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Editor THOMAS F. BRENNAN Associate Editors JACKIE COX AUDREY PAVEY Art Director R. NELSON CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
FE Volume 138 Issue 6
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COURSES/COMING EVENTS
June 17-21—ARSON AND FIRE INVESTIGATION. The Department of Government Service, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Building 4053, Kilmer Campus, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. For further information, call: Carol Terry at (201) 9323640, extension 21. June 23-26, 1985—NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC. CONFERENCE. To be held at Dunfey's Hyannis Hotel, Hyannis, MA. Contact:
Bravo, Commissioner Richmond!
The tragic events in Philadelphia, PA, on Monday, May 13,1985, have fallen to the scrutiny of Monday morning quarterbacks. A careful and thorough critique of decisions made and actions taken or not taken will prove valuable in handling similar incidents in the future. However, with the luxury of 20-20 hindsight, we must never forget one thing: In our profession, major decisions, in this case both life-saving and life-threatening, must be made and orders given within split seconds, based only on the real facts known to the incident commander at the moment.
New placards in use
In a proposed rulemaking change reported by the FEDERAL REGISTER, the Materials Transportation Bureau (MTB) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) said that empty cargo tanks and those that contain a residue of hazardous material should be required to carry placards stating "Residual" instead of “Empty."
More FE Volume 138 Issue 6
TRAINING AIDS
Alaco Ladder Company, a manufacturer of tapered truss wood fire ladders, put out a 12-page catalog (no. FL-84) containing an extensive discussion of fire ladder features as well as product information. The brochure states that wood ladders are lighter in weight than aluminum (a very surprising fact to some), do not conduct electricity, do not anneal, do not conduct heat or cold, are stiffer, easier to climb, faster to operate, and longer lasting.
APPARATUS INNOVATIONS/DELIVERIES
APPARATUS INNOVATIONS/DELIVERIES Circle No. 71 on Reader Service Card Photo by Shaun P. Ryan Circle No. 70 on Reader Service Card Photo by Garry E.…
COMPANY NEWS
Snap-tite Hose Inc. announces the appointment of Eric Katchen as technical service manager. Katchen will provide technical assistance to the marketing sales force for existing products and be responsible for the development of new markets. Snap-tite Hose produces large diameter and attack line fire hose, couplings, adapters, and accessories for the fire service.
Pre-connected handlines made more convenient
Fire departments should be aware that with a minimal expense they can more conveniently use their 1 1/2-inch or 1 3/4-inch cross-lay pre-connect handlines. In 1972 the Bartlett and Countryside Fire Protection District, Bartlett, IL, took delivery of its first pumper using cross-lay pre-connect lines.
NAMES IN THE NEWS
Garry L. Briese, executive director of the Florida chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, has been selected as the executive director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Currently a reserve battalion chief in Orange County, FL, Briese has nearly 20 years of fire service experience as a career and volunteer firefighter.
EQUIPMENT DIGEST
The Holmatro multi-purpose spreader, a combination of their spreader and shear, was especially developed for fire brigades, ambulances, and police and Red Cross cars. It is able to cut, spread, and pull. The spreader features strong notched blades, gripping teeth, a protective rubber cap, and built-in checkvalves to ensure that the arms hold the load when the pressure drops or the handle is released.
Firefighters urged to follow new procedures in honoring deceased members
Members of the National Volunteer Fire Council have been advised of new procedures that they should follow upon learning of the death of a firefighter in the line of duty. At a joint council meeting held recently, it was announced that flags will be lowered at the Firefighters' Monument when word is received of a firefighter's death in the line of duty.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I am writing in regards to your March 1985 editorial concerning the failure of an Arkansas volunteer fire department to extinguish a fire because the fees were not paid. Mr. Brennan, I suggest you get off your Irish fanny and look at the fire service west of the Hudson.