Rehabilitation unit

Abstract

A rehabilitation unit for providing rehabilitation support to a plurality of firefighters attending an incident scene. The system comprising a transportable self-supporting frame that can be configured for use in a designated rehabilitation area on scene and a plurality of firefighter stations attached to the frame. Each firefighter station comprising a seating surface, a breathing apparatus holder and a protective equipment holder. The rehabilitation unit can be quickly, easily and efficiently established when a rehabilitation area is needed. The rehabilitation unit can also be configured for ease of transportation to and from the incident scene by folding or storing various components of the rehabilitation unit.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of fire service equipment. In particular, to a rehabilitation unit. BACKGROUND [0002] A rehabilitation protocol is part of the standard operating procedures for many fire services. The rehabilitation protocol typically provides for firefighters involved in operations at an incident scene to be rotated through a rehabilitation area based on criteria such as, for example, a “two-cylinder rule” wherein a firefighter is required to attend the rehabilitation area after a second air cylinder has been exhausted. The reasons for attending the rehabilitation area include controlling the pace of physical activity (by providing rest periods), avoiding prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, re-hydration and medical evaluation. [0003] The rehabilitation area is located outside of the fire zone and away from the exhaust fumes where protective clothing and equipment can be safely removed. Typically, the rehabilitation area i...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a rehabilitation unit for firefighters that can be quickly and easily set up at an incident scene. The unit includes a frame and multiple firefighter stations with seating surfaces, breathing apparatus holders, and protective equipment holders. The use of one of the firefighter stations by a firefighter helps with their rehabilitation. The rehabilitation unit can be used outdoors or indoors and is easy to transport. It helps organize the incident scene and keeps fire crews together during rehabilitation."

Problems solved by technology

Such vehicles are not commonly used as they are beyond the budgets of many fire services and even where they do exist, would typically only be deployed to incidents of a magnitude that warrants the logistic necessary for establishing a vehicle based rehabilitation area on scene.

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