New Online Course: Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risk Considerations During Training
FSRI is pleased to partner with the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Skidmore College to release the new “Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Risk Considerations During Training” online course.
This online training course is based on evidence from a series of studies led by IFSI, FSRI, and NIOSH along with partners from Skidmore College.
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize how thermal and chemical exposures on the fireground and in the training environment can have an impact on your health as a firefighter.
- Recognize the impact that training fuel selection has on exposure risk and the fidelity of the training environment.
- Understand PPE donning and doffing techniques that reduce exposure and cross contamination risk.
- Identify ways to reduce exposure by using evidence-based techniques and decontamination methods on turnout gear and skin.
“This course is designed to provide insight into some of the risks associated with training fires that use traditional wood-based fuel as well as theatrical smoke or engineered wood products. It also covers a few simple actions that can be taken to reduce risks during training, while also reinforcing muscle memory for use during fireground responses.”
— Dr. Gavin Horn, Research Engineer, FSRI (formerly Director of Research, IFSI)
Funding for this project was provided by the Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention & Safety Grant program, along with additional support from the CDC Foundation, the National Toxicology program, and Globe.
