Concussions in firefighters: "I just got my bell rung"; Ethical dilemmas in firefighter rehab; Severely burned Pa. firefighter returns to duty;
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In this FireRehab eNews, read about the unseen risks associated with concussions, and learn why the determined attitude of firefighters and emergency service personnel can be deadly.

Also, read about the firefighters who responded to a gas leak and found a homicide scene instead.


The FireRescue1 Team
The Rehab Zone
By Ken Lavelle, FireRehab Columnist
Even mild trauma such as a fall from standing can cause bleeding in or around the brain. Blood vessels between the brain and skull are somewhat stretched and have an increased tendency to be damaged and bleed. Mitigating risky conditions
The Rehab Training Center
By Jeffrey Lindsey, FireRehab Columnist
The bottom-line question is: are your actions or inactions jeopardizing your reputation and putting you at risk of liability? You have to make some tough decisions if your officer is not handling the situation as you would expect him or her to. Scenarios to think about
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Firefighters respond to Philly gas leak, find homicide scene instead
Severely burned Pa. firefighter returns to duty
Pa. firefighters rescue couple, baby from gas, carbon monoxide leaks
Carbon monoxide leak in NY sends 42 to hospital
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