Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report: Captain Dies from Hyperthermia and Exertional Heartstroke While Performing Advanced Survival Training in Texas, FACE-F2012-27.

摘要

On September 15-16, 2012, a 46-year-old male volunteer captain ('Captain') participated in a training course called Smoke Diver. Smoke Diver provides instruction in the advanced use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and advanced fire fighter survival skills. The course was taught by instructors from a component of a state fire fighter's association at a private nonprofit fire fighter training facility. Participants performed such drills as air consumption, victim rescue, and self-rescue in a variety of situations while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) that consisted of full turnout gear and SCBA. The training lasted approximately 12 hours on September 15, 2012, and approximately 10 hours on September 16, 2012. The heat index was 92.2 degrees Fahrenheit on September 15, 2012, and 90.3 degrees Fahrenheit on September 16, 2012. Rehabilitation (rehab), in an unshaded area, occurred several times each day and consisted of doffing SCBA, partially removing turnout gear, resting, and drinking fluids.