FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS SAFETY AND HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

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Taking place at the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Safety and Health Conference this October in Kissimmee. Captain Gustin, Sara Laird, and Celeste Flynn will be presenting this important class; Captain Gustin will also be presenting separately, and you don't want to miss either one - Book your hotel and register now to join us in October! www.ffca.org/shc FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS SAFETY AND HEALTH COLLABORATIVE Christopher Bator John Whalen Stan Mettinger Jr. Vince Cinque Bert Vergara Karl Morgan Chantal Botting Florida Fire Chiefs' Association

More images from this past Clinician Awareness Program at North Collier Fire Rescue District with our partners at UCF RESTORES-Trauma Therapy Program. These 25 Mental Health Clinicians now more prepared to support our first responders in thier time of need. A BIG thank you to the men and women of NCFR, special shout out to our very own David Perez. This could not have been done without the support of NCFR Chief Eloy and the FD leadership team and support staff. A special thank you to 1-800-BoardUp of Southwest Florida for Your tremendous support and sponsorship of lunches. A BIG Shoutout to our FFSHC Clinical Director and Directer of UCF Restores, Dr Deborah C. Beidel, how about our instructors, Drew Masters, Fred Manriquez Jason Cohen, Jax Henderson, David Perez, and our Clinician Awareness Program Director Rob Neuberger. Congrats to All involved especially the these new graduates. 💪👏👏👏👏👏 UCF RESTORES David Perez Deborah C. Beidel

Thank you to FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS SAFETY AND HEALTH COLLABORATIVE and UCF RESTORES for offering this great opportunity for the fire fighters at North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District This course teaches mental health clinicians, culture competency. We all know first responders are a bit different and this course offers a bridge to speak the same language. The Clinicians also have the opportunity to further continue their training and broaden their network by adding them to the Redline Rescue website where it gives access to all firefighters in the state of Florida to see the clinicians who can, "speak their language"

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***Trigger Warning: This post contains graphic content that may be distressing to some viewers.*** In confined spaces, the risks associated with e-mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries can be even more severe due to the limited space for heat dissipation and the potential for toxic gases to accumulate. It's crucial to follow safety guidelines and regulations when using or transporting these devices in confined spaces to prevent accidents and protect the well-being of individuals. To ensure the safety of our communities and ourselves, it's essential that we stay informed about the latest safety standards and best practices for handling e-mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries. This includes: 1. Familiarizing ourselves with the warning signs of a lithium-ion battery fire, such as a sweet burning electrical odor, change in battery color or shape, and noises or leaking from the battery. 2. Following proper procedures for handling and transporting e-mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries, including using fire-resistant containers and ensuring proper ventilation. 3. Staying up-to-date with the latest safety standards and regulations for e-mobility devices and lithium-ion batteries, and ensuring that our equipment and training are in compliance. By taking these proactive measures, we can help prevent devastating incidents and ensure the well-being of our communities. #emobility #lithiumion #confinedspace #elevators

Lithium Ion Research Project at Florida State Fire College led by Director JoAnne Rice MPA, CFO of the Division of State Fire Marshals Office. After almost a year of planning that focused on the lithium ion challenge. It was TIME!!!! Today’s events, included the ignition of a EV vehicle and study the off gassing, chemicals and exposure to firefighters as well as environmental research that included air, ground and water samples. In addition, a review of different tools and tactics we’re deployed to better understand and develop best practices for EV fires in the future. Environmental and Biological research was conducted by our partners Dr. Alberto Caban-Martinez Dr Natasha Schaefer Solle, PhD at Firefighter Cancer Initiative team at the University of Miami with several Florida Firefighters, which included, blood, breath, urine and toenail clippings. These Firefighters will continue to be followed for a period of time to gather data and provide them with findings. PPE and gear testing /sampling was conducted by textile experts from UM and North Carolina State University Several Florida Firefighters and Fire Departments have been engaged and were involved with this event that include Hollywood Fire Rescue, Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue, Margate Fire Department, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Ocala Fire Rescue Marion County Fire Rescue, Coral Springs Fire Department Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Cocoa Beach Fire Rescue We are truly grateful for all our partners who made this happen, especially Ten-8 Fire & Safety. Stay tuned here as we continue to share the finding of todays research over the next several months. We invite you to attend the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Safety and Healtn Conference where a panel discussion with researchers, and subject matter experts will discuss and share more from the past two days events. #moretocome #evsafety #lithiumbattery Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) City of Coral Springs City Of Margate City of Hollywood, Florida Hillsborough County Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) City of Cocoa Beach MARION COUNTY FIRE RESCUE City of Ocala

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The Lithium Ion Challenge is a HOT topic! Micro Mobility Devices, EV Fires, Exposures, Research tactics, tools available? Resources ? Health and safety of our firefighters? What is the State of Florida doing about this? Join us at the FL Fire Chiefs' Association Safety and Health Conference for this great lineup of presenters on this important topic in #orlandoflorida #firefighters