Fire Rescue Magazine's Blog – April 2009 Archive (3)

Swine Flu: What you need to know from JEMS and FireRescue

Editor's note: With the first U.S. death from swine flu confirmed today, it’s clear this issue isn’t going away soon. Our colleagues at JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) put together the following information. Take a look so you’re prepared on your next EMS run.

Protect Yourself and Your Patients from Swine Flu

By Jennifer Berry, Senior Editor, JEMS/jems.com

With the number of confirmed swine flu cases growing in North America,… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 29, 2009 at 2:00pm — 5 Comments

Help the Burn Foundation - Buy a poster at Fire Expo!

If you're planning on being in Harrisburg next month for the Harrisburg Fire Expo, be sure to stop by ESI Equipment's “Extrication Boulevard” Burn Foundation booth and purchase a copy of a limited-edition print to support the Burn Foundation.

The poster is part of the inaugural Fundraiser for the Burn Foundation. The image, titled “Dogs in Action,” was created by… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 29, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Smoke Explosion Injures 2!

According to The Secret List, two Cleveland (Ohio) firefighters were injured on Thursday while operating at a dwelling fire. Firefighters say the fire took off quickly through the dwelling, and the two firefighters were injured when there was a smoke explosion as they opened an attic door. The firefighters, who were conducting a floor-by-floor search of the house at the time, suffered second-degree burns and were taken to MetroHealth… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on April 2, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments