Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 100321.015 - Firefighter collapses during smokehouse training

Accident Summary Nr: 100321.015 -- Report ID: 0253410 -- Event Date: 10/17/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1272645.015	10/27/2017		922160	City Of Long Branch

Abstract: At 12:30 p.m. on October 17, 2017, a firefighter was participating in a live fire training exercise at the county fire academy smokehouse. The firefighter was operating the nozzle on an 1.75 inch hoseline and was entering a live-fire training room when he told his partner "I have a problem." The firefighter became unconscious. The exercise was terminated and the firefighter was removed from the area and regained consciousness. The firefighter sustained exacerbation of existing cardiac or pulmonary conditions. The firefighter was in full turnout gear and was using a SCBA in a hot environment under physical stress.

Keywords: Cardiovasc System, Emergency Response, Fire Fighter, Heat

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1272645.015	55	M	Hospitalized injury		Firefighting occupations

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