FE Volume 141 Issue 11

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Juvenile firesetters to be focus of biagency study

Juvenile firesetters to be focus of biagency study

A federally sponsored study on juvenile firesetting will examine the whole problem, from the initial act of arson through the court system and to the counseling of young arsonists. The National Juvenile Firesetter/Arson Control and Prevention Program unites two federal agencies in the fight against juvenile arson: the United States Fire Administration and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
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SOME NOTES ON EXTRICATION

SOME NOTES ON EXTRICATION

AN INCIDENT THAT fire departments sometimes take for granted is the auto extrication. In many larger departments, the auto extrication is an everyday occurrence; in smaller departments, it may only be encountered several times a year. The auto extrication is the beginning of the victim's “golden hour.”
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Reports on Hackensack fire issued by NFPA and IAFF

Reports on Hackensack fire issued by NFPA and IAFF

The National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Fire Fighters have Independently released studies into the Hackensack, New Jersey Ford auto dealership fire/collapse, in which five firefighters were killed. The NFPA’s three-day, on-site investigation of the Hackensack incident was undertaken at the request of Hackensack Fire Chief Anthony A. Aiellos by Thomas J. Klein, director of the NFPA's Fire Investigations Division.
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Elevator Use

Elevator Use

The following items are applicable to all elevators installed in compliance with the New York City Building Code and ANSI A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. ANSI 17 has one additional requirement. The lobby keyed switch installed in compliance with ANSI 17 has a “bypass” position. This permits the elevators to be operated as normal while a smoke detector of water flow alarm is still transmitting an alarm. This provision is not permitted in New York City. To maintain adequate logistics support of fire suppression and rescue operations in a high-rise building, it is a necessity that the elevators be used.
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Propane Incident

AT 0930 HOURS on May 24, 1988, firefighters of the Seaford (NY) Fire Department were at headquarters, returning equipment to service from a previous alarm, when they monitored a report of an overturned propane truck on fire on the SeafordOvster Bay Expressway at the Sunrise Highway eastbound exit—in the confines of the Seaford Fire District.
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MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

Labdmaster, a firm specializing in regulatory products, announces the release of its 1989 comprehensive catalog. The new catalog includes the company’s complete selection of labels, truck markings, and packaging, all produced in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements.
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Vehicle Extrication

VEHICLE EXTRICATION can be one of the most complex problems a firefighter or EMT will face. There are many things to consider, analyze, and prepare for. A multitude of hazards must be anticipated and handled. The responsibility on the officer-in-charge is enormous.
Technical RescueVehicle Extrication
Wildland/forest fire home study course being prepared by NFA

Wildland/forest fire home study course being prepared by NFA

While firefighters were battling forest and wildland fires this year, the National Fire Academy was preparing a home study course to help fire departments better prepare their communities for such fires in the future. The course, “Wildland/Residential Interface Fire Protection:
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TRAINING AIDS

TRAINING AIDS

The Children’s Television Workshop’s “BIG BIRD GETS READY FOR HURRICANES" kit is available. It includes a 16-page booklet; a record; and a board game for the whole family. The kit, developed under a grant from FEMA, is designed to help parents and children learn about hurricanes and what they can do to remain safe. The overall message is “plan ahead.”
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HOSELINE SAFETY

HOSELINE SAFETY

THE BASICS MAKE or break the firefighting operation. The basics (or lack of them) also cause injuries on the fireground. This month, I want to share some thoughts with you that may reduce injuries during the extinguishment function: hoseline operations. As always, I'm not saying that I know the best way to operate—but I do have a good idea where some of these injuries are coming from.
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COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

November 16-18 —Health and safety issues will be highlighted at this year’s ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES. Asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, formaldehyde, and PCBs are some of the topics that will be addressed at the conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C.
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THANKS IN NOVEMBER

This issue marks the end of my fifth year as editor of Fire Engineering magazine. When I began, editing was not my strongest suit. But what did I know? I knew the fire business, from the paid to the volunteer sectors. I knew the higher education aspects as well as how to train with the basics. I knew that no one could have gone to more fires, made as many mistakes, and gained as many lessons.
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Operation Kitty Hawk

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RESCUE SITE MANAGEMENT

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NAMES IN THE NEWS

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EQUIPMENT DIGEST

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Benzoyl Peroxide

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Political leaders address IAFC conference attendees

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MAJOR LESSONS LEARNED AND LESSONS REINFORCED

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Assessing Risk-Taking Behavior in Firefighters

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FIRE ENGINEERING

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APPARATUS DELIVERIES

Fire Apparatus

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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RISK AND CHANCE? BULL!

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