Abstract
The public expects firefighters not only to extinguish fires in burning structures but also to search out and assist victims whose lives are in immediate danger. Because of this expectation, many fire departments require firefighters to be certified as emergency medical technicians. Fire victims may suffer from chemical and electrical burns as well as thermal injury. Associated life-threatening problems include inadequate ventilation, impaired circulation, and extensive bleeding. High levels of carbon monoxide and other toxic gases may also pose a danger to life. This article describes the firefighter's assessment of the burn victim and discusses the emergency diagnosis and treatment of conditions that threaten the lives of victims of structural fires
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