FD-Consultants

12/24/2021

I just spoke with a retiree three days ago, and his PSA has shot over 4 in six months! That same day I heard of one of our firefighters in his mid-twenties has been diagnosed with lymphoma! And then two nights ago I got confirmation from another one of our cancer survivor firefighters saying, It’s Back! What’s going On??

This trend I’m seeing is a wake up call, and one we can’t ignore! We must begin identifying every structure fire as a Hazmat call given the high level of toxic gases we encounter. We must protect ourselves from extended exposure because our turnout gear doesn’t protect us from absorption, as seen in the Tucson study showing us that Benzine and other toxic chemicals were found after the fire to be in their blood, urine, and breath! We must limit our time in the hot zone.

It’s on Us, YOU, to flatten this high curving trend by consciously working on changing our fireground culture where we reduce exposure to ourselves and our crews. Not just through Decon, which we have to get better at, but through our approach method to the firefight.

If you haven’t read my blog, take the time to read it, ask questions, and seek change. If you have read it, consider sharing it with your friends in the fire service. And Above All, get scanned early and often! Early recognition is one of our greatest defenses.

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12/04/2021

Recently our department suffered a great loss of a great man and Captain, Trevor Madrid, after a three year battle with cancer! This same Cancer can and affect any one of us on any given fire, and it's time we begin to look at ways to reduce our exposure beyond just Decon. This is a Hazmat scene, and limiting our exposure while fighting it is key!

Modern Fire Attack Designed to Reduce Carcinogen Exposure

08/20/2021

It seems that cancer among firefighter numbers have increased over the past few years affecting all departments nationally. This is why we have to remain focused on prevention!! Be diligent about your personal safety during and after the fire!! Limit exposure, and get it off of you quickly after!

08/19/2021

WELCOME TO THE MOST RECENT ADDITION TO THE FD CONSULTANTS TEAM!

Scott Figgins is a 16 yr veteran, and very well respected. For four years Scott has served as Wellness Captain where he has brought about remarkable changes within the organization related to cancer reduction, from washdown procedures to rehab, low-dose CT scans to workmen’s comp claims Bulldog for the troops! Scott’s work on Cancer Prevention has proven to be extremely valuable on the department, local and state level, which makes him a great addition to FD Consultants as our new Fire District/Department Cancer Analyst!

08/17/2021

Consider what you’re doing to reduce the risk of exposure to your crew! The Arizona Method!
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08/08/2021

Today was another monumental day for us, as we launched our new website for FD-Consultants! Check it out, and please consider sharing it with other friends and family you have in the fire service. We're looking forward to beginning the teaching of the "Arizona Method for Cancer Prevention." Additionally, we can't wait to deliver Modern Fire Tactics to those departments and districts that have, for whatever reason, not moved in that direction of a safer strategic approach on the fireground. The website will be a huge advantage for spreading the word! Thanks to Gary Johnson and my Beautiful Administrative Assistant Wife Amy for your help in building it!!

Interested in learning more about how FD Consulting is bringing fire departments up to speed on the latest modern fire fighting tactics and strategies that aid in cancer prevention?