Recent Incidents
Monday Training - Stabilization and CO Emergencies
February 13th, 2006, 7:00 PM
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Deputy Chief Ron Comfort Jr. taught CO emergencies and CO detection meters.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas that results from incomplete burning of fuels
such as natural gas, propane, oil, wood, coal, and gasoline. Each year
many people die from accidental CO poisoning and thousands more are
injured.
The first symptoms of CO poisoning are
similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include: headache;
fatigue; shortness of breath; nausea; and dizziness.
If you think you have symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning or your CO alarm is sounding, CALL 911 and leave the
building immediately.
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| CO Emergency Lecture |
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| CO Meter Presentation |
Lieutenant Jake Bowman led the group in vehicle stablization training.
Vehicle stabilization is the first and one of the most important jobs for the first arriving crew at an accident scene. It is important to efficiently stabilize EVERY vehicle to minimize further injury to the patient and protect firefighters and the public from run-away vehicles.
Stabilization can mean many things. It can be as simple as placing wheel chocks on each vehicle or as complicated as cribbing boxes, high lift jacks and air bags. The important thing is to use common sense when evaluating the level of equipment required.
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| Stabilization and Cribbing Methods |
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| Cribbing Application |
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