Vukovar firefighters
Firefighters have every right to be proud of their profession. They are courageous men and women who, every day, put the community’s welfare before their own, and whenever someone needs to be rescued the fire department is ready to help. This may entail performing rescue operations such as extinguishing fires, or providing emergency medical services, but they can also be asked to be public educators, teaching fire prevention and talk about other safety measures.
Although their equipment and trucks may not be state-of-the art and they often are understaffed, the members of ‘Vukovarski vatrogasci', Vukovar's fire brigade are selflessly committed to saving lives and helping the members of their community in every possible way, even if it means to endanger their own lives. They understand that being a firefighter is ‘risky and dangerous.’
Firefighters are trained in fighting forest fires and various other catastrophic events. They also save traffic accident victims and perform first aid services until the paramedics arrive on the scene. Furthermore, they salvage property and pets, and without a doubt, these brave men should be honored for their many heroic rescues and extraordinary accomplishments. Being a firefighter not only means putting out fires, but also be totally committed to every aspect of the community.
Why Firemen Are Important!
Children have many aspirations and when you ask any boy what he wants to become when he grows up, at one point or another throughout his childhood, he may respond with: ‘fireman!’ What is it that makes this profession so fascinating, and why do even the youngest among us feel the appeal of putting on a uniform to fight fires?
Becoming a fireman demands dedication, and choosing a rewarding career in which helping distressed people and serving the community come first. Being a firefighter is more than putting out fires and saving lives, it is about constantly caring for people and making the entire community a safer place, even if that means rescuing a lost cat out of a tree.
The duties of a fireman hold many challenges, which go hand-in-hand with many physical and psychological trials. It is not easy to see people suffer or die, or homes and property being destroyed. On the other hand, the emotional rewards of saving someone’s life, or preventing further harm from happening, do make up for some of the hardship.
Daily firefighter responsibilities include responding to emergency calls, as well as watch duty, which may include manning the phones and notifying all involved parties when an emergency call comes in. Communication is of the upmost importance, before, during and even after an emergency or rescue situation. Every detail counts and may mean the difference between life and death, for victims as well as active firefighters.
Firefighters our proud of their accomplishments, even more so if they reside in a Croatian city, like Vukovar, where remnants of a war still need cleaning up and many citizens live in abominable circumstances because of their past conflicts. The last thing such a troubled community needs is more destruction, which means they really have to be able to count on their fire department for outstanding support, extraordinary services the members of the ‘Vukovarski vatrogasci' association gladly deliver.
How to Treat Fire Burns on Human Skin
Treating fire burns on human skin is a process that has to be carefully done. Burns in general can cause severe injuries to the point of death. There are several things you need to do in order to treat a fire burn on human skin. First, know that there are several types of burns: first, second and third degree. These are differentiated by the damage they do. First degree burns only damage the top level of skin, or the epidermis. Second and third degree burns, on the other hand, cause much more damage. These require that you take the person to a hospital sometimes to get treated, whereas lighter fire burns on human skin can be treated at home.
First, stop the burning by getting the person to stop, drop and roll. You can also douse the flames with water, but don't do this if the fire is electrical or the current will be conveyed to you. Also, you can smother the fire with a blanket.
Next, check to see if there are any other injuries than the burn itself. In the case of chemicals, this could mean irritated or infected skin. In the case of a shock, check the person's breathing and pulse to see whether the current has affected them.
For minor burns, soak a cloth in cool (not cold) water and apply it to the burned area. If the burning agent was a substance that remains on the victim, get it off as best as possible and soak the area with water. Place a bandage over the injury, but avoid putting any pressure on it because this could damage the skin. Never use ice as this will contract the blood vessels and cause further damage. If severe bleeding is occurring, use a tourniquet. These are ways to treat fire burns.
Emergency Notification Systems
Weather Radio All Hazard NOAA ( NWR ) For emergency information.
Emergency Alert System (Emergency Alert System - EAS ) Tune WBAP 820AM radio for instructions.
Advisory System Outdoor : Pay attention to the sirens. The sirens can be used for service of all types of hazards. When the sirens sounded , enter the house and tune to news and local radio programs to understand the nature of the emergency.
Television Broadcasts : Keep abreast of emergency interruptions and tune the news stations.
Reverse Emergency Telephone Notification : Ask your local office of Emergency Management if they have implemented a telephone emergency notification system and how it is used .
Highway messages : Keep track of emergency information message boards on motorways.
Citizen Corps: Uniting Communities Preparing the Nation The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education , training and volunteer service . They undertake to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to threats of terrorism , crime, public health issues , and disasters of all kinds. Citizen Corps promotes a series of measures to ensure that you have your family, your home and your community safer from crime , terrorism , and disasters of all kinds.
