RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Firefighter Footcare
This module explores common foot injuries, proactive self-care and maintenance, with the intent of keeping feet injury-free.
Category: Medical
Core Component(s): Local Topics;
Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
Estimated Delivery Time: 30 minutes; Video Length: 6:24
Category: Medical
Core Component(s): Local Topics;
Incident Reviews and Lessons Learned
Estimated Delivery Time: 30 minutes; Video Length: 6:24
Intent
Examine what causes foot injury on the fireline and review the steps to prevent them from occurring.
Facilitator Preparation
- Review the video and module tools.
- Consider additional activities and discussion questions relevant to the location and agency.
Facilitating the Discussion
- Show the video.
- Facilitate a small or large group discussion using the discussion questions.
Discussion Questions
- What are some foot injuries that you or a coworker have experienced?
- How did the injury get treated?
- Could the injury have been prevented? If so, how?
- What items do you carry for blister protection? What type of socks do you use?
- How do you break in a pair of new boots?
Resources
- None
Additional Video Information
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2022-09-27