FIRE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENTS
EDITORIAL 6
Omissions by our governmental agencies are underscoring the hazardous in hazmat incidents
VOLUNTEERS CORNER 8
Developing apparatus specifications
TRAINING NOTEBOOK 10
Exposure suit inspection procedures
DISPATCHES 28
Onboard air system for chauffeurs
Converted booster reels
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 15
EQUIPMENT DIGEST
APPARATUS INNOVATIONS/DELIVERIES
COURSES AND COMING EVENTS
CLASSIFIEDS 59
READER SERVICE CARD
FEATURES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
DECONTAMINATE: PERSPECTIVE FOR RESPONDERS 16
Decontamination protocols are a commonly overlooked procedure at many hazardous material incidents. However, they can be defined if several basic concepts are realized. BY STEVEN P. MASLANSKY
HANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENTS 32
There is no substitute for a properly educated, trained, and equipped hazardous material response team. Yet, until the members are sufficiently prepared, here are some guidelines for conducting a safe, effective operation. BY FRANK L. FIRE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 44
In an effort to overcome the shortcomings of protective equipment for hazardous material responders, the author suggests a new approach to the present protective barriers. BY DAVIO M. LESAK
FLAMMABLE LIQUID FIRES 50
The rapidity with which fire progresses in flammable liquids is amazing.
There is a simple, yet effective method that every community with a pumper can use to quickly gain the upper hand at these flammable liquid fires. BY ROBERT B. GIBSON
SPECIAL RISK FIRES
DUST EXPLOSION DESTROYS FLOUR MILL 22
Dust explosions are normally devastating. Pre-planning is an absolute must for departments with mills in their districts as seen by this New Jersey incident. BY GLENN P. CORBETT
COMPUTERS
THE USE OF A MICROCOMPUTER 38
In this fourth and final article in the series on microcomputers, the author dispels some old myths and provides practical advice for each stage of microcomputer use. BY MICHAEL FAY
