COVID-19 has made wearing protective gloves a part of everyday life. In order to protect yourself, make sure to follow proper doffing procedures. When it comes time to remove the outer gloves. There are two very important things to remember: First, pay special attention so that you don’t contaminate or tear the inner glove. […]
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Coronavirus: 5 Things You Need to Know
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. While there have been several reported cases of Coronavirus in the US, all Americans identified so far with […]
Mansfield PD & Trauma Services host regional Biohazard & Fentanyl training
Trauma Services recently partnered with the Mansfield Police Department to provide a regional Biohazard & Fentanyl training workshop for first responders. Police, fire & EMS from a number of surrounding communities attended the specialized training workshop, which examined a range of topics including the various types of bio-hazardous environments first responders most often face: […]
What Property Owners Need to Know About Meth Labs
Each year, thousands of meth labs are discovered by police in apartments and rental properties. If you’re a landlord, having an illegal meth lab pop-up in your rental property is not only dangerous, it can leave you financially liable. How A Meth Lab Harms A Property In more rural settings, meth labs are set up […]
Trauma Services & Westport PD host regional Biohazard & Fentanyl training
Trauma Services recently partnered with the Westport Police Department to provide a regional Biohazard & Fentanyl training workshop for first responders. Police, fire & EMS from a number of surrounding communities attended the specialized training workshop, which examined a range of topics including the various types of bio-hazardous environments first responders most often face: the […]
Trauma Technicians Receive Level A Hazmat Training
MANSFIELD TRAINING FACILITY – Trauma Services technicians recently completed their level “A” Hazmat training certification. The level “A” training took place over 3 days, including 24+ hours of classroom and hands-on instruction, followed by an exam. Level A Hazmat protection consists of a fully encapsulating chemical entry suit with a full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus, and […]