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Superheated Gear Removal. All Should Read
This has been somehat discussed before in other off-topic threads and video feedback. I have personally suffered through the effects of improper gear removal while wearing overheated PPE.
When you encounter a downed firefighter and remove the victim to the exterior, please consider your actions in regards to "opening up" the firefighter. If you have a subject in super heated PPE, your actions may cause further harm if not handled with a gentle touch while removing the gear.
Another thought for EMS is do not touch the firefighter with latex or nitrile EMS gloves on, these will melt and you will be burned as well.
Take Care and Stay Safe.
FETC
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Permalink Reply by Spanner 122 on
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Treat him/her like a taking a sleeping toddler out of a snow suit. You want that toddler to sleep? Be as careful and gentle as possible.
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Permalink Reply by Marvin Hawk on
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There is also a article by Patrick Brown on the subject.
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/display/331858/articl...
This should be the direct link to the video you mentioned.
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/videos.html?bcpid=30311426001&...
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Permalink Reply by Roy Walker on
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We get so smart when all our experts share ,....what a great thread, thanks all of you who have participated in this post
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