NFPA 1584 Handbook-2008 PDF Download

The NFPA 1584 Handbook-2008 standard focuses on providing the necessary safeguards for incident scene rehab. It emphasizes the importance of an organized approach to the rehabilitation of fire department members during emergency operations and training exercises. This standard has been completely revised to reflect current scientific knowledge and is now upgraded to a standard from a recommended practice.

Some key changes in this edition include the addition of new requirements for medical monitoring during rehabilitation, with a discussion on vital signs and the recognition that they alone cannot determine the need for further medical treatment. The terminology used in the standard is also compatible with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and definitions have been revised to ensure standardization across the seven health and safety standards the committee is responsible for. Annex material provides a sample standard operating procedure for the rehabilitation process and includes information on the classification, signs, symptoms, and treatment of heat stress and cold stress. Additionally, there is an emphasis on firefighters maintaining proper nutrition, hydration, and a healthy lifestyle prior to emergency operations or training exercises.