Firehouse Safety & Health eNL - Feb 17th, 2023
 
 
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February 17, 2023

The 2023 Firehouse Station Design Conference, which will be held May 2225 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, MO, features several classes with firefighter health and safety in mind.

In "Health, Safety and Wellness by Design," Christopher Kehde and John Jeniec discuss Hot Zone Design strategies, Immersive Design principles and on-site training facilities.

In "Sleep Deprivation," Craig Carter looks at how fire service policy changes and architecture can help overcome some key barriers to effective sleep.

Stay safe! 

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