TRAINING AIDS
GPS Technologies, Inc. s TAMPA TRAINING CENTER SCHEDULE is available for distribution. The schedule outlines courses offered and the dates and fees. The Center offers engineering, mechanical, electrical, I & C, and professional development courses. Contact: GPS Technologies, Inc.; 8401 G Benjamin Rd.; Tampa, FL 33634.
FAST FACTS TO CONFINED SPACE ENTRY is a booklet from Quest Technologies designed to help users understand and comply with OSHA’s new confined space requirements. The 28page booklet covers a range of topics and includes a primer on what constitutes confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, gas monitor selection safety tips, and a glossary’ of frequently used terms.
Valley Videos, Inc.’s two-pan video training series. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, covers proper procedures for isolating energy sources when servicing or repairing equipment, worker training in lockout/tagout recognition, and the importance of not disturbing locked/tagged out equipment. Contact: Valley Videos, Inc., (800) 448-5889.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has included the 1992 CPR guidelines into its first responder training text. YOUR FIRST RESPONSE IN EMERGENCY CARE The text is designed to teach first responders only what they need to know, in plain language and without the use of medical terminology. Contact: AAOS; 6300 North River Rd.; Rosemont, IL 60018-4262; (708) 823-‘ 186.
MEDICAL OPERATIONS AT HAZMAT INCIDENTS, a 26minute training video aimed at EMS personnel, is available from Emergency Film Group. Designed to help emergency medical technicians meet the requirements of NFPA 473, the video focuses on toxicity, protective equipment and clothing, medical monitoring of the entry team, and treatment protocols. Concact: Emergency Film Group, (800) 8420999 or (508) 746-0466.
FUNERAL PROTOCOL BOOKLET
Final Farewell to a Fallen Firefighter: A Basic Fire Department Funeral Protocol, by Jersey City (NJ) Battalion Chief William C. Peters, is available from Fire Engineering. Send your request on fire department letterhead, along with a check or money order for $2 to cover postage and handling, to Fire Department Funeral Booklet Requests; PennWell Publishing Co.; Park 80 West, Plaza 2, 7th Floor; Saddle Brook, NJ 07662. Please note that our zip code will be 07663 as of July 1.
