Jeffrey Lindsey

The Rehab Training Center

Dr. Lindsey is the coordinator/lecturer for the University of Florida Fire and Emergency Service degree program. He serves as the chief learning officer for Health Safety Institute. He retired from the fire service as chief of Estero (Fla.) Fire Rescue. Dr. Lindsey earned his doctorate and master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from USF. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fire and safety engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He also has earned his chief fire officer designation and is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program. He was the 2011 recipient of the James O Page Leadership Award from IAFC. You can contact Jeffrey at Jeffrey.Lindsey@FireRescue1.com.

Full list of Jeffrey Lindsey results

Firefighter cancer: An inconvenient truth
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We say we'll do anything to prevent cancer, but that's not true; look at how often we don't wear SCBA and other protective gear
What firefighter injury data means to rehab
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Taking a close look at firefighter injury numbers points to several ways rehab can reduce those injuries
What's the best firefighter rehab vehicle?
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More important than the rig itself is what's inside; doing a full, honest inventory will help you get the most of your rehab unit
Firefighter PPE is key to disease control
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There's no reason to freak out about Ebola and other deadly diseases, but there is every reason to take all the precautions available
The best firefighters know when to get extreme
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Understanding what it means to be extreme and when to do it will make you the best you can be — even at running rehab sectors
4 tips for keeping firefighters cool
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This time of year, there's no escaping the heat; here are some tips to prevent heat-related illnesses in firefighters
Mental rehab: Post-incident help for firefighters
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The days of trying to tough out mental stress are over and rehab needs to include a mental-health component
Why sugar is killing firefighters
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Given that sugar elevates the risk of cancer and heart attack, no fire department should be sugary food and drinks
Why firefighters need to train for cyanide poisoning
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Whether cyanide is the 'flavor of the month' or not, it is still a deadly toxin that's prevalent on firegrounds
Myth busting: When to establish rehab
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The belief that rehab is only for incidents, especially those during hot days, is both wrong and dangerous; the culture must change
Rehab to prevent cancer
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While more research is needed into the connection between firefighting and cancer, there are things we can do in rehab to keep it at bay
What a dirty doll teaches about rehab
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Decontamination is an important component of rehab and this dirty-doll exercise will drive that point home
Ways to beat dehydration
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Hydration is key to staying healthy on the fireground, and water is the best way to stay hydrated
How to get out of the station for rehab training
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Training for rehab in large- or medium-size events can prepare the crew for a real emergency
Fire instruction: How to make what you teach stick
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By turning students into instructors, they will retain far more information than in a lecture setting
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