Emergency Incident Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition

The most comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of rehab operations available on the market today, this text is authored by one of the members of the task group that developed the newly released NFPA 1584 Recommended Practices on Rehabilitation for Members Operating at Incident Scene Operations and Training Exercises.

This edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to meet these new standards. All of the basic functions are covered in detail and in a logical order, allowing them to be easily implemented by emergency operation of any size. The information contained in this text is also in agreement with the principles of the National Fire Service Incident Management Systems (IMS).

Features include:

Discussion of the evolution of NFPA 1584 Recommended Practices on Rehabilitation
For Members Operating at Incident Scene Operations and Training Exercises. Gives readers the most current standards available.

Presentation of concepts beyond the formal rehab sector
Includes pre- and re-hydration recommendations for the individual firefighter to ensure adequate personal hydration throughout an event. Provides readers with the information they need to understand about key nutritional facts and guidelines.

Expanded information on medical assessment, monitoring, and treatment of firefighters during rehab
Presents readers with information on the medical evaluation of emergency personnel, presented from an emergency responder's point of view.

Updated statistics
Includes the latest information on rehab equipment and up-to-date recommendations for on-scene food and beverage intake. Gives readers an entire chapter to the types of nutrition that need to be on hand at the emergency scene.

Integration of EIR into the incident command system
Shows readers both the importance of EIR and its practical aspects.

Medical aspects of EIR
Focuses on the reduction of heat and stress-related illnesses and injuries. Provides readers with a step-by-step guide to medical operations in EIR.

Detailed and logical treatment
Describes all of the basic functions that must be performed rehab operations. Allows readers to easily comprehend and implement the information presented.

Authors: Edward V. Dickinson and Michael A. Wieder
Published: September 2003
ISBN: 0-13-114279-8
160 Pages