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Free Training Program Available on Chemical Suicides – a New Threat to First Responders

Published Date: 05.24.2011

The Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) newest training program, Chemical Suicides, is now available free by download. This program is available in two formats: a 36 slide PowerPoint program, and a 23-minute video program which presents the PowerPoint material.

The program educates first responders about this new and lethal threat:

• It explains the process of chemical suicide by mixing cheap and easily available chemicals in an enclosed space.
• It describes why this is a growing threat and an ever-more popular way of committing suicide.
• It defines the reasons that first responders may be exposed to the lethal gasses produced by the process.
• It educates the audience about the warning signs that they may be approaching a chemical suicide.
• It suggests response tactics and guidelines.

The entire program is at the practical level for front-line responders. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copy.
 
The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely. A portion of their funds are also set aside to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.

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