NCAFC Mid-Winter Conference 2018

Cardiac events are the number one cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service, but no responder expects to be personally affected – particularly those who work at taking care of themselves. The reality is that without appropriate medical screening, it is impossible to accurately assess and address cardiac risks. A firefighter-specific assessment saved Chief Kevin D. Quinn’s life; he will share his story and key lessons learned. Charles F. Turner will discuss how to implement a screening program in your department, including knowing what an assessment.