Responding to "Routine" Emergencies
Heightens firefighter awareness of the seemingly "routine" incidents, points out potential hazards in even the most mundane responses, and discusses tactics to remain alert and safe.
Divided into two parts: Common Calls and Carbon Monoxide.
Contents:
- Introduction
- I. Common calls
- Electrical emergencies
- Home heating emergencies
- Natural gas fires & emergencies
- Water leaks
- Vehicle fires
- Kitchen fires
- Mattress fires
- Trash fires
- II. Carbon monoxide:
- The new response
- The medical aspects of carbon monoxide
- The carbon monoxide emergency
- Home CO detectors
- UL 2032
- Answers to study questions
Many of the tactical examples and situation examples have an East Coast emphasis, which is particularly helpful for firefighters working in similar areas. We also list a great Pub Ed video on carbon monoxide safety in the Public Education Materials section. Workbook available also.
