About.Half of all fire department line of duty deaths are the result of cardiac emergency. Many of those deaths could have been prevented with quality rehab and medical services. Our small non-profit was founded by a fire chaplain and EMT with firsthand experience in fire rehab. Our goal is to help you help those who serve.
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Conceived in 2020It was a crazy year filled with heartache and disappointment. It was also a year of innovation and creative ideas.
Our founder worked with a large volunteer department that has a dedicated Special Ops Unit that also serves as a Rehab Unit. While it is a great asset to the department the apparatus required special training for drivers and it is too large to go off-road. While the apparatus is great for large events it can be impractical in tight spots. This got him to thinking. What if there were a light truck based rehab unit that could serve as a medical first responder unit for daily calls and also serve as a primary rehab unit for smaller calls and public assist? And what if that unit were affordable for practically every department? Fire-Rehab.com was born. |
Our MissionOur Goal is to provide life saving emergency scene rehab training, equipment, and support to those who serve our community.
What is Emergency Scene Rehab?Emergency Scene Rehabilitation (Rehab) is a systematic process designed to ensure the health and safety of emergency responders during and after an incident. It involves providing rest, rehydration, nourishment, and medical evaluation to those who have been exposed to the physical and mental stresses of emergency operations. The primary goal of emergency scene rehab is to prevent heat stress, fatigue, and other health-related issues that can compromise the effectiveness and safety of responders.
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OUR GOALS FOR 2024
Establish The Fire-Rehab Foundation as a 501(c)3
and Complete Prototype Development for the FLORIAN 101ST
OUR FIRST GOAL HAS BEEN ACHIEVED!
Our first official Board meeting was held in Brentwood, Tennessee on August 4, 2025. We adopted our constitution and bylaws, and applied for 501(c)3 status with the Internal Revenue Service.
Our application was accepted and approved within the month!
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
Our premier Rehab Unit, currently in development, the FLORIAN 101ST is a dedicated fire-rehab & first responder truck bed box insert designed for emergency scene support. This box insert comes equipped to provide basic shelter, hydration, nutrition, lighting, and medical monitoring for any emergency scene. This multifunctional unit can also facilitate medical first responder calls, supervisor/chief unit, and ALS backup.
Our first official Board meeting was held in Brentwood, Tennessee on August 4, 2025. We adopted our constitution and bylaws, and applied for 501(c)3 status with the Internal Revenue Service.
Our application was accepted and approved within the month!
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
Our premier Rehab Unit, currently in development, the FLORIAN 101ST is a dedicated fire-rehab & first responder truck bed box insert designed for emergency scene support. This box insert comes equipped to provide basic shelter, hydration, nutrition, lighting, and medical monitoring for any emergency scene. This multifunctional unit can also facilitate medical first responder calls, supervisor/chief unit, and ALS backup.
OUR GOALS FOR 2025
Provide 12 Self-Contained Rehab Units to Rural Departments
and Provide Training (Live and Online)
Our premier Rehab Unit, scheduled for delivery in 2025, the FLORIAN 101ST is a dedicated fire-rehab & first responder truck bed box insert designed for emergency scene support. This box insert comes equipped to provide basic shelter, hydration, nutrition, lighting, and medical monitoring for any emergency scene. This multifunctional unit can also facilitate medical first responder calls, supervisor/chief unit, and ALS backup.
People
Patrick Beard
Founder and President
Patrick volunteered with the fire service after his wife's cardiac arrest in 2014. This experience gave him a passion to help those who had helped to save her life. He volunteered as a fire chaplain with Madison County (Tennessee) Fire Department for seven years, became an EMR, and he served with Medical Center EMS as an EMT during the COVID pandemic.
Fire rehab is the natural avenue for continued practical service to first responders.
Fire rehab is the natural avenue for continued practical service to first responders.
Dr. Omar Hamada
Treasurer
Treasurer
Dr. Hamada earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry from Union University, a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University, and a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. After graduating medical school, Hamada completed residencies at the University of Tennessee, in both Family Medicine and in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Hamada has also had a successful military career. Having served as Officer in Charge of a U.S. Army battalion medical section consisting of eight personnel, 30 Special Forces medics and several dozen Combat Lifesaver personnel, Hamada was awarded the Bronze Star and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He is a media commentator, writer, opera singer, and trumpet player with an interest in international relations and theology. With his breadth of experience and interests Omar brings a a wealth of knowledge to the Board.
Cory Cronin
Secretary
Secretary
Cory is the Technology Officer for the Jackson (Tennessee) Fire Department, a dispatcher with Madison County (Tennessee) Sheriff's Office, a Weather Forecaster with the Tennessee Air National Guard and a volunteer with the Madison County Fire Department. Cory's background and continued service give him hands on experience and understanding of the importance of fire rehab.
