Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Working at a Grass Fire Mississippi written by Tommy Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On February 1, 2014, a 57-year-old male volunteer fire fighter ("FF") spotted a grass fire threatening a local residence and nearby barn. After notifying dispatch, he assisted the local fire department in extinguishing the fire. He pulled a 1.5 inch hoseline to the fire in two locations and to the top of the engine's hosebed. While atop the engine hosebed, the FF was found unresponsive and not breathing (1341 hours). The incident commander of the responding fire department notified dispatch, then began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The FF was placed into the bed of a pickup truck and driven to the ambulance station with CPR administered en route. Upon arrival, the ambulance paramedics began advanced life support including cardiac monitoring with defibrillations, intravenous cardiac resuscitation medications, and intubation. The ambulance transported the FF to the hospital's emergency department (ED) where advanced life support continued an additional 12 minutes without a change in the FF's clinical status. At 1424 hours the attending physician pronounced the FF dead, and resuscitation efforts were discontinued. The death certificate, completed by the county coroner, listed "sudden cardiac death due to stress/overexertion at fire scene due to intentionally set fire due to hypertensive heart disease" as the cause of death. No autopsy was performed. Blood tests for carboxyhemoglobin were negative, suggesting the FF had minimal exposure to the carbon monoxide in fire smoke. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) investigators concluded that assisting with fire suppression activities probably triggered either a heart attack or a cardiac arrhythmia resulting in sudden cardiac death.
Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Working at a Residential Fire Mississippi written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (3) 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 NFPA 1582. (4) Phase in a comprehensive wellness and fitness program for fire fighters. (5) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation. (6) Provide fire fighters with medical clearance to wear self-contained breathing apparatus as part of the Fire Department's annual medical evaluation program. (7) Use a secondary (technological) test to confirm appropriate placement of the endotracheal tube. (8) Perform an autopsy on all on-duty fire fighter fatalities.
Download or read book Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death about 50 Minutes After Fighting a Grass Fire Kansas written by J. Scott Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NIOSH investigators offer the following recommendations to prevent similar incidents: (1) Provide mandatory pre-placement and annual medical evaluations to ALL fire fighters consistent with NFPA 1582 to determine their medical ability to perform duties without presenting a significant risk to the safety and health of themselves or others; and (2) Ensure 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.
Download or read book Fire Chief Suffers Heart Attack While Fighting a Structure Fire and Dies Mississippi written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 4, 2012, a 45-year-old male volunteer fire chief ("the Chief") was dispatched to a residential structure fire. At the scene, the Chief assisted in exterior fire suppression operations for about 30 minutes. Smoke exposure was intermittent, and the Chief did not wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The Chief and a crew member suddenly began coughing, became nauseated, and vomited. They took a rest break to drink some water, but both remained nauseated and became dizzy. The on-scene deputy police chief transported both to the hospital's emergency department (ED), where the Chief began complaining of chest pain; an acute heart attack was diagnosed. Despite care in the ED for approximately 75 minutes, the Chief suffered a cardiac arrest and died. Neither the ED nor the medical examiner's office measured carboxyhemoglobin levels to assess carbon monoxide exposure or possible carbon monoxide poisoning. The other crew member was treated for heat illness and released with no complications. The death certificate, completed by the county medical examiner investigator, listed "myocardial infarction" as the cause of death. The autopsy report, completed by the state deputy chief medical examiner, listed "atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease" as the cause of death. Given the Chief's long history of underlying coronary heart disease, NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical stress of fire suppression activities triggered his heart attack and subsequent cardiac death.
Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Exercising During His Shift California written by Thomas Hales (M.D.) and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 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 Wildland Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Performing Mop up overhaul Operations at Two Wildland Fires Florida written by J. Scott Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonetheless, the NIOSH investigators offer these recommendations to reduce the risk of on-the-job heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest among fire fighters. (1) Provide mandatory pre-placement and annual medical evaluations to ALL fire fighters consistent with the most recent edition (2003) of NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. (2) Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity; and (3) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure all fire fighters are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of wildland fire fighting.
Download or read book Career Fire Fighter Suffers Cardiac Arrest and Dies While Conducting Overhaul Operations at a Structure Fire Missouri written by Denise L. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1) Consider providing symptom limiting and diagnostic imaging exercise stress tests for fire fighters at increased risk for coronary artery disease and sudden cardiac death. 2) Work with the local union to phase-in an annual physical ability test.
Download or read book Reserve Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Working on a Fuel Reduction Crew Arizona 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: (5) Use a secondary (technological) test to confirm appropriate placement of the endotracheal (ET) tube during emergency intubations.
Download or read book Captain Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Performing Physical Fitness Training Mississippi written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death certificate, completed by the County Medical Examiner, and the autopsy, completed by the State Medical Examiner, listed “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease” as the cause of death. In 2012 the Captain experienced angina and was found to have a 99% blockage of his left anterior descending coronary artery. The blockage was successfully opened with angioplasty and a stent was placed. Since that time, the Captain has been followed by a cardiologist for his coronary heart disease (CHD). Given the Captain?s underlying CHD, NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical stress of fitness training probably triggered a cardiac arrhythmia, which ultimately resulted in his death.
Download or read book Fire Fighter engineer Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Performing Strenuous Fire Station Maintenance California written by Thomas R. Hales and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3) The FD and the local Union should negotiate to phase-in a mandatory fitness and wellness program consistent with NFPA 1583 and/or the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative. 4) Following an injury/illness, the final determination of a fire fighter's return-to-work status should be made by the fire department physician who is knowledgeable about the physical demands of fire fighting, the medical requirements of fire fighters, and the various components of NFPA 1582.
Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While Fighting Wildland Fire Virginia written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On September 24, 2010, a 54-year-old male volunteer fire fighter (FF) responded to a wildland fire at approximately 1756 hours. At the scene, the FF stretched 300 feet of 1 1/2-inch hoseline and extinguished an area of fire for about 35 minutes. After reporting that he did not feel well, the FF collapsed upon entering his brush truck. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced life support were begun, and the FF was transported to the local hospital's emergency department (ED). CPR and advanced life support continued in the ED for 5 minutes. At 1950 hours the ED physician pronounced the FF dead, and resuscitation efforts stopped. The death certificate and the autopsy listed "cardiomegaly" as the cause of death. Given the FF's underlying congenital heart block, cardiomegaly, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical exertion involved in responding to the call and performing fire suppression duties triggered an arrhythmia resulting in his sudden cardiac death.
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 Sudden Cardiac Death While Performing Work Capacity Test California written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On, May 31, 2002, a 59-year-old male career Fire Fighter (FF) was scheduled for a "Pack Test." The Pack Test is one of three work capacity test (WCT) designed to simulate the physical demands of wildland fire fighting. The Pack Test requires an individual to complete a 3-mile walk within 45 minutes while wearing a 45-pound vest. Successful completion of the Pack Test within the 45 minutes allows fire fighters to participate in federal wildland fire fighting operations. The FF began the Pack Test at approximately 0910 hours and had completed about 1.3 miles of the test when he suddenly collapsed. Crew members (emergency medical technicians [EMTs]) witnessed the collapse and initial assessment found the FF unresponsive with no pulse or respiration. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was begun. On-scene ambulance paramedics quickly began advanced life support (ALS) measures.
Download or read book Airport Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death While on Duty South Carolina written by J. Scott Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provide mandatory annual medical evaluations to ALL fire fighters consistent with - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, 2003 edition to determine their medical ability to perform duties without presenting a significant risk to the safety and health of themselves or others.
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