4.5K views · 181 reactions | Patients with PFFD (Proximal femoral focal deficiency) are generally constrained by limited mobility, but in Fiona's case it's clearly a non-issue! We’ve adapted an Össur Total Knee 2000 - typically used for an adult setup - into the small space we had to work with, allowing her to live her life without limitations! #pffd #proximalfemoralfocaldeficiency #prosthesis #pediatrics #astepahead #prosthetics | A Step Ahead Prosthetics | Facebook

🚨 LAST-RESORT SKILL: PFD REMOVAL UNDERWATER 🚨 A life vest is designed to save lives—not to be removed. But in rare emergency situations, when a rescuer is snagged, pinned, or trapped, the PFD (personal flotation device) or its attached hardware can become a hazard. That’s why underwater PFD removal is taught only as a last-resort survival skill, practiced by firefighters and rescuers in controlled training environments. 🔥 This training enhances firefighter skills by: • Improving equipment fam

At approximately 12:30 today, PFD recieved a 911 call reporting a dog that had fallen through the ice at Melville Pond. Car 3, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Rescue 2 responded along with PPD. Fire personnel utilized ice rescue equipment to retrieve the dog, which was reunited with its owner a short time after. We would like to take this time to remind everyone that the only safe ice is at an ice rink. If you see an animal that has fallen through the ice, do not attempt to rescue it yourself. Due to the re