FIRE SPOTLIGHT

In this Man VS Machine training video, instructors Melissa McKiernan and Karen Pfeiffer emphasize the importance of prioritizing patient well-being during rescue operations, advising communication and empathy, considering the patient’s perspective, addressing anxiety and pain management, and advocating for administering pain medication when necessary to ensure humane treatment. Here is the transcript: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Don’t do more harm to the …

In this training video, Horry County Battalion Chief, Mike Noreck stresses the importance of stabilizing patients impaled by rebar and other objects to minimize internal damage and discomfort during patient movement, recommending the use of a band saw for efficient cutting and advocating for organizations to invest in this equipment to enhance public safety. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: One of the biggest …

In this real-life man vs machine scenario, Soda City Training instructor, Patrick McKiernan addresses the course of action for an emergency involving a hand stuck inside of an auger. Using a step bit to gain access to the interior, and an inspection camera to locate the site of the trauma, aid can safely be rendered to the patient. This training …

In this real-life man vs machine scenario, Soda City Training instructor, Mike Noreck addresses situations involving small entrapments, such as small appliances and meat grinders, emphasizing the risk to fingers and hands, advising on allowing individuals control over their pain management with water intake, and suggesting the possibility of EMS intervention for pain relief during disassembly or disentanglement. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: …