Webinars for Firefighters
Dräger feels passionately about educating our customers on the topics that affect their day-to-day lives and offer solutions to make their jobs safer and more productive. That is why we have developed the following informational webinars geared to firefighters of all levels. These on-demand webinars are produced by firefighters, therefore, are always from the firefighter’s perspective.
- Webinar 3 - Understanding Flashovers
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November 10, 2011 - A flashover, or when a room bursts into flame, is the most dangerous time during a fire and chiefs and firefighters need to delay or prevent flashovers to advance rescue. All firefighters need to know the definition of flashover and the warning signs of this danger. The event will be hosted by 28-year veteran of fire services and Captain with the Los Angeles Fire Department, Craig Nielsen.
Register Now - Webinar 2 - Detecting Hydrogen Cyanide and CO
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What you’ll learn:
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Recap of the first HCN CO webinar “Unmasking the threat of HCN and CO Poisoning”
Why gas monitors are not just for Hazmat but an important tool for firefighters:
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What can they tell you?
When should you bring out a gas monitor?
Understanding the information the monitor is providing
View Webinar - Webinar 1 - Unmasking The Threat of HCN and CO
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What you’ll learn:
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The anatomy of fire smoke. The widespread use of synthetic materials means that fires can burn 2 – 3 times hotter and faster, increasing the speed of HCN release.
The health effects of HCN and CO exposure. How to recognize the symptoms, decontaminate properly and treat for exposure to this dangerous duo.
Case studies. A look at a series of recent fires, including Anthony Toro’s first-hand account of toxic gas exposure at a Providence, RI restaurant fire.
How to protect against HCN/CO poisoning. Advances in monitoring and detection technology and the proper use of SCBA’s.
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Webinars
Detecting Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide
Smoke emits deadly, invisible gases. Of these, the most toxic are hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and carbon monoxide (CO). Combined, they’re fast acting and fatal. This webinar educates firefighters of all levels on ways to protect themselves against these silent killers.
Unmasking the Threat of HCN and CO Poisoning
Modern technology has changed the way fire burns. It's hotter, flashovers are faster and it's much more toxic. As a result, firefighters have been dying from toxic chemicals like HCN and CO. Dräger is now offering a webinar program to educate you on ways to protect yourself.
eBooks
eBook - Unmasking the threat of HCN and CO poisoning
Modern technology has changed the way fire burns. It’s hotter, flashovers are faster and it’s much more toxic. As a result, firefighters have been dying from these toxic chemicals. We are now offering a free e-book that documents these facts through the experience of actual firefighters who have been subjected to HCN (hydrogen cyanide) and CO (carbon monoxide) exposure. It concludes with recommendations for improving the safety and health of firefighters.
Speaker Biographies
Captain Rick Rochford
Captain Rick Rochford is a 26-year veteran with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department assigned as a Field Incident Safety Officer within the Second Battalion. He is a member in good standing of IAFF Local 122.
Anthony Toro
Anthony is an EMS Rescue Lieutenant and has been with the Providence Fire Department since 1987. His Associate's Degree is in Fire Science from Providence College and he's both a member of the Executive Board and a Health and Safety Advocate for Local 799. Anthony witnessed the effects of HCN/CO first-hand—he'll take you to the front lines with his personal story of a Rhode Island restaurant fire.
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