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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS was developed by the International Association of Fire Fighters. Ibis training package provides firefighters with the necessary knowledge and skills to recognize potential hazardous-material risks and to deal with them in a safe and effective manner. The kit includes 2 student manuals, copy of exercises and quizzes, 2 VHS cassettes containing a total of 6 programs, 1 set of slides, and 1 carrying case. Contact: National Clearinghouse on Occupational and Environmental Health. 815 16th Street N.W., Suite 301, Washington. D.C. 20006, (202) 842-7833-
SMOKE DETECTORS ARE YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE is a brochure by Alert-All Corporation that focuses on the importance of continual smoke detector operation and also outlines “Did You Know” facts on the dangers of fire. T he pamphlet also stresses the importance of checking smoke detector batteries on a regular basis and lists smoke detector placement and fire safety tips. For more information on the brochure and a complete smoke detector safety kit, call (800) ALERT-ALL.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.* now offers on diskette the standard you want from the July 1990 Underwriters Laboratories’ Catalog of Standards for Safety. The diskettes contain the text of the standard and are available in both 3 1/2″ and 5 1/2″ sizes. You can choose either an “RFF” or “TXT” format for IBM compatible computers. For more information or to order your free copy of the July catalog, write: Underwriters laboratories Inc., ATTN: Publications Stock, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
The new version of FIRE FIGHTING SAFETY, a module in the FireFighter I video series based on NFPA 1001, is now available form Media Resources, Inc. Addressing the new NFPA 1500 requirements, the 35-minute videotape, comprehensive instructor guide, and reproducible study guide demonstrate important safety habits, how to identify potential risks at the scene, and effective procedures used to reduce risks at the station. Contact: Media Resources, Inc.. 2614 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 896613997, or call 800-666-0106.
FIRE-TEST* is a computer Test-Item Bank developed by Performance Training Systems Inc., in association with the State of Connecticut’s Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. It includes graphics/art within the test items, automatic test generation, test scoring, record keeping, test-item analysis, and certificate generation. The Fire-Test® Test-Item Bank includes Fire Fighter 1, 2, and 3 and Instructor 1 classifications. Each test item is cross-referenced to the current NFPA Standards and the latest IFS I A training materials. Contact: Ben A. Hirst, V.P., Performance Training Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 33177, Palm Beach Gardens, FI. 33420, (407) 626-3018.
