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Saturday, December 12, 2015

Firefighters, paramedics offer insight into emergency service

In an effort to show government officials and members of the media what it takes to go into a burning building to save lives, Ocean City firefighters and paramedics gave them that opportunity last Sunday morning at the Worcester County Training Center in Newark.

Obviously, it can be stressful, as was evidenced by the required blood pressure and pulse checks administered to participants after their arrival at 7:30 a.m.

Next, was fit testing for a smoke mask, which consisted of eight overall tests ranging from heavy breathing to talking and bending.

“We do fit testing every year to make sure the masks fit properly,” said Ryan Whittington, president of the International Association of Firefighters in Ocean City. “We want to make sure there is a seal during all movements so the smoke cannot come in and choke us.”

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1 comment:

  1. how come the oc mayor and dead beat unqualified fire chief were not there. oh that's right, he doesn't endorse anything the firefighters do. is this the same firechief that changed the response guide lines.attention all property owners in oc.if your house or business catches on fire,your only getting a single engine and 2 medic units.hope everyone gets out.who in their right mind does that. talk about risking it all.the chief gets a no vote of confidence from all members of the ocfd.

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