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Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders in Firefighters

November 14, 2014 By Brian Galloway Leave a Comment

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A recent study reveals that the sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, change work disorder and restless leg syndrome are widespread among firefighters. In addition, the research carried out by the scientists at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) described that due to the truth that firefighters are at higher risk of sleep problems, this might lead to illness and elevated chance of motor accidents.

The CDC signifies that about a quarter of People in America complain of the periodic sleeping disorder, while about 10 % of the U.S. population is affected by chronic insomnia. The scientists observed the existence of sleep problems as well as their related adverse safety and health final results in roughly 7,000 firefighters from 66 different fire departments over the U.S. The firefighters were examined for common sleep problems along with other health problems too. The participants were also requested regarding their probability of dropping off to sleep at the wheel, their participation in vehicle accidents, in addition to any injuries or close calls they’d while driving. Out of all of the firefighters participated in the study, 37% were identified as having a sleep disorder.

Laura K. Barger, Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders associate physiologist said, “The findings of the study demonstrate the impact of common sleep problems on firemen safety and health, as well as their link with the 2 main reasons for dying among firefighters. Regrettably, greater than 80 % of firefighters who tested positive for any common sleep problem were undiagnosed and untreated.”

The research is published in the Clinical Sleep Medicine journal on 13th November. The study finds a connection between sleep disorders and certain health issues in firefighters, however, it botched to prove a cause-and-effect relationship.

Czeisler, chief BWH Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders said, “Firefighters with sleep disorders also had a higher prevalence of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety. Occupational sleep disorder screening programs can identify individuals who are vulnerable to adverse safety and health consequences, including those that are leading causes of death in firefighters. This study provides the rationale for further research evaluating the effectiveness of occupational sleep disorders management programs on disease risk, mental health and safety outcomes.”

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: America, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, CDC, Czeisler, firefighters, insomnia, Laura K. Barger, restless leg syndrome, Sleep Apnea, United States, USA

Eight Firefighters Injured Fighting Large Venice Fire

October 26, 2014 By Brian Galloway Leave a Comment

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On Sunday, 8 firefighters were injured while fighting a large and extremely hot fire, which overwhelmed the storage facility in Venice, authorities revealed.

Brian Humphrey, a Los Angeles fire spokesman told, more than 300 firefighters battled the fire overnight at the Extra Space Storage facility after it broke out around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Another spokesman Erik Scott said, 2 firefighters with heat exhaustion and another with a back injury and blisters were taken to the hospital, while a firefighter with heat exhaustion and a captain with an unspecified injury were treated at the site.

However, he didn’t provide details regarding the rest of the 3 firefighters, but the officials confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening.

Combustible items packed in the storage units fueled the flames and created extremely hot and smoky conditions. The building’s metal roof made it difficult for heat and smoke to escape.

Firefighters cut holes in the roof and smashed windows to try to aerate the building.

Humphrey said, the wreckage was still blazing mid-morning Sunday, but the bulk of the flames had been put out.

Although, the investigators scrutinized through wreckage in order to find out the fire’s cause and hoped to have answers later Sunday.

The officials said, firefighters were able to save about 2/3 of the units from the flames, but there is standing water damage.

Humphrey said, the department has been in touch with the property owner who plans to bring a private firm in to deal with residents and insurance concerns in the coming days.

Filed Under: Headlines, US Tagged With: $300, 8%, Brian Humphrey, Eric Scott, firefighters, injured, Venice

Hundreds Evacuated, California Wildfires Still Threaten

September 15, 2014 By Rebecca McGhee Leave a Comment

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Firefighters are still battling it out to help quell the raging wildfires in California and at present the crews are trying to get better access to a wildfire near Yosemite National Park that is located in deep and treacherous terrain.

Over 900 residents of some 400 homes have been evacuated so far since the fire started Sunday afternoon.  So far the blaze has destroyed one home and damaged around two dozen other structures.  200 homes in Orange County’s Silverado Canyon had been earmarked for evacuation but that order was lifted as the firefighter teams finally contained over 80% of the blaze on late Sunday.

Overall, well over 1,200 people were asked or forced out of their homes during the two blazes.  The fires started around 1:30 pm on Sunday near Brass Lake in Central California.  Authorities quickly had to issue orders for around 1,000 people to evacuate.  Damage in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported the ground battle information.  They reported that the fire initially started on a road outside of Oakhurst which is a foothill community located south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park.  It spread to to the edge of Bass lake propelled by winds and quickly charred over 320 acres.  At present the fire is only 20-30% contained.

A popular tourist and recreation area, the lakeside area is active year round.  To help out the Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Oakhurst Community Center.

Quick to go into action, Gov. Jerry Brown secured a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover 75 percent of the cost of fire fighting according to state officials.

Even farther north another wildfire about 60 miles east of Sacramento forced the evacuation of 133 homes.  The Sheriff of El Dorado County stated that residents from 400 plus more homes are prepared to evacuate as well.  The fire started on Saturday in a remote area but went full blaze by Sunday deep inside a canyon full of thick, dry brush thus burning up 4 square miles.  That fire is only over 10 percent contained.

So far six firefighters have suffered only minor injuries, mostly from the hot temperatures that are over 100 degrees.

As news of these fires spreads so do the fires themselves.  In the Sierra Nevada foothills between Sacramento and Reno another 250 acres burned, destroying only a few structures.  In addition hundreds of other homes are threatened by the fires.  In Mendocino County a 400 plus acre fire also destroyed a few structures but was last reported at 50 percent contained.

Filed Under: US Tagged With: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, california wildfire, Federal Emergency Management Agency, firefighters, Gov. Jerry Brown, Oakhurst, Oakhurst Community Center, Orange County's Silverado Canyon, Red Cross, Reno, Sacramento, Sheriff of El Dorado County, Threaten, Yosemite National Park

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