FE Volume 145 Issue 10

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COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 1-5 — The National Safety Council’s 80TH ANNUAL CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Sessions offered include AIDS, Americans with Disabilities Act, loss control management, and disaster response and crisis management. Also, a National Symposium on Ergonomics, addressing the problem of repetitive work place injuries, will be held November 5-6 at the Orange County Civic Center.
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MIAMI’S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE VEHICLE

In 1978, the Miami (FI.) Fire-Rescue Department formed a special tactics team, which was specially trained and equipped for heavy rescue operations. The spectrum of incidents to which this team responded soon expanded to include hazardous materials. As more specialized training and equipment were acquired for haz-mat response, the team took on this new role as its primary mission while continuing to respond to heavy rescue incidents and he special-called to fires.
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WATER TANKS FOR APPARATUS

Fire departments developing specifications for new fire apparatus that will carry water or those shopping for a replacement tank must do extensive research before making a final decision on which water tank to purchase. Numerous alternatives are available with regard to construction materials, shape, repair and maintenance, warranty, and cost.
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EMS POINTS TO PONDER

A high degree of suspicion, appreciation of environmental clues, identification of "load and go” situations, and adherence to trauma life support protocols constitute the optimal standard of prehospital care. Consideration of helmet removal depends on local protocols but might be essential in cases of airway obstruction, pulmonary resuscitation, or the need to properly secure the patient to a spine board.
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COST ANALYSIS

COST ANALYSIS

A very practical cost analysis formula, comparing a refurbishment with a new acquisition, is presented in A Guide to Repowering, Rehabilitating and Reconditioning (IAFC) by F. Wesley Dolezal, assistant chief of the Chesterfield (VA) Fire Department. The following information is needed for the analysis: Present Unit Purchase price Estimated life Cost to refurb Number of extended years Resale value Calculations:
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IS REFURBISHMENT RIGHT FOR YOU?

All local governments—from large cities to small villages—are feeling the impact of the rough economic times the country has been experiencing in recent years. Each city agency is fighting for its piece of the budget “pie” to maintain its daily operations and services at a reasonable level.
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FIRE RETADANT-TREATED WOOD FAILURES

FIRE RETADANT-TREATED WOOD FAILURES

Fire retardant-treated (FRT) wood (lumber and plywood) is an important component of non residential commercial and residential constructions. It has been used successfully in structures exposed to temperatures under 100°F. However, a substantial number of problems and failures have occurred in buildings constructed with FRT wood and, in particular, FRT plywood roof sheathing.
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RURAL AMERICA BURNING

A passerby traveling a barren country road in the early morning darkness is the first to notice it: a glow in the sky that could be seen for miles. He crests a hill and sees its origin—a large building fully involved in fire. Fifteen minutes later when members of the local volunteer fire department arrive, their training and equipment are of little help— the building already is on the ground, a heap of flaming ruins.
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TRAINING AIDS

TRAINING AIDS

■ The Canadian Chemical Producers’ Association (CCPA) and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) have produced the FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS TRAINING PACKAGE ($35), designed for those who may be at incidents involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods (available in French and English).
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MANUFACTURES’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURES’ LITERATURE

Akron Brass Co. offe rs the SwingOut™ Valve Reference Guide, which has information on valve bodies, adapters, actuators, and accessories. The guide includes technical information such as dimension and angle data.Circle No. 30 on Reader Service Cord
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NO CORPORATE MONEY? DON’T BELIEVE IT

NO CORPORATE MONEY? DON’T BELIEVE IT

Recession, you say? No one has any money to give to the fire service. According to estimates from the Taft “Corporate Giving Directory” for 1991, one of a few information sources routinely used by professional fund-raisers: Digital Equipment Corporation, the California-based computer manufacturer, the California-based computer manufacturer, gave S35 million last year, largely to universities, to encourage engineering education, computer literacy, and related programs.
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IN THE VORTEX OF VIOLENCE: FIREFIGHTING RESPONSE TO THE L.A. RIOTS

On April 29, 1992, shortly after 3:15 p.m., fire dispatch channels in Los Angeles, California, saw a big surge in traffic. Initially, firefighters began reporting they were being subjected to a growing number of verbal threats, and rocks and bottles were being thrown at their apparatus.
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CHEMICAL DATA NOTEBOOK SERIES #77: DICHLOROSILANE

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THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN, PART 1

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ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS

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LET’S CALM DOWN THE FIREFIGHTERS

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CONTINUING AT THE REAR

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EQUIPMENT DIGEST

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PLACEMENT OF LADDER APPARATUS

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Discretionary Function Immunity and Fireground Liability

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“BREAD AND BUTTER”OPERATIONS: THE 2 1/2-STORY HOUSE FIRE PART 2-ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS

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FIRE ENGINEERING

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APPARATUS DELIVERIES

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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