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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT

David Long of Twin Falls, Idaho, former chief of the New Castle (CO) Fire Department and now president of American Fire Trucks and Equipment, Inc., which deals used equipment to the rural fire service, has some horror stories to tell about the equipment and personal protection levels of rural American firefighters. Although much of his study focuses on Idaho specifically, the problems are by no means confined within that state’s borders.
Fire PPEFirefighting Equipment

PREPARING YOURSELF: THE SHOULDIS TECHNIQUE

In 1972 Joseph E. Galvin, a fire chief from New York City, wrote a letter to the New York Times commenting on his 20 years in the fire service. He warned those entering the fire service to "brace yourself” for the challenges ahead. He exhorted the new and inexperienced to be ready to provide a full spectrum of services.
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TETHERED DIVER SYNDROME

“We couldn’t find it. We missed it by only five feet.” All too often teams ask the same questions after a dive: “Why couldn’t we find the victim?” or “Why did we have to re-search the area? Obviously, the answer is. You missed it—probably because you didn’t plan your first search correctly.
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MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

Labelmaster's 1991 General Catalog highlights its labels, placards, and UN packaging products to assist compliance with two new DOT regulations, Docket HM-126C and HM-181. The 132page catalog also includes a complete selection of hazardous-material shipping labels, truck markings, and regulatory publications.
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AIDS IN THE FIRE SERVICE: SETTING DEPARTMENT POLICY

AIDS IN THE FIRE SERVICE: SETTING DEPARTMENT POLICY

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has become a major concern of emergency responders. But how many fire departments have formally adopted policies covering the spectrum of issues that this relatively new epidemic (the first cases in the United States were identified in 1981) has raised, primarily the issues of fire department employees living and working with AIDS?
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COMPLIANCE WITH NFPA 1500: ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

Firefighting is widely recognized as the most dangerous occupation in the United States—each year more than 100 deaths and approximately 100,000 injuries occur. These figures indicate a need to improve firefighter health and safety conditions. The hazards of firefighting demand constant attention.
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MORE ON STANDPIPES AND THEIR USE

Last month we began our discussion of this subject. These systems so often are overlooked, seem too simple to discuss until they’re needed, and are installed without fire service input or routine and regular inspection. But without them functioning flawlessly, we can have a firefighting nightmare on our hands We discussed getting water to the system.
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LIGHTWEIGHT WOOD TRUSSES: MORE TO CONSIDER

The weaknesses and unacceptability of lightweight wood truss construction and sheet metal surface fasteners, or “gang nailers,” have been given considerable attention over the past two to three years. I agree wholeheartedly that they are a hazard to the health and well-being of firefighters and civilians.
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INSPECTION TRIPS: YOUR VACATION OR VOCATION?

Many articles have been published about methods and procedures for writing and producing specifications for fire apparatus, but relatively little lias been said about an item in the specifications that is extremely important from the standpoint of ultimate satisfaction with the apparatusfactory inspection trips.
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COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

MAY 19-22—The NFPA’s 95th annual meeting TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN FIRESAFETY, to be held in Boston, will offer a look at the importance of research and technology for greater fire safety. Many exhibits and a technical session and voting on 22 NFPA codes and standards will be presented. Contact: NFPA’s Meeting and Travel Dept., NFPA Headquarters, (617) 770-3000.
Firefighting Equipment

THE TIMBER TRUSS: TWO POINTS OF VIEW

We perceive structures to be solid and stable. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every structure is under tremendous strain at all times. The force of gravity constantly is trying to pull it down. By one method or another, the builder provides a resistance system that defies the law of gravity and makes it possible for the building to stand.
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Eleven firefighters have died in eight grade-crossing accidents throughout the United States from 1977 through 1989. The most recent accident, in which two firefighters were fatally injured, occurred in September 1989 one mile south of Catlett, Virginia.
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EQUIPMENT DIGEST

Firefighting Equipment

GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING HIV+ AND AIDS EMPLOYEE POLICY

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FIRE AND THE THREE-DECKER

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A VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

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FIRE ENGINEERING

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APPARATUS DELIVERIES

Fire Apparatus

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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CHEMICAL DATA NOTEBOOK SERIES #60: PICRIC ACID

HazmatTechnical Rescue

CONFLAGRATION IN REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS

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