FE Volume 133 Issue 10

Oct. 30-Nov. 2—ISFSI Fall Conference, Virginia Beach, Va. For information, contact Mary McCormack, ISFSI, P.O. Box 88, Hopkinton, Mass. 01748. Nov. 15-16—1980 GAEMS Conference, Albany, Ga. For more information contact C. B. Gillespie, M.D., Course Director, 810 14th Ave., Albany, Ga. 31701.

For a number of years now Fire Engineering has been covering the emergency medical service and its associated technicians. In addition to articles that appear throughout the year, we have given over each November issue almost in its entirety to this important service which is so intimately connected to the fire service.

National Draeger, Inc. now offers a 4-hour oxygen breathing apparatus, the BG-174A. This automatic unit weighs less than 35pounds. The required oxygen supply is governed by a constant flow of 1.5 liters per minute and a lung demand valve which supplies any extra oxygen required. Standard equipment includes a mask with speaking diaphragm, corrugated inhalation and exhalation hoses, carrying frame and oxygen cylinder.

Phylliss R. Peterson, Fire Inspector, Wilmington, N.C.: Yes, we have a full educational program. We have one fire prevention officer, hired as an educational officer, whose duties also include inspections. Our programs include: a fifth grade fire safety program, which teaches EDITH or home evacuation, inspecting for hazards, fire chemistry, burn safety, summary of life safety facts for the year, and slides on the training and duties of our fire department; evening and lunchtime classes for adults at various industries, churches, social groups, and local department stores (a class on fire extinguishers is held where applicable); and a fire safety program for babysitters and scouts.