fire Fighting Operations and Dies 8 Days Later Kentucky written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 30, 2011, a 49-year-old male volunteer fire fighter (FF) responded to a residential structure fire. The FF, wearing full turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on-air, climbed a 14-foot ladder to the second floor and performed exterior and interior fire suppression activities for about 30 minutes. After the fire was brought under control, he started to perform overhaul (mop-up) operations on the second floor when he suddenly collapsed. Crew members carried the FF down the stairs and outside the dwelling. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was begun as an ambulance was requested. The ambulance arrived, advanced life support was provided, and the FF was transported to the local hospital's emergency department (ED). In the ED, the FF regained a pulse but remained minimally responsive and was flown to a regional hospital where angioplasty was performed. Over the next 8 days, his condition did not improve and, after consulting with the family, the decision was made to remove the FF from life support. The attending physician pronounced him dead at 0434 hours on July 8, 2011. The death certificate listed "myocardial infarct" due to "cardiac arrest" as the cause of death. No autopsy was performed. Carboxyhemoglobin levels were not measured to test for carbon monoxide exposure. Given the FF's known underlying coronary artery disease (CAD), NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical exertion of responding to the call and suppressing the fire triggered his heart attack, which caused his death. NIOSH investigators offer the following recommendations to address general safety and health issues. Had some of these recommended programs been in place, it is possible the FF's death may have been prevented. Provide preplacement and annual medical evaluations to all fire fighters. Ensure fire fighters are cleared for return to duty by a physician knowledgeable about the physical demands of fire fighting, the personal protective equipment used by fire fighters, and the various components of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582. Phase in a comprehensive wellness and fitness program for fire fighters. Perform a preplacement and an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation. Provide fire fighters with medical clearance to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of the Fire Department's medical evaluation program. Use a secondary (technological) test to confirm appropriate placement of the endotracheal tube. Perform an autopsy on all on-duty fire fighter fatalities.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Responding to a Water Rescue Call Pennsylvania written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (2) Secure endotracheal tubes to prevent dislodgment during patient treatment, transfer, and transport. (3) Ensure that fire fighters are cleared for duty by a physician knowledgeable about the physical demands of firefighting, the personal protective equipment used by fire fighters, and the various components of NFPA 1582. (4) Provide fire fighters with medical evaluations and clearance to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). (5) Develop a structured wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity. (6) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure fire fighters are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural firefighting.

Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Heart Attack and Dies After Fighting a Structure Fire Louisiana written by Tommy Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 3, 2011, a 45-year-old male volunteer fire fighter ("the FF") was dispatched to a structure fire. Wearing turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) off-air, the FF assisted in exterior fire suppression operations followed by interior overhaul (SCBA on-air) for a total of 30 minutes. After 10 minutes of self-rehabilitation, the FF assisted in breaking down hoselines when he commented that he "felt funny." He walked to the rescue unit and suddenly collapsed (0541 hours). Crew members notified dispatch to request an ambulance while cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was begun and an automated external defibrillator (AED) was placed; three shocks were administered. Advanced life support was provided by the ambulance personnel at the scene and during transport to the local hospital emergency department (ED). Inside the ED, the FF's pulse returned, but he never regained consciousness. An acute heart attack was diagnosed and emergency cardiac catheterization was performed with stent placement. The FF, however, suffered recurring bouts of ventricular fibrillation in the catheterization lab and in the intensive care unit over a period of 4 hours. At 1120 hours the FF was declared dead and resuscitation efforts were discontinued. The death certificate and the autopsy report listed "myocardial infarction" as the cause of death. Given the FF's underlying coronary artery disease (CAD), NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical stress of fire suppression activities triggered his heart attack which resulted in sudden cardiac death.

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