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As a Fireman or Firewoman, when called to an emergency you know that you must always be prepared. As sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) strike at anytime and can occur to anyone regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, it could just as easily be your colleague that falls ill just as much as it could be a victim that you assist in a fire emergency.Having an automatic external defibrillator (AED) nearby for if such an event should occur can make the difference between life and death. As SCA’s are caused …

There are two reasons why a Police officer needs an automatic external defibrillator (AED). One, because they are often first to an emergency call out where a victim may very likely have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and two, studies have shown that officers are often exposed to high stress levels and increased workloads meaning the chances of officers themselves suffering a SCA are also higher.With SCA’s claiming 100,000 lives a year, the more knowledge about AED’s and how crucial they …

Vehicle fires can be deadly, although according to a 2019 study, vehicle fires have reduced by 20% since 2011 (Home Office), 100,000 cars catch fire every year on UK roads causing major problems and danger to people’s safety. With roughly 100 people dieing every year due to vehicle related fires, it is important to know how to avoid vehicle fires and what to do should you ever experience one.Although some car fires are caused due to collisions, many fires are caused due to inadequate electrical …

Quite simply, the more automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) that are installed in public areas, the better. A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can occur to anyone at any time, and with over 100,000 dying every year after suffering one, the more people that know about AED’s, the more likely the survival rate will increase.As mentioned however, a SCA can strike at any moment meaning that a large amount of the time, a victim will not be in hospital and will be simply carrying out their daily routine …

Every year, stories in the news cover when something has gone wrong at bonfire night and people have been injured. There are health and safety steps that you can follow to ensure your bonfire night is as enjoyable but also as safe as possible for everyone.Planning ahead when you are hosting a bonfire night is essential, knowing how many guests you are hosting for, how many fireworks you will have and who will be helping set your fireworks off are all factors that can ensure the upkeep of safety. …