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Mesothelioma Information
Asbestos was heavily used in construction products for most of the last century. While asbestos has been banned for most uses since the 1980s, many of those buildings still contain asbestos. An event such as a fire can cause the microscopic fibers that make up asbestos to release into the air where they can be inhaled by firefighters or residents. Exposure to asbestos has proven to result in a wide range of health conditions, including mesothelioma, a deadly cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen. Asbestos dot com offers a one-stop resource on all asbestos and mesothelioma-related issues ranging from occupational exposure to mesothelioma treatment options
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Matches and Lighter Safety Tips from Chief Chuck Coyne
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On: Oct 05, 2011 (11:58:00)
Matches And LightersFires, burns and property damage associated with children playing with matches are common events in the United States and a number of programs and procedures have been developed to try to control this problem. In the past few years, a new source of ignition has become very common - the cigarette lighter Read More...
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Community Fire Protection District honors St. Ann Police Officer Jeff Hacker
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On: Jan 08, 2010 (11:38:00)
In the early morning hours of April 2, 2009, Officer Hacker responded to a report of a house fire in the 4500 blk. of Ashby Rd. While enroute Officer Hacker was advised of a person trapped in the rear of the house. Upon his arrival Officer Hacker proceeded to the back of the house where he discovered a victim laying on the floor of the bedroom Read More...
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Community Fire EMS First With New Monitor
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On: Dec 04, 2009 (14:46:00)
The Community Fire Protection District is pleased to announce the deployment of the first two Lifepak 15 monitor/defibulators in the state of Missouri. The monitors present a new generation in patient monitoring. In addition to providing diagnostic quality 12-lead electrocardiograms the monitors also monitor: Sp02, EtCO2, SpCO, SpMet, & Noninvasive Blood Pressure. In Therapy modes the unit can preform manual defibrillation, AED defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, & noninvasive pacing. The new units are in service on department ambulances 3827 and 3837. CLICK ON THE LINK TO PHYSIO CONTROL - COMMUNITY FIRE STORY
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Mew monitors Save Family
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On: Sep 08, 2009 (18:09:00)
A 29 year old lady and her family, had the good fortune of deciding to do her shopping at Overland Plaza recently. While there she experienced chest pain and shortness of breath and an ambulance was called. The Community Fire Protection District responded with an ambulance from the engine house in Overland. On arrival the crew placed her on the Life Pak 15 for an EKG and oxygen saturation reading. The monitor immediately alarmed showing an elevated met hemoglobin of 3% and a carbon monoxide reading of 37%. She was placed on high flow oxygen and transported to a hospital for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. A call was placed to her residence and it was evacuated and the other family members were sent to medical treatment. An evaluation by the gas company found a faulty flu on the hot water heater.
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Child Safety Seat Installation
Please check our calendar for available days and locations to have your child's safety seat installed. We'll have trained installers available on those days but you MUST call for an appointment so we can make sure someone is available to help you.
(314-428-1128)
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Community FPD Responses for 2010
Emergency responses by Community FPD for 2010 have been totaled Fire Calls 1918 Ambulance Calls 5857 Total responses have risen 10% over the last 6 years. That increase keeps Community FPD firefighters and paramedics busy on a continual basis.
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