Guest guest Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 From The Secret List. Harker Heights (TX) FF Fernandez remains in critical condition following a mobile home fire. They responded to the fire about 0815 yesterday morning and had heavy smoke and fire showing. FF's started a defensive attack after sizing up and determining that there was no one inside the home. The injured Firefighter was on a hose line, outside, when the fire suddenly changed directions because of the wind. Both the injured Firefighter and another individual were engulfed by the heat and smoke because the firefighter's breathing apparatus somehow slipped from his face, according to the Chief. FF Fernandez' mask and regulator was dislodged, and he inhaled smoke and superheated air from the fire. He is currently in ICU as he did have some blistering inside the pharynx and developed a cough. He is intubated, is expected to recover, but the burn unit Dr's are not taking chances. He is expected to be intubated for 24-72 hours. The Firefighter inhaled smoke and suffered a burned airway. We'll keep you advised as we all hope for his recovery. Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI Training Program Manager Fire & Safety Specialists, Inc. Typed by my fingers on my iPhone. Please excuse any typos. (Cell) (Office) (Office Fax) LNMolino@... Lou@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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