December 2004

Good Samaritan Laws

Dec. 1, 2004

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. . . .” – Luke...

Tech & Comm

Thermal Imaging Training: Hazardous Materials

Dec. 1, 2004

A number of fire departments have purchased thermal imagers (TIs) for their hazmat companies or through hazmat-related budgets (read “WMD and Homeland Security grants”). Whether...

Operations & Training

The Line-of-Duty Death and Injury Trend Must Be Reversed – Part 1

Dec. 1, 2004

This Article is No Longer Available Online

Community Risk

Wanted: A Great Public Education Officer

Dec. 1, 2004

Having worked in the fire service for many years, all of those years in public education, I found myself recently serving on an oral board. Our unit was in need of some new “Pub...

Operations & Training

Hurricane Windows and Their Effects on Firefighting Operations

Dec. 1, 2004

Courtesy of PGT WinGuard In a large-missile impact test, a window is subjected to two impacts by a nine-pound two-by-four-inch beam traveling at 50 feet per second, then subjected...

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Dec. 1, 2004

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Under Fire: Hazmat Training in Iraq

Dec. 1, 2004

Michael L. Smith discusses a recent training session, teaching hazmat awareness, operations and command to members of the 68th Chemical Company assigned to the U.S. Army's 1st...

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Decontamination Training With OC Pepper Spray

Dec. 1, 2004

Steve McConachie reviews techniques used by the sheriff's department, local firefighters and hazardous materials technicians to provide decontamination training for OC pepper ...

Rescue

Hazmat Detection Equipment: An Overview

Dec. 1, 2004

Leslie Mitchell tells of the new solutions in gas detection equipment.

Leadership

What's Ahead in Washington For the Fire-Rescue Service?

Dec. 1, 2004

It's the month after a national election and in Washington that means it's time for wild speculation on who's staying, who's going and who's coming in. It's not as big an upheaval...

Operations & Training

Vacant Buildings

Dec. 1, 2004

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Safety & Health

Sometimes, It's the Little Things That Count

Dec. 1, 2004

This account is provided by a reader. Chief Goldfeder's comments follow: Every vocation has little issues that can add up to create big problems. Unfortunately, in the fire service...

Rescue

The Toyota Smart Entry & Electronic Key System

Dec. 1, 2004

SUBJECT:Toyota Prius 2004+ model Ignition Key SystemTOPIC:The Smart Entry & Electronic KeyOBJECTIVE:Explain the operating features of a Toyota Smart Entry & Electronic Key system...

Rescue

Decontamination Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction

Dec. 1, 2004

Incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) require special consideration involving decontamination. Many responders believe that the standard wet decontamination as...

Tech & Comm

Progress Report: Information, Intelligence for the Fire Service

Dec. 1, 2004

Since 9/11, questions have been raised about delivery of information and intelligence to the fire service. In May 2002, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Infrastructu...