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This article first appeared on FireRehab.com , sponsored by Masimo . By FireRescue1 Staff When we asked our readers in 2015 whether they’d rather fight fire in extreme heat or extreme cold, the responses were fairly divided. One thing we all agree on is that neither is our first choice. Yet, as one responder said, when the tone drops, you go. Heat-related illness is serious business, and firefighters are particularly at risk when temperatures hit the 90s and humidity hovers around 80 percent. (Photo/Joe Thomas of Greenbox Photography) Related articles Each extreme poses challenges for those charged with running the rehab sector. For general rehab guidelines , NFPA is a sound starting place . NFPA 1584 Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises can help fire departments establish their rehab process. The next edition of NFPA 1584 is open for public comment. The standard requires these nine processes: Relief from climatic condi...

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below There's something transcendent about a truly luxurious bathroom—but you don't have to go to a four-star resort to get the experience. We went to interior designer Kyle Timothy Blood , of Kyle Timothy Home in East Hampton, New York, and Eddy Doumas, owner of Worth Interiors in Vail, Colorado, for their ideas on creating a spa feeling in your own home. Soup Up Your Tub Mention the words luxury and bath, and most people's minds turn immediately to the tub. "I steer my clients toward freestanding tubs because I think they're sexier than undermounts with miles of cold countertops," says Doumas. "You can add a beautiful piece of furniture and a basket for towels to the floor space you save." Whether you prefer the romance of a claw-foot tub or the extravagance of a marble surround, make sure your tub selection has adequate length and depth for comfortable bathing. The newest programmable tubs can automatically set ...