FE Volume 148 Issue 1

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SERIES BG-50 MANUAL FIRE ALARM STATION

SERIES BG-50 MANUAL FIRE ALARM STATION

Protectowire Co., Inc.: When the door is pulled, a concealed glass rod breaks, triggering the alarm. Door remains open and switch remains energized until manually reset. Lock and key for testing and resetting. Cast aluminum housing.
Fire PreventionFire Safety
CUSTOM-DESIGNED AMBULANCES

CUSTOM-DESIGNED AMBULANCES

Horton Emergency Vehicles: 603 Medium Duty Series offers 166-inch body, 68-inch headroom. Walk-through feature available. All-aluminum interior cabinetry. Stainless steel work counters. Readily accessible attendant control areas. Solid state electronic system with diagnostics. Electrical load management. Full programmability. Patient climate control. Infinite adjustable lighting intensity. Electronic oxygen controls.
Fire EMSFirefighting
VICTIM REMOVAL, PART 2: ROOF ROPE RESCUES

VICTIM REMOVAL, PART 2: ROOF ROPE RESCUES

Occasionally, firefighters operating on the fireground will find themselves confronted with a trapped civilian or firefighter out of reach of our ladders and cut off from all other means of escape. As conditions worsen, the trapped person will attempt almost anything to escape the fire: The person will start to climb out and straddle the windowsill, leaning farther and farther out to escape the inferno sweeping through the building. If your department has not planned for such a scenario, the ci
Firefighting
PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

Editor`s note: For further reference, consult Building Construction for the Fire Service, third edition. Page numbers are included after each caption for your convenience.
Firefighting

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FIRES YOU NEVER READ ABOUT

FIRES YOU NEVER READ ABOUT

Let`s start with one of the simplest: how many of you have been annoyed with the rubbish fires in the base of an elevator shaft? The high-rise--with its multiple below- grade floors and multiple single, multiple blind, and low-rise elevator services--is a major problem. But most of us are used to responding to simple multiple-dwelling, hotel, institutional, and commercial structures with service not more than one level below grade--so let`s talk about them.
Fire Apparatus
TOOLS OR WEAPONS?

TOOLS OR WEAPONS?

Planning for safety should not overlook the prevention of minor injuries. While such injuries are not sensational, they can be painful; and because they are frequent, they can cost a lot in time lost and medical bills. Many of these injuries are caused by "friendly fire": fellow firefighters wielding tools with good intent but careless aim; or, worse yet, such injuries can be self-inflicted.
Firefighting
SHARPEYE 20/20L UV/IR FLAME DETECTOR

SHARPEYE 20/20L UV/IR FLAME DETECTOR

Spectrex Inc.: 3High speed response. UV/IR dual spectrum design. Immune to false alarms. Explosionproof. Standard four-wire connection. MTBF minimum 100,000 hours. Operates in extreme environmental conditions.
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting
TRAINING VOLUNTEERS, PART 1

TRAINING VOLUNTEERS, PART 1

As fire chiefs should understand, better things can be accomplished when people are trained to perform tasks effectively and efficiently. An increased awareness of this truth, combined with the increasing value of time as a commodity, creates a rich climate for growth in training. People all over are asking to be trained for specific tasks to avoid wasting valuable time on trial and error.
Firefighter Training
NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST

NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST

Stanard & Associates, Inc.: Basic skills test for entry-level firefighters. Measures skills in reading and math. Determines ability to retain information.
Firefighting
PORTABLE COMMUNICATOR

PORTABLE COMMUNICATOR

Aptek Communications Products: Mobile, six-pound computer terminal integrates wireless voice and data communications. Sends voice and faxes and processes data on cellular, radio frequency, packet, and conventional land line systems. For use in all conditions.
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FACE MASKS

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FACE MASKS

Hot Shield USA, Inc.: Two models (HS-1 and HS-2). Designed by firefighters. Fire- resistant fabrics. HS-2 comes with OV filter to protect against smoke.
FirefightingWildland Firefighting
HURST&#174 SIMO POWER UNIT

HURST&#174 SIMO POWER UNIT

Hurst Emergency Products: Dual-line power unit enables a rescue team to operate two Jaws of Life® tools independently from two independent pump circuits. Up to six tools can be connected for rapid response in major extrication situations.
Extrication Zone

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ADVANCED TECHTALK RADIOS

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RESCUE STRETCHER

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STROBELIGHTS

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SYSTEM MATEL HARD WIRE COMMUNICATION

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OMNI-4000 GAS DETECTOR

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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

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FIVE-GAS ANALYZER

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TMX412 MULTI-GAS MONITOR

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