What you don’t know can kill you.
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.
What you’ll learn:
- Which toxic gases are generated by fire
- How different materials produce HCN/CO
- Health effects—some of which are chronic—of HCN/CO
- Anatomy of fire smoke focusing on toxicity from Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) and Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Key case studies, including Anthony Toro's first-hand account of toxic gas exposure at a Providence, Rhode Island restaurant
- How proper use of SCBAs during overhaul can help
- Steps to increase awareness
Who will lead the program:
Captain Rick Rochford, 26-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department
Anthony Toro, veteran firefighter involved in an HCN/CO exposure case
Who is it for:
Firefighters of all levels