Firefighters risk their lives to protect others, but many people don’t realize that flames and smoke are not the only threats to their health and safety. During and after battling a blaze, firefighters can be exposed to harmful carcinogens that can have lasting health effects if not handled appropriately. A FEMA study showed that infrequent cleaning of...Read More

Prevent the spread of the coronavirus and promote provider health and safety with frequent and effective ambulance decontamination The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in EMS protocols, especially when it comes to disinfecting the ambulance. Less than half of respondents in a 2018 EMS1 survey said the patient care compartment was decontaminated after every call...Read More