Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202033908 - Volunteer Firefighter Dies of Cardiac Arrest after Training

Accident Summary Nr: 202033908 -- Report ID: 0253610 -- Event Date: 04/12/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313863094	04/21/2010	9224	922160	Roosevelt Fire Dept.Engine Co. #1

Abstract: On April 12, 2010, Employee #1, a volunteer firefighter, was taking part in training. He was wearing a Scotts Air Pak Respirator that was not connected to the air tank at the time of the exercise, because it was not required during that particular training event. After the exercises, the employee complained of chest pains. While enroute to the hospital, Employee #1 went into cardiac arrest. CPR was administered; however, he never regained a pulse and died.

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, HEART, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, CARDIAC ARREST

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313863094			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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