FE Volume 150 Issue 5

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TAKING FIRE SAFETY ON THE ROAD

TAKING FIRE SAFETY ON THE ROAD

The popularity of such shows as "Rescue 911" and the increased coverage area of the 911 telephone system in the United States prompted the members of Livonia (MI) Fire & Rescue to create a program for showing children--especially those ages four to 12--what to expect when they call 911. Often, children are the only witnesses to an accident or illness involving an adult or another child. Educating children at an early age on how to access the 911 system and how to answer the questions the dispat
Fire PreventionFire Safety
AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1910-1919

AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1910-1919

Among the significant occurrences of this decade were tragic multiple-casualty fires in clothing factories, focusing even more attention on building construction features and occupant/worker safety issues and providing the fire department with the power to enforce safety regulations.
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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Twenty-five years ago, on June 17, 1972, nine Boston firefighters died in the collapse of the Vendome Hotel.2 The brick and wood-joisted part of the structure that collapsed was a hundred years old. Many such old buildings have a serious drawback. Because 25 feet is about the best span for wooden beams, there are a number of interior bearing walls, which cut the space up into small units. The solution is the same as that for the hidden wall trick, where two or more 25-foot-span ordinary constru
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SMARTSTORTM DIGITAL LOGGING SYSTEM

SMARTSTORTM DIGITAL LOGGING SYSTEM

Swift Computers, Inc.: Sorts out randomly distributed transmissions inherent on trunked channels and indexes them. Authorized user can select and replay any transmissions by date/time, channel, transmission type, talk group, and unit ID and also monitor specified conversations in real time. (281) 240-5885.
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AIRPAC 25 VENTILATOR

AIRPAC 25 VENTILATOR

Super Vac Manufacturing Co. Inc.: One-third horsepower motor creates powerful flow of air to remove toxic gases from confined spaces. Includes 25-foot duct and duct canister for storage. Ventilator and canister interlock, and are constructed of durable, lightweight, safety-yellow polyethylene plastic. (970) 667-5146.
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091-75-AT LOAD MANAGER MARK IV

091-75-AT LOAD MANAGER MARK IV

Kussmaul Electronics Co., Inc.: Designed for fire apparatus, ambulances, and emergency vehicles. Sheds excess loads when vehicle electrical system is overloaded. Before disconnecting first load, obtains high-idle output for increased engine speed and alternator output to avoid load shedding. Load-shed priorities may change as needed. Sequencing reduces transients when loads turned on and off. (800) 346-0857.
Fire Apparatus
CABLE TENSIONERS

CABLE TENSIONERS

Ramsey Winch: Designed for RPH winches. Uses two air actuators to produce force on spooled cable; requires 80- to 125-psi air supply. Prevents wire rope from "bird nesting" and allows control of free-spool line pull. Can be installed with common hand tools. (918) 438-2760.
Firefighter ToolsFirefighting Equipment
ONE-INCH ASSAULTTM NOZZLE

ONE-INCH ASSAULTTM NOZZLE

Akron Brass, a division of Premier Farnell Corp.: Designed for both standard and high-pressure systems. Operates at pressures of up to 480 psi. Flow rates of 13, 25, and 40 gpm at 100 psi. Needs no recalibration after use and features lightweight, low-maintenance PyroliteT design. Complies with NFPA 1964. Optional style 755 Quick-AttackTM clamp-on foam tube allows foam production. (800) 228-1161.
Fire PreventionFire Safety
OPERATING “AT” VACANT BUILDINGS, PART 2: BLOWING THE BASICS

OPERATING “AT” VACANT BUILDINGS, PART 2: BLOWING THE BASICS

Last month, we ran out of space trying to emphasize some of the basic mistakes that occur early in the fire operation that can cause regrets throughout the entire operation, not to mention their effects on the careers of those making the mistakes. I use the word mistake here because the tactic is so basic to training that it is impossible to believe it would occur!
Firefighting
THE CAREER/VOLUNTEER RELATIONSHIP

THE CAREER/VOLUNTEER RELATIONSHIP

We hear quite a lot about the wildland interface/intermix in the fire service; however, there is another interface/intermix that we hear very little about: the career/volunteer relationship. Let`s face it, in some fire departments, careers and volunteers hate each other. Of course, this is not always the case, but we rarely hear about the departments in which the two groups get along. I am sure such departments are out there, but when combination departments are formed, we usually only hear abo
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MORE TWO-MINUTE DRILLS

MORE TWO-MINUTE DRILLS

Photo 1. Fires in private dwellings require searches of all levels above the fire area as soon as possible. Due to the open, unenclosed stairway in these homes, smoke, heat, and fire have an easily accessible path to extend to the upper levels, trapping civilians and searching firefighters. Firefighters arriving at this early afternoon fire were met with a heavy body of fire venting out the front door and front windows. While conducting a search above the main body of fire, these firefighters w
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OPERATIONAL COMMAND TRAINING SOFTWARE

OPERATIONAL COMMAND TRAINING SOFTWARE

Vector: Training software provides multiple options for environmental conditions, equipment inventories, and other factors in each scenario. Performance checks mapped to recognized vocational standards allow trainer and student to evaluate session. Contact Kam Mistry, Royal Crescent Marketing, 5 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL50 3DA UK. 011-44-0-1242-584481.
Firefighter Training

1997 APPROVAL GUIDE ON CD-ROM

Firefighting Equipment

COLD FIRET EXTINGUISHING AGENT

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LIGHT WATERTM ATCTM3 FIREFIGHTING FOAM

Firefighting Equipment

HP550 MINUTEMAN PUMP

Firefighting EquipmentHoselines

ESMTM SPEAKER MICROPHONE

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RECHARGEABLE STEALTHLITET

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JAFLINE HD HEAVY DUTY HOSE

Fire PreventionFire Safety

COMPLETE PREPARATION GUIDE: FIREFIGHTER

Firefighting

EXPANDING EMS: GOING BEYOND THE “E” IN EMS

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Buzzwords

Firefighting

Used flare wires are dangerous

Firefighter Training

A Firemans Wish

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