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Evaluation of firefighters' knowledge about medical procedures
Critical Care Innovations, 2019 INTRODUCTION: National Firefighting Rescue System (NFRS) plays an crucial role in ensuring internal security of Poland. NFRS is based on Professional Fire Services (PFS) and Voluntary Fire Services (VFS).
Adam Sawicki, Damian Chrościcki
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Bandung City Firefighters’ Quality of Work Life
Enlighten, 2022 Working as a firefighter has high risk of accidents and high responsibility in carrying out their duties. Firefighters must have a good quality of work life to be able to provide optimal service.
Silvia Maharani Hapsari +1 more
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Personality Fuels the Fire: Predicting Firefighter Physical Readiness
FireMany firefighters have inadequate levels of physical fitness which can impair firefighting performance. Understanding the factors that influence exercise and fitness behaviors could help identify those less likely to stay physically fit.
Annmarie Chizewski +1 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The role of business towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been well established. However, SDG contextualization continues to pose a conundrum, particularly for firms operating in multiple contexts. This becomes even more problematic in the case of SDG 11, the only goal in the sustainable development agenda directly
Andreas Georgiou
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Scientific ReportsExposure footwear for firemen (EFF) is a crucial component of firefighters’ personal protective equipment, designed to protect against hazards, such as heat, punctures, impact, and electrocution.
Jianwei Duan +3 more
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Psych, 2023 Emergency service workers encounter potentially traumatic incidents as part of their normal work duties. They are, therefore, at an increased risk of symptoms of poor mental health.
Sanna Korpela, Hilla Nordquist
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The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Abstract Identification of firefighting strategies (i.e., which endangered units to suppress or cool first) in chemical and process plants falls under the domain of multi‐objective decision‐making (MODM), where not only the safety and integrity of the affected process plant but also the safety of on‐site and off‐site vulnerable targets matter.
Sina Khakzad, Nima Khakzad
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Atmosphere, 2022 Among the many different chemicals in the air, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pose a serious threat to human health. Firefighters are exposed to them both during fire suppression and in fire vehicles and fire stations due to inhalation of the ...
Joanna Rakowska +2 more
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ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.This study develops a novel non‐combustible chitosan‐based bioplastic (NCCB) via ethanol‐induced surface assembly. The material's inherent flame retardancy and thermally insulating, rough surface enable high‐performance TENGs. The NCCB‐TENG maintains stable output even when exposed to fire and exhibits dual sensitivity to temperature (25–200°C) and ...
Qilin Lu +5 more
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Medicina, 2022 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Smoking remains the most important risk factor, but occupational exposures may play an essential role as well.
Armand-Gabriel Rajnoveanu +5 more
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