Fire Prevention | First Case

Oct 25, 20222 min

It Only Takes a Spark

We've spend the entire month focusing on fire safety, preparation, and readiness. Whether the fire risk is outside the OR and we're...

Oct 20, 20225 min

The Fire Outside: Racing to Evacuate

When someone mentions a surgical fire, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps the acronyms RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain,...

Oct 11, 20224 min

Respect the Triangle, Stop the Spark

Fires don't make triangles, they make flames... and a beautiful, warm glow on crisp, fall evenings as friends huddle together around the...

Oct 7, 20223 min

Disaster Preparation & Readiness

Do you remember the Carr Fire that raged across two California counties in 2018? If you lived in Shasta, Trinity, or the surrounding...

Oct 6, 20222 min

Ignite Your Passion for Prevention, Not Your OR

How many fire drills have you been a part of in your perioperative career? How many fire safety learning modules have you completed? And...