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Wednesday, January 23 • 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Impact of Concussions on the Fire Service

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Concussions are not just an NFL problem. Up to 4,000 firefighter head injuries are reported annually. A long forgotten blow to the head can be misdiagnosed as PTSD, ADHD, sleep disorders, depression, or even cause suicidal thoughts. Learn about signs/symptoms, concussion myths, baseline/sideline testing, CTE, and the latest concussion guidelines for athletes. It’s time for the fire service to treat concussions as an exposure.
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Mat Blankenship

Henrico County Division of Fire
Mat Blankenship grew up in the Ashland (VA) Volunteer Fire Company where his father served with many other family members. In 1999, Mat officially began his fire service career by joining the AVFC. There he served as Historian, Vice-President, and Fire Prevention Officer, and was... Read More →

Wednesday January 23, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
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