Intersection of tech and safety: Firefighter wearables for cardiac events

On-duty firefighters die from sudden cardiac events at twice the rate of law enforcement officers and four times the rate of other emergency responders. Early detection can help save lives by catching warning signs of heart trouble before it’s too late.

The District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department is testing a wearable device to track the cardiac health of its training class. Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Downs, who leads the department’s Health and Safety Division, shared what DC Fire and EMS is learning from the pilot program and what they hope to achieve.

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