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Fire Training & Dehydration
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John K. Murphy Sep. 14, 2009.
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Tim,
Look at the recently released NFPA 1584 guidelines Rehabilitation and Medical Monitoring. Your Fire Chief, if a member of the IAFC, should have received this document last week.
John
Tim,
It takes approximately 20 minutes for your body to absorb 8 ounces of water. it is not unheard of for a firefighter to perspire a gallon of water every hour and if breaks are coming every 1-2 hours, it won't be long before you are dry. That is…
Tim
Lots of research available on the benefits of frequent and periodic hydration and cooling. NFPA 1584 is a good guideline. You need to do your own research and make recommendations to Academy staff. Make sure that you have enough salt and potass…
In that kind of environment, you should be drinking 4-6 oz of water or diluted Gatorade every 15 minutes or after every rep. Refer your trainers to your Medical Director or NFPA 1584, Recommended Practice on the Rehabilitation of Members Operating a…
I'm currently going through the Fire Academy in South Florida. Training has involved such drills as ladders, search & rescue, SCBA evolutions, and hose drills.
It has been extremely hot lately, and I've been suffering from severe dehydration. This…
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