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Heat Stress

Posted by Janet Liebsch - July 14, 2022 11:41 AM
During activity, the body releases more than 70 percent of the energy used by muscles as heat. As a result, heat loss is crucial to prevent an excessive rise in body temperature during firefighting ... Read More
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Hydration

Posted by Janet Liebsch - July 14, 2022 11:08 AM
Dehydration is the result of the body trying to regulate its temperature naturally through sweating. Maintaining body fluids is essential for sweating. You must hydrate before, during, and after work... Read More
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