My dad George, experienced Firefighter and Paramedic, joins us once again to discuss the medical support that occurs during the wildfire seasons. I can’t thank him enough, and you, for helping us make Maybe Medical a success. Please continue to spread the word and visit Maybemed.com for a wonderful collection of Podcasts by an incredibly varied cast of guests who all help others by working in the Medical Field. Thanks!

EMT/Paramedic - Emergency medical technicians and Paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings by responding to emergency calls, evaluating the medical need, performing appropriate medical services, and transporting patients to medical facilities as needed. There are various levels of EMTs (Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic).

Structure Fire - Refers to a fire involving a structure such as a residential, commercial, or industrial building.

Chipper Crew - A crew using a wood chipper to break down scraps, tree limbs, etc. Very dangerous job as they can get caught in the branches and pulled in.

FEMA Firefighting Tactics

Poison Oak/Ivy

Kenalog Side Effects

Dexamethasone

Standing Orders - Preapproved Protocols and Guidelines directing EMS crews to perform specific advanced life support before contacting a Physician. Orders implemented in cases in which delay of treatment could harm the patient.

IM injections - Intramuscular Injections, bypassing the subcutaneous layer and going into the muscle, certain medications require specific locations of injection based on the uptake, duration, and desired effect of the medication.

List of Various Blister Bandages

Paratrooper - A soldier who is trained to enter combat zones via parachute from an aircraft.

Smoke Jumpers - A smokejumper is a wildland firefighter who parachutes into a remote area to combat wildfires.

Wilderness Medicine Training - WildMed.com & Wildnerness-Medicine.com

OTC Meds (Over the Counter) - Medications that you can purchase from a store or pharmacy without a written prescription and does not require a pharmacist to obtain.

National Wildfires Coordinating Group Online Course Materials

FEMA NIMS Training

Gator & Polaris

National Interagency Fire Center Fatalities By Year

Horribly Tragic Story of Arizona Firefighters (It’s unfortunate they almost seems to glamorize the story, just listen to their voices like they are putting on a show, but a story that is important to know.)

Silvadene

First Degree Burns - Affect only the epidermis (outer layer of skin). The burn site is red, painful, dry, and with no blisters. Commonly sunburns are 1st degree.

Second Degree Burns - Involve the epidermis and part of the deeper dermal layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.

Third Degree Burns - Destroys the epidermis, dermal layer, and may go into the subcutaneous tissue (collagen and fat layer). The burn site may appear white or charred.

Fourth Degree Burns - Burns down into the bones, muscles, and tendons. Destroys nerve endings affecting sensation.

Dermatitis - General term for inflammation of the skin. May be from a variety of reasons, both internal and external.

Cellulitis - A common, and sometimes fatal, bacterial skin infection affecting the dermis and subcutaneous layer. Often caused by, but not limited to, the bacteria Streoptococci and Staphylococcus Aureus.

Neomycin Dermatitis

Want to try an MRE?

Each and every episode of Maybe Medical is for educational purposes only, not to be taken as medical advice.  The opinions of those involved are of their own and not representative of their employer.