Cyanide Poisoning

The cyanide poisoning topic discusses a major occupational risk facing firefighters. Use this page to find tips and resources on recovering and performing rehab after encountering cyanide on the fireground, and keep up with the latest news on the medical advances that are helping make cyanide poisoning less dangerous in the fire service.
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Firefighter threat: The chemical suicide responses
–Analysts believe these cases are drastically underreported in the United States
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EMS providers revive unresponsive fire victim with cyanide antidote
–New Bedford EMS only recently began carrying the drug on their ambulances and it was intended to treat firefighters who suffer smoke inhalation
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Fire captain hurt in blaze files grievance after being denied promotion
–Capt. Joseph Fontaine earned the ninth highest test score, but was not promoted to rank of battalion chief
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Leaked fire department injury report called incomplete, political
–A R.I. safety commissioner says the 45-page report fails to say how 14 firefighters were injured at a wind-driven in March
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RI fire captain injury renews cyanide safety concerns
–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
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RI fire captain seriously injured in apartment fire
–Capt. Joseph Fontaine was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing after responding to the fire
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How to know when firefighters hit the wall
–A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration
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Firefighters battle chemical fire at recycling plant
–The fire started inside a tank once used for hydrogen cyanide; 14 plant workers were injured
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Why firefighters need to train for cyanide poisoning
–Whether cyanide is the 'flavor of the month' or not, it is still a deadly toxin that's prevalent on firegrounds
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What a dirty doll teaches about rehab
–Decontamination is an important component of rehab and this dirty-doll exercise will drive that point home
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Research: Overhaul's dangers examined
–There is a growing body of evidence showing that contaminated air after the fire poses a serious health risk
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Coroner: Smoke inhalation caused 5 deaths at Ind. house fire
–A wood stove used to heat the home caused the fire that claimed two children and three adults
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US donates medicine to Brazil fire victims
–140 kits to treat cyanide poisoning are being shippped
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Shuttered factory catches fire, sparks evacuation
–The EPA took over the site months ago to begin cleaning hazardous chemicals
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Chemical suicides present myriad threats to emergency responders
–The possibility of encountering hazardous materials should be considered when responding to any incident
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