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In the last five years, the United States has been averaging 23 weather disasters per year, each costing at or above a billion dollars in damages. Severe weather brings severe environmental conditions that place fire and EMS professionals at risk. Up to 75% of firefighters report symptoms of a heat-related illness at some point, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics averages about 3 worker deaths per year for professionals working outdoors in cold weather. To combat these statistics and protect emergency responders, they need to be aware of the risks, causes, signs, and symptoms of cold injuries and heat-related illnesses and how to treat them. To support that effort, this course bases its information on guidelines from OSHA, NFPA 1550, NFPA 1580, and NFPA 1584.

In every community, there are spaces with unique characteristics that present potential hazards. These areas, referred to as confined spaces, are defined by their limited access and egress, making entry and exit particularly challenging. Confined spaces can exist in diverse settings, including industrial facilities, construction sites, and public infrastructure. Examples include tanks, silos, tunnels, manholes, and pipelines. Despite appearing unremarkable, these spaces often harbor hidden dangers, such as toxic atmospheres, engulfment risks, or hazardous structural configurations, which pose serious threats to individuals who enter without proper training and safety measures.

40 years of statistical data conclude that of all the harmful workplace exposures, electricity exposure is the leading cause of workplace fatality. These statistics include fire and EMS professionals and their encounters with electrical hazards. Electricity operates in every building, is used by many components of emergency equipment, and spans across every open space as a power line - making the possibility of electrocution and electric shock a common workplace consideration. As a first responder, you must understand how to handle electrical hazards on the fireground or incident scene for your safety and the safety of everyone at the scene. By the end, you'll be able to recognize critical electrical hazards and understand how to protect yourself from electric shock while working in fire and emergency services. This course addresses standards OSHA CFR 1910 (subpart S), OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (subpart K), and NFPA 70E.

As first responders, you face new challenges and hazards that test your skills, knowledge, and courage daily. This course will give you critical information and strategies to navigate these dangers effectively, focusing on essential OSHA standards and emergency action plans. Understanding and applying these guidelines will enhance your ability to protect yourself, your team, and those you serve in every emergency scenario.

At 8% oxygenation in the atmosphere, fatality can occur in 8 minutes. The odds are, you will respond to calls with respiratory hazards. Clear thoughts and oxygenated muscles will help you on any emergency scene. Clear, oxygenated air supports your body’s life-supporting functions and keeps you performing at your best. All emergency personnel must properly utilize their respiratory protection. This course will detail the foundational principles for establishing and using respiratory protection in the fire and EMS sectors of service in consultation with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, NFPA 1981 and NFPA 1852 SCBA Standards, NFPA 1970, NIOSH 30 CFR Part 11 and NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84.