NVFC Teams Up with Masimo to Offer Free Firefighter Training

August 6, 2012

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Masimo Corporation will offer three new firefighter health and safety courses this month. The free webinars focus on firefighter rehab, the dangers of carbon monoxide to first responders, and how to detect and monitor carbon monoxide during and after response.

The following courses will be offered in August. Registration will open tomorrow at https://nvfc.webex.com (click on Upcoming Sessions). Register early to ensure your place.

Rehab and You: NFPA 1584
Tuesday, August 14, 2:00pm EDT
NFPA 1584 “Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises” took effect in 2008, yet gaps in full implementation remain.  This presentation will provide you with an overview of what’s required and practical tools for implementation of a successful rehab program in your fire department.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Implications for the Fire Service
Wednesday, August 22, 11:30am EDT
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in the world, and firefighters are most at risk of exposure to this deadly poison, often referred to as “The Silent Killer.” Even low-level and moderate CO exposure can lead to serious short- and long-term health problems, including heart disease, neurological disorders, and life-long disability. This course will review the pathophysiology, sources of exposure, and health issues associated with CO exposure, and its implications for the fire service.

Monitoring CO on the Fireground
Thursday, August 30
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a frequent killer of fire victims and the most common toxicant found on the fireground.  CO is also a marker for other lethal poisons that injure, disable, and kill firefighters.  This presentation will explain the behaviors of CO, tools for measuring the presence of CO on the fireground and practical ways to avoid exposure during and after firefighting operations.

About Masimo
Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) is the global leader in innovative noninvasive monitoring technologies that significantly improve patient care – helping solve “unsolvable” problems. Founded in 1989, Masimo has the mission of “Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Cost of Care … by Taking Noninvasive Monitoring to New Sites and Applications®.” Additional information about Masimo and its products may be found at www.masimo.com.