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Emergency food suppliers can be found locally, oftentimes in sporting goods stores or stores for campers. Learn about dehydrated and freeze-dried foods with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
In emergency situations, it's important to calculate at least 2,000 calories a day for each individual, in addition to 20 grams of protein a day. Find out why children require less protein everyday than adults with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
Basic safety training can be learned on the Internet, at colleges, at technical institutions and in schools where such courses are offered. Focus a search on a specific area's safety training with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness and safety training.
In order to prepare for a hurricane, the emergency supplies that are needed include food and water, extra clothing, blankets, pillows, a battery-operated radio and a flashlight. Discover the importance of following the news to keep track of weather conditions with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
Children can be taught basic first aid in a short period of time, and some important lessons include teaching a child how to access the emergency response system. Teach kids how to apply bandages and antiseptics with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness and first aid.
Emergency response plans can be planned for work environments and home environments, but they all need to be practiced in order to be effective. Learn about why it's important to stay calm in the event of an emergency with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
Water is typically used to put out a class A fire, which is a combustible fire that comes from wood, paper or cloth. Find out what should be used to extinguish class B,C and D fires, such as dry chemical extinguishers, with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
There are four different levels of hazardous materials certifications, and these can be obtained through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Discover the responsibilities of various hazmat materials specialist levels with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
Many emergency response teams across the nation are referred to as CERT teams, or community emergency response teams. Find out how CERT teams are taught the basics for education at the civilian and public level with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
An emergency preparedness kit's contents should be dictated by immediate needs. Find out why most emergency preparedness kits should include food, warmth and possibly shelter with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
The duties of a firefighter are multi-faceted, as firefighters need to know how to respond to all types of situations and emergencies. Find out why firefighters must know about electricity, plumbing, terrorism, hazardous materials and water rescue with help from a street firefighter in this free video on the duties of a firefighter.
Survival kits should support immediate needs, but most of the time they should include breathable air, water, food and warmth. Find out why a survival kit may need to include a temporary shelter with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
When stocking emergency supplies, it's important to consider how these supplies are going to have to be stored. Discover why it's important to use non-perishable food items in a survival kit with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
An emergency survival list should start by examining priorities and what supplies are needed, such as breathable air, water and food. Keep medical needs in mind when making an emergency survival list with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
Emergency preparedness can take place at two levels, including the level of the general population and the level of government officials. Find out how emergency training at the civilian level is sometimes referred to as a community emergency response team with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
A survival first aid kit should be located in a container that is impact resistant and has the ability to float. Discover which medical supplies should be included in a first aid kit, such as bandages, gauze and scissors, with help from a street firefighter in this free video on emergency preparedness.
Joe Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Bruni has experience as a department training officer in the fire and rescue safety and training division, and has written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine.dkdk
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