Download or read book Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death Approximately 18 Hours After Responding to an Incident Kentucky written by J. Scott Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (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. (6) Review EMS treatment protocols for acute myocardial infarction.
Download or read book Fire Fighter Suffers Probable Heart Attack at Fire Station Kentucky written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 12, 2000, a 51-year-old-male career deputy chief was on duty at his fire station. At 1518 hours, after lying down for approximately 1 hour, the victim arose from his bunk and collapsed. Hearing him fall, crew members came to his assistance and found him unresponsive, with a pulse and shallow respirations. After crew members obtained the medical kit and oxygen equipment, the victim ceased breathing and became pulseless. Approximately 64 minutes later, despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced life support (ALS) administered on the scene and at the hospital, the victim died. Although no autopsy was conducted, the death certificate and the coroner's report listed "acute myocardial infarction" as the immediate cause of death.
Download or read book Fire Fighter Collapses and Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Responding to a Vehicle Fire Kentucky 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: Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for FFs to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity; 5. Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure FFs are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural fire fighting; and 6. Use a secondary (technological) test to confirm appropriate placement of the endotracheal (ET) tube during emergency intubations.
Download or read book Firefighter Fatality Retrospective Study written by U. S. Fire Administration and published by FEMA. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This analysis sought to identify trends in mortality and examine relationships among data elements. To this end, data were collected on firefighter fatalities between 1990 and 2000. (For further information, see the "Methodology" section or the Appendix.) Using this analysis, better targeted prevention strategies can be developed in keeping with the USFA's goal to reduce firefighter deaths 25 percent by 2005. In contrast to the annual USFA firefighter fatality reports, this analysis allowed for comparisons over time to determine any changes in firefighter mortality, with a depth of scrutiny not present in earlier analyses.
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 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 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 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 Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Participating in Emergency Responses Maryland 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: 1) Conduct pre-placement and periodic medical evaluations to determine FFs medical ability to perform duties without presenting a significant risk to the safety and health of themselves or others. 2) Phase in a mandatory wellness/fitness program for FFs to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and improve cardiovascular capacity. 3) Perform a pre-placement and an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation to ensure FFs are physically capable of performing the essential job tasks of structural fire fighting. 4) Ensure that physicians knowledgeable about the physical demands of fire fighting and the components of National Fire Protection Associating (NFPA) 1582 discuss examination results with FF and clear them for duty.
Download or read book Fire Fighter technician Suffers Cardiac Death 6 Hours After Responding to Several Emergency Calls written by Thomas R. Hales and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death certificate and autopsy, completed by the Deputy Medical Examiner, listed "myocardial infarct" as the immediate cause of death due to "hypertensive cardiovascular disease." NIOSH investigators agree with this determination, but cannot rule out the possibility of cardiomyopathy. In either case, the FF-Technician's fatal incident was probably triggered by the heat and physical stress of responding to the emergency calls during his shift. NIOSH investigators offer the following recommendations to reduce the risk of on-duty heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths in this and other fire departments across the country.
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 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 Firefighter Autopsy Protocol written by and published by FEMA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 46 year old Airport Firefighter Suffers Fatal Heart Attack Responding to Call written by Denise L. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 20, 2019, at approximately 0058 hours, a 46-year-old career firefighter (FF) failed to respond to the apparatus for a call. A fellow firefighter went to find the FF and discovered him unconscious on the floor in a hallway leading to the apparatus bay. Crew members initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and notified in-house paramedics, who provided advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and transported the FF. The emergency department (ED) staff continued resuscitation efforts for nearly 20 minutes. The FF never regained an organized cardiac rhythm and was pronounced dead at 0151 hours.
