Research on the Health of Women in the Fire Service: What We Know and...
June 16, 2022 | 1 PM EDT
While the field of firefighter health researched has blossomed over the past decade, the body of knowledge has primarily been focused on the health of male firefighters until recently. Current work by scientists nationally is now starting to shed light on how firefighting affects females in ways similar to and different from male firefighters. This keynote will outline recent and emerging topics such as reproductive health, behavioral health, and modifiable risk factors among this population--both what is known today and what is in the pipeline for future research.
While the field of firefighter health researched has blossomed over the past decade, the body of knowledge has primarily been focused on the health of male firefighters until recently. Current work by scientists nationally is now starting to shed light on how firefighting affects females in ways similar to and different from male firefighters. This keynote will outline recent and emerging topics such as reproductive health, behavioral health, and modifiable risk factors among this population--both what is known today and what is in the pipeline for future research.
EMS: What Is ‘Long COVID’ and How Do You Protect Yourself?
Recorded May 3, 2022|Watch Now!
It has been estimated that up to 30% of patients that were ill with COVID might experience post-COVID conditions, even if they only had mild illness. This webcastwill review what is known about ‘Long COVID’ and will review protective strategies for EMS providers. Participants will be able to 1) recognize Long COVID symptoms, 2) describe COVID relevant infection prevention measures and 3) ask questions of infectious disease and EMS specialists.
It has been estimated that up to 30% of patients that were ill with COVID might experience post-COVID conditions, even if they only had mild illness. This webcastwill review what is known about ‘Long COVID’ and will review protective strategies for EMS providers. Participants will be able to 1) recognize Long COVID symptoms, 2) describe COVID relevant infection prevention measures and 3) ask questions of infectious disease and EMS specialists.
German Firefighters ‘Rescue’ High-School Exam from Locked Safe
Firefighters in Bocholt received an unusual distress call from a local high school after teachers were unable to open a safe containing the questions for a final-year exam.
CT Firefighters Hurt in Fire at Historic Lighthouse Inn
Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a fire at the newly reopened Lighthouse Inn. Two firefighters were transported.
人烧in Bloomington (IL) House Fire
The injuries suffered during the incident were from splashing oil while trying to move a burning pan, police said.
Fire Crews Close in Around Massive NM Wildfire
Firefighters in New Mexico built more fire lines and clear combustible brush near homes close to the fringes of the largest wildfire burning in the U.S.
Tornadoes Strike TX, OK; More Storms in Forecast
A storm system spawned several tornadoes that whipped through areas of Texas and Oklahoma, causing damage to a school, a marijuana farm and other structures.
New Milford (CT) Family of Three Displaced by House Fire
A family of three has been displaced from their home following a Wednesday fire in the Merryall section of town.
