Rehab
The rehab resource page aims to educate firefighters about the importance of on-scene rehabilitation. Find news related to during- or post-fire scene rehab, plus tips and exclusive training articles to help you and your department implement a successful rehab program. This resource page also covers the threats posed by heat exhaustion, dehydration, and cyanide and carbon monoxide poisoning, as well as the latest products on the market that can assist fire departments in helping firefighters stay safer on the incident scene.
Heavy equipment was needed to breach the concrete structure for ventilation
Several firefighters suffered heat-related injuries while fighting the Woodland fire
It’s important to consider both the physical and mental well-being of personnel when deciding whether to begin a rehab operation
Use the acronym to plan for five key elements needed to handle rehab operations for dozens of firefighters over several hours
Evaluating NFPA 1584 fireground rehab procedures as they related to prevention of heat-related illnesses
Capt. Joseph Fontaine earned the ninth highest test score, but was not promoted to rank of battalion chief
Taking care of these four areas of overall firefighter health will improve fireground performance and reduce recovery time
Firefighters are especially vulnerable to cancer-causing contamination around the face and neck; there are several ways firefighters can clean that area on scene
Halligan was dropped off at the station after being found in a ditch by a city worker plowing snow
Rehab patients are friends and co-workers, which requires additional awareness for rehab medical personnel and preplanning to administer over-the-counter medications
John Cutler, a 13-year veteran, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and can only move with crutches or a wheelchair
Let’s get smart about emergency responder hydration by understanding the need for prehydration and rehydration with water
The department reported worker’s compensation claims from overexertion dropped 42 percent
Like any fireground activity, a well-run rehab sector begins with planning and ends with execution
Point-of-care devices can supplement but not replace history-taking and physical examination during fireground rehab patient assessment
When researchers studied severely obese firefighters and its effect on their health and safety, the results were alarming
Vital sign abnormalities during rehab may indicate a medical problem requiring the firefighter to follow-up with their primary care physician
This quick quiz will test your understanding of vital signs and hydration on the fireground
Measuring the scope of the firefighter suicide problem has always been tough, these studies add data and a prevention model
Exercise alone won’t shave the extra pounds that increase firefighters’ safety and health risks
Understand the importance of balancing clean eating with stress to achieve your wellness, fitness and health goals
Here are eight steps to making “one for all and all for one” improvements to firefighter health and safety
Officials said the firefighter may have suffered from heat exhaustion
The pilot rehab program would reduce repetitive emergency calls and increase first responder availability
About 50 firefighters from several departments responded to the attic fire
Even with departmental tobacco bans in place, some firefighters need an extra push to quit.
Four fire departments responded; the injured firefighter’s condition was not reported
Research shows sitting is the new smoking, and for fire officers who sit a lot rehab means moving
With a test measuring total heat loss accepted, is there room and need for a test measuring evaporative resistance?
Even seemingly low-level noise over time can damage hearing and lead to additional health risks
Firefighters need food that heals, not poisons that harm, while making them feel good at the same time
Understanding how carbon monoxide attacks the body is the first step in protecting against it
Capt. Joseph Fontaine was seriously injured after being exposed to cyanide while battling a fire; the department had removed most of their cyanide detectors due to budget cuts