Considering the hazards associated with firefighting, several national and international organizations have adopted fire rehabilitation protocols as preventive measures. Fire rehabilitation can vary from external temperature management and oral rehydration to extensive medical care, depending on the degree of exposure and damage.
Heat-and cold-related injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, and myocardial infarction are issues of concern in fire rehabilitation. Sound knowledge of fire rehabilitation procedures is necessary for firefighters, as there is a significant risk of injury, exposure or stress associated with their work.
