READ: Evaluation of First Responders after Maui, Hawaii Wildfires

READ: Evaluation of First Responders after Maui, Hawaii Wildfires

(4 RC) - On August 8, 2023, wildfires developed on Maui, Hawaii, and burned thousands of structures. Kula and Lahaina suffered catastrophic damage. The president declared the wildfires a national emergency and a public health emergency. Firefighters and Ocean Safety Officers from the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety were part of the initial response… (CDC HHE, Jul 2024)

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READ: Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires

READ: Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires

(3 RC) - What can communities do to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke indoors? What interventions are effective for reducing wildland fire smoke exposures and risks? What science is available to support recommendations for communities to develop cleaner air spaces in larger buildings (e.g., schools, community centers)…(EPA, April 2021)

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READ: OSHA: Fire Service Features of Buildings Part One

READ: OSHA: Fire Service Features of Buildings Part One

(4 RC) - The purpose of this manual is to increase the safety of emergency responders and building occupants by providing information about how firefighters typically interact with building features and fire protection systems during fires and similar emergencies. By better understanding the needs of the fire service…(OSHA, 2015)

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READ: OSHA: Fire Service Features of Buildings Part Two

READ: OSHA: Fire Service Features of Buildings Part Two

(4 RC) - The purpose of this manual is to increase the safety of emergency responders and building occupants by providing information about how firefighters typically interact with building features and fire protection systems during fires and similar emergencies. By better understanding the needs of the fire service… (OSHA, 2015)

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