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An Aggressive Approach to Decon to Save Firefighter Lives
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DOC TALK brings GOOD NEWS! Levels of COVID are declining, hospital systems are (on average) not overwhelmed, but the healthcare industry is struggling.
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DOC TALK – It’s a busy season for emergency responders, even without COVID.
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Research
Firefighter turnout gear is essential for reducing occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals during training and fire events.
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Doc Talk! Amid the NORMAL things going on (respiratory viruses, flu, seasonal colds, allergies), COVID is still an issue.
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Welcome to 2022 – lots going on. Still seeing rising COVID cases, both the Delta and Omicron variants.
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Tools/Resources
The data on firefighter cancers are sobering. Perhaps we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg – with many preventable cancers to realize.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Skin cancer is a common cancer in the general population and therefore requires a greater educational push to market the message and decrease skin cancer rates.
Cancer :
Tools/Resources
Firefighters face a greater risk of exposure to toxins now than ever before.
Cancer :
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Using a SCBA should be standard when any amount of smoke or products of combustion are present at any fire. If you smell smoke, you are being exposed.
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Research
This study provides the first series of controlled investigation experiments that allows fire scene investigation phases to be related to previously reported overhaul concentrations and extended out to 5 days… View Article
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Last Doc Talk of the year! Dr. A discusses the new Omicron variant, the recent rise in COVID cases, vaccination, boosters, and new COVID treatments available. Remember PREVENTION is better… View Article
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It is necessary to conduct training and information actions concerning the use and maintenance of protective clothing and the harmfulness of chemicals contaminating the garments used by firefighters.
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Dr. A discusses waves of COVID infection across the country.
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Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There’s lots going on. Enter the Omicron variant, it’s here in the US and multiple other countries across the globe, however we need more… View Article
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Dr. A is presenting graphics today to explain the vaccination process and the booster situation. The graphics break it down beautifully, AND focus on what’s going on in the fire… View Article
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Happy November! There’s a lot happening: new information on immunity, FFs still dying due to COVID-19 infection, FDA & CDC approval of vaccines for kids ages 5-11, authorization in the… View Article
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Halloween Week Doc Talk! It’s the end of #FirePreventionMonth, lots of important things going on. Dr. A discusses #COVID including alternative treatments and vaccination. Even if you’ve had COVID, it’s important to get vaccinated. Listen to hear why.
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The Lavender Ribbon Report Update, released in September 2021, takes things a step further by sharing personal stories, examples of how departments are implementing the best practices, and other information… View Article