Download or read book Volunteer Fire Fighter Suffers a Fatal Cardiac Event After Fire Suppression Training Pennsylvania written by Denise L. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 1, 2010, a 51-year-old volunteer Fire Fighter (FF) died after participating in fire suppression activities associated with a basic firefighting course (part of a 166 hour course). The incident occurred on the final day of training involving interior structural fire suppression and exterior fire drills. The FF, wearing full turnout gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), participated in one evolution of fire extinguishment lasting approximately 5 minutes and then experienced symptoms consistent with exhaustion and/or dehydration. Following rehydration and monitoring in rehabilitation (Rehab) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, he returned to training and completed a liquid propane drill lasting about 2 minutes. Approximately 5-10 minutes after this drill, the FF was found unresponsive and cyanotic. On scene emergency medical service (EMS) personnel summoned an ambulance, began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and attached an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the FF from which two shocks were administered without a change in the FF's clinical condition. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) was provided by the ambulance crew and the Emergency Department (ED). Despite these efforts the FF could not be resuscitated. The death certificate listed "stress induced cardiac arrhythmia" as the immediate cause of death and severe coronary disease as the underlying cause of death. The pathologist conducting the autopsy listed "severe occlusive coronary artery" disease (CAD) as the cause of death. Based on the autopsy findings and the clinical scenario, the NIOSH investigators conclude that the FF probably died from a cardiac arrhythmia triggered by the physical exertion associated with firefighting training or a cardiac arrhythmia caused by a heart attack, which was triggered by firefighting training. NIOSH offers the following recommendations to reduce the risk of on-the-job heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest among fire fighters at this, and other, fire departments (FD) across the country. 1) Provide mandatory pre-placement and periodic medical evaluations to all fire fighters consistent with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for FDs. 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. 3) Develop a comprehensive wellness/fitness program for fire fighters to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular (CVD) and improve cardiovascular capacity. 4) Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation. 5) Provide fire fighters with medical clearance to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of the FD's annual medical evaluation program. 6) Provide on-scene emergency medical services with advanced life support and transport capability during live fire training. 7) Ensure emergency medical services staff in rehabilitation have the authority, as delegated from the Incident Command System, to use their professional judgment to keep members in rehabilitation or to transport them for further medical evaluation or treatment. 8) Training Academy participants must be medically cleared for live fire training.
Download or read book Sergeant Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death During Training Kentucky written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 16, 2005, a 39-year-old male volunteer Sergeant (SGT) was preparing a physical ability course for search and rescue training at an acquired structure. Wearing full turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus SCBA), the SGT and a crew member completed the course and sat down for about 5 minutes. Both fire fighters stood up and the SGT suddenly collapsed. The crew member assessed the SGT and finding him semi-responsive, ran next door to notify the ambulance service. Emergency medical service (EMS) personnel responded, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed, advanced life support (ALS) treatment was given, and the SGT was transported to the local hospital's emergency department (ED). In the ED, ALS treatment continued for 30 additional minutes. Despite these measures, the SGT died.
Download or read book Fire Fighter driver Operator Suffers Sudden Cardiac Death After Responding to a Residential Burning Odor Call Illinois written by Tommy N. Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On November 11, 2012, a 61-year-old male career driver/operator ("D/O") and his truck company (Truck 40) were dispatched at 2205 hours to a three-story apartment building for a report of a burning odor. At the scene, the D/O set up the ladder and carried a ventilation saw to the roof. Fire fighters inside the building determined the smoke was caused by cooking and notified the D/O that ventilation was not necessary. When the D/O descended the ladder and reached the ground he was breathing rapidly. His shortness of breath persisted during the return trip to the fire station. While cleaning Truck 40 at the station, the D/O's shortness of breath worsened, and he reported some chest pain to crew members. They gave him oxygen and summoned an ambulance. The ambulance paramedics began treatment for pulmonary edema with oxygen, diuretics, and nitroglycerin and transported the D/O to the hospital's emergency department (ED). Shortly after arriving in the ED, the D/O had a cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was started followed by advanced life support including intubation with 100% oxygen. After 40 minutes in the ED, the D/O was pronounced dead at 2321 hours, and resuscitation efforts were stopped. The death certificate and autopsy report listed "hypertensive cardiovascular disease" as the cause of death with "coronary atherosclerosis" as a contributing factor. Additional autopsy findings included coronary artery disease, cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Given the D/O's underlying heart disease, NIOSH investigators concluded that the physical stress of responding to the call and ascending/descending the aerial ladder to the roof of a three-story building probably triggered his sudden cardiac death. NIOSH investigators offer the following recommendations to address safety and health issues and prevent similar incidents in the future. Provide annual medical evaluations to all fire fighters consistent with NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments. Conduct exercise stress tests into the fire department medical evaluation program for fire fighters at increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). Provide fire fighters with medical clearance to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of the fire department's medical evaluation program. Phase in a mandatory comprehensive wellness and fitness program for fire fighters. Perform an annual physical performance (physical ability) evaluation for all members.
