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Protocols and equipment for protecting firefighters exposed to heat during wildfire response and rescue operations.

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Paris Fire Brigade Deploys Multiple Cooling Tubs at Maisons-Alfort Running Event

On May 24, 2026, the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) responded to multiple heat strokes at a running event in Maisons-Alfort, deploying several field immersion tubs on site. A real-world confirmation of the Cool First Transport Second protocol.

25 May 2026

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The Phoenix Experiment: How One Fire Department Proved Prehospital Cold Water Immersion Works at Scale

In 2024, Phoenix Fire Department treated over 300 heat stroke patients with prehospital cold water immersion. Despite the hottest summer on record, heat deaths dropped. The peer-reviewed data and lessons for every EMS agency.

24 May 2026

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Wildfire season 2026: protecting your firefighters from heat stroke in the field

Wildfire seasons are getting longer and more intense. Heat stroke is one of the leading preventable causes of firefighter death. Here is what every fire service medical officer needs to know before summer.

20 May 2026

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