Cold and Heat Stress
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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.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
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