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University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response

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FD-CPR Firefighter Down Course- FREE TRAINING
Date/Time: Mon 1/1/2029 from 1:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Location: University Hospital
Class Price: $0.00

We bring this FREE training to you! Please email vanwaged@uhnj.org to schedule a class with our Training Center faculty at your station.

The #1 cause of death for Firefighters on duty are cardiorespiratory emergencies. Firematic operations place a tremendous strain on even the fittest personnel. ANYONE can be overcome by the exertion and/ or suffer a cardiac event. 

It's not a case of "If...", but "When..."

When a medical emergency happens, and the Firefighter is in full PPE with SCBA and gear, can you QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY:

  • Rapidly identify the Firefighter in distress/ respiratory arrest/ cardiac arrest WHILE MASKED AND IN FULL GEAR?
  • Position the Firefighter to begin chest compressions in less than 10 seconds?
  • Quickly apply the AED in a safe and appropriate manner for early defibrillation in less than 60 seconds?
  • Efficiently doff the breathing apparatus, turnout gear, and other equipment to expose and treat heat stroke, injuries, etc.?

This one- hour, in- person training session covers the major reasons for Firefighter deaths due to cardiac and respiratory emergencies, an overview of the 10 step FD-CPR procedure created by Leland Fire/Rescue in Southeastern North Carolina. 

To hold this training- our Instructors will require the following:

  • Classroom in your facility for the (quick) powerpoint presentation and video review.
  • Open space (truck bay, training room, etc.) to practice the FD-CPR drill in 4- 5 person teams.
  • Several sets of FULL PPE and SCBAs from your Department for your personnel to wear when posing as simulated victims.
  • The willingness to learn a new set of life saving skills. 

 

Anyone can assume they will react optimally to ANY possible emergency that is posed to them.

This training prepares ALL Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, & Law Enforcement to work TOGETHER in a unified, rapid, and expedient manner.

SECONDS COUNT!

"How you respond to any emergency is a direct result of your training... or lack thereof."

We bring this FREE training to you! Please email vanwaged@uhnj.org to schedule a class with our Training Center faculty at your station.