The IAFF has released the below video of interest to all fire fighters and EMS personnel related to Ebola education and response.

Take a moment to watch and learn from this excellent presentation----and note the recommended SAFETY STAND DOWN:

http://youtu.be/4cL-BZw6u3E

WATCH the Stand Down statement video from the IAFF GP:

http://youtu.be/4AFtdMYI6tk

Check out www.IAFF.org for more.

Additionally, the IAFC has provided an excellent resource page:

http://www.iafc.org/ebola

The IAFC has formed an Ebola Task Force to provide guidance for the health and safety of fire fighters, EMT's and responders and patients in response to the recent diagnoses of several Ebola patients in the United States. The task force will be chaired by IAFC 2nd Vice President Chief John Sinclair and will include members and leadership from the Safety, Health & Survival Section-of the IAFC.

The IAFC's Ebola Task Force will review the management of Ebola patients from the time an emergency call is placed until the patient is confirmed as either having or not having Ebola. The task force will review several important issues with short- and long-term implications, including:

• Screening 9-1-1 calls for potential Ebola patients
• Proper PPE
• Training for PPE donning/doffing procedures
• Decontamination practices
• Definition of exposure
• Quarantining employees who provide care for potential Ebola patients
• Other issues as they arise

Fire and EMS personnel should understand that this is an evolving and dynamic process; current best practices will evolve as new information is received. The task force will be meeting with the experts and will continue to educate and inform the fire service. Watch IAFC.org for more.

Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.

BillyG

The Secret List 10-20-2014-2220 hrs