FE Volume 133 Issue 11

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Lack of Protective Gear for EMTs Leads to Injuries, Survey Indicates

Emergency medical technicians are neither provided with, nor required to wear, adequate personal protective equipment for the hazards involved in rescue work during extreme emergency situations, according to a survey conducted by the research department at Cairns & Brother, Inc.
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The Book Shelf

The Book Shelf

SELF-INSTRUCTION, IFSTA 220SI, First Edition, developed by Lorrin Walker; Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University, IFSTA Headquarters, Stillwater, Okla. 74074; 200 pages, $7. This self-instruction workbook reviews basic concepts and terms covered in the “Essentials of Fire Fighting,” IFSTA 200.
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DOT Threat to Fire Service EMS

DOT Threat to Fire Service EMS

Emergency medical service is at a crossroads in its development and management. A proposal for a nationwide third uniformed service that originated in the United States Department of Transportation has engendered a contentious issue that has the potential of hindering the progress of fire service EMS.
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Five-Step Planning Assists Public Education Program

Realizing the potential of a systematic public education program, many fire departments are taking steps to implement a public education program of some type and undoubtedly many are running into the same problems as I did. When you mention manpower and time, you run into the budget crunches and I can’t blame a fire chief for being reluctant to go all out for an experimental education program when he doesn’t know where it’s going.
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Age 65 No Barrier to Work For St. Paul District Chief

In an age discrimination case of interest to fire departments throughout the nation, a United States District Court has ruled that St. Paul, Minn., district fire chiefs cannot be forced to retire at age 65. However, Judge Donald Alsop also found that age is a bona fide occupational qualification for fire fighters and captains, and said it is “reasonably necessary” for them to retire at 65.
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Kemp Named Chief Engineer

Kemp Named Chief Engineer

Deputy Chief Franklin W. Kemp has been appointed chief engineer of the Atlantic City, N.J. Fire Department, suceeding Lawrence J. Skey, who recently retired. A member of the department for 33 years, Kemp has been an engine company officer, battalion chief, director of civil defense, chief of fire prevention, line deputy chief and administrative assistant to the chief.
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Roof Venting Helps Confine Fire in Hotel

Early roof ventilation and immediate action to confine fire spreading to upper floors through a pipe shaft saved a 110-year-old, four-story hotel in Mount Clemens, Mich. In more recent years, a two-story bowling alley with 28 lanes had been added to the Clinton Gables Hotel.
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Fire School Graduates 21

Fire School Graduates 21

Twenty-one members of the 51st Recruit School recently graduated from the Fairfax County Fire Training Center. The graduates will become career members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Services. The basic training program included an emphasis on physical fitness development and arson detection.
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JAMES F. CASEY Editor RICHARD PRATT SYLVIA Associate Editor DOROTHY P. FERGUSON Managing Editor ELIZABETH CRIDLAND
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Innovation Aids Growth Of EMS in Laramie F.D.

The wide expanses and long severe winters, together with sparse population and remote services have made for a unique challenge to the emergency medical services personnel in Wyoming. Providing service to large areas, with limited resources, manpower and equipment has called for innovative approaches.
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Fischer Appointed

Fischer Appointed

Wayne A. Fischer has been appointed chief of the Cedarburg, Wis. Fire Department, where he has been a member since 1955. He has served as assistant chief and chief engineer. Fischer is succeeding Chief William H. Anderson, who is retiring after 29 years with the department.
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Growth of EMS Fostered By Support From Citizens

Emergency medical service started to evolve in Nampa, Idaho, in 1972 when two members of the local Jaycee Club observed Nampa Fire Department members trying to revive a youngster who had a respiratory problem. They asked fire officials at the scene why they responded with a pumper and why a smaller, faster vehicle wouldn’t be more appropriate.
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Coming Events

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Guidelines for Establishing Successful Training Program

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FE Volume 133 Issue 11

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Blast Starts Flowing Gasoline Fire At Pipeline Company Tank Fire

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$1.5 Million AFB Fire Station Has Solar Energy Domestic Hot Water

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Letters to the Editor

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