Healthy firefighters and The Skelleftea Model

"The Skelleftea model" is the Healthy Firefighters method for reducing the risk that firefighters are exposed to hazardous substances.

[@markcin100]

Thank you for making the video and producing the document!

[@trikisman]

Solo is the name of the machine.

[@trikisman]

Way ahead thinking. Too many FF's getting cancer

[@jeancarlosarcemonrroy5262]

Bien

[@hazmath21]

What is the decontamination procedure for the fire hose?

[@healthyfirefighters2596]

Usually ordinary washing, pressure testing and drying. The new routine is the actual soaking to avoid exposure of airborne particles from the dry hose.

[@svenskbrandutrustning7670]

They are putting their SCBA in a washing machine. Any one know what model and/or manufacturer?

[@EvermarkProduction]

They are using SCOTT. But they put in some plugs in the air supplies in the SCBA before they wash.

[@svenskbrandutrustning7670]

I meant the model/manufacturer of the washing machine for SCBA? Looks really good .

[@davidh9635]

Svensk Brandutrustning The machine is called "Solo rescue" and the manufacturer is Granuldisk.

[@markcin100]

Does anyone know if there is a similar type machine in North America?

[@davidh9635]

markcin100 Try contacting Granuldisk directly👍

[@hlunofficial2993]

What do you guys wear inside the firefighting suit? I have never seen such thing in my country.

[@hlunofficial2993]

What kind of fabric is used to make the long underwear? Any fr fiber?

[@hlunofficial2993]

Oh, I forgot to say thank you.

[@hlunofficial2993]

+David Hultman I left a question again wondering if you can give me an answer again. thanks

[@hlunofficial2993]

+David Hultman In my country, fire fighters are asked to wear nomex shirts and pants inside their turnout suits.

[@humbertojunior2819]

@@hlunofficial2993 Hi, did you ever find out any info about what they are wearing under the turnout gear? I'm interested in that as well

[@bartosz7170]

Just wondering why in so many countries firefighters don't run at all. Any native persons want to explain me how it is in their homeland?

[@discodench]

The boots arent made to run in. The equipment carried is heavy and unbalances you. The scene is often wet and slippery. There are often a lot of trip hazards like hoses, tools, and other misc objects all over the ground. Running leads to a lot of injuries. Short of people screaming for help in imminent danger, slow is safe.

[@bartosz7170]

@@discodench ok, i was unprecise. i mean for eg. In firehouse they walk like There is no call, and There isnt anything wet or sharp ( tools) so they could be faster when There is danger for human life. Or when they are getting dressed, still no hurry. But this coupe be faster. (i understand when There is wet outside, on the scene, better dont Run)

[@terrancedactielle5460]

​@bartosz7170 they have to cover about 10 metres in the firehouse to get to the truck in a confined space with 5/6 people. The risk to reward balance does not make sence to run in that area. They may gain 2 seconds but the chance of them bumping into someone or pulling a muscle sprinting 2 metres negates such a small gain in time.

[@fistachpl]

WHo manufactures these bags?

[@healthyfirefighters2596]

Hi! They are manufactured by DOT System.

[@fistachpl]

+Healthy Firefighters Could you send me some e-mail address to them please? That would be excellent. Thanks in advance.

[@healthyfirefighters2596]

+fistachpl Try [e-mail] Good luck.

[@tomparanzino]

Ah ha ha ha ha....most ridiculous idea ever!

[@davidh9635]

Tom Paranzino What part? To prevent cancer among Firefighters?

[@tomparanzino]

mistermanji First off I'm a career FF personally so I'm allowed an opinion on this topic more than most. My point is that this is not even close to a feasible solution to prevent cancer in my business unless you work somewhere that does like 1 or 2 calls a day or whatever. My station alone does almost 6000 calls per year so do the math.....something like this isn't ever happening. Sorry to hear about your father. Oh and thanks for wishing death upon me. Really solidifies your concern for others.

[@mistermanji]

I was a bit angry when I typed that so I apologize. You do have to admit, however, that steps need to be taken to better limit exposure of FF personnel to harmful chemicals. They shouldn't have any higher incidence of cancer and other diseases than the general public if humanly possible. Parkinsons, for instance, affects 30 out of 1000 Firefighters, as opposed to a mere 3-4 per 1000 members of the general public. That is totally unacceptable. For the vast majority of departments, their fire run volume would not prevent the implementation of at least some of the measures depicted in this video. I think we can both agree that protecting the health and well-being of first responders as much as is practical is a noble goal.

[@mccurdyREL]

@@mistermanji I appreciate your passion for the subject and thank you for all that you are doing to help our brother and sister ffs. I am a 20 yr career firefighter. Would u be interested in looking at an option for dealing with our "internal exposures"?

[@terrancedactielle5460]

It's not ridiculous really. It's ridiculous not to do something to prevent cancer in firefighters, we're too busy to do everything in this video but we can implement some of the easier changes to reduce the risk of cancer. If you're running 6000 calls a year then your fire department needs to get more firefighters and trucks to be honest. The biggest thing is to get showered after exposure to smoke as soon as you get back to the fire house. Good luck and stay healthy.