It is not yet near as hot as it was last year at this time,
but that doesn’t mean that you’re not experiencing heat related injuries and
sometimes LODDs. From July 2011 to July 2012 you reported 41
heat related injuries. These injuries
are most often occurring during Fire Suppression and Skills Training activities
- two areas where full PPE is typically worn.
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| Activities leading to heat related injuries - click to enlarge |
Heat-related injuries include dehydration, dizziness and
exhaustion:
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| Types of heat related injuries - click to enlarge |
These injuries are occurring during overhaul, training
exercises, rescue non-fire type calls, and while working fires. All of this means you need to watch yourself
and your team for signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration and you need to
utilize the rehab services provided to you.
Learn more about Heat
Stress and Rehab today to stay safe (and cool!) tomorrow.
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