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  • December 2008

    • December 2008

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    Turnout Gear

    LION Group, Inc.

    Dec. 13, 2016
    LION is always ready to make sure you're ready for what's next. We have a legacy and on-going vision of introducing new products and services — always designed to ensure the health...
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    E-ONE

    Oct. 28, 2015
    E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, rescues, and aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles to meet the needs of fire departments...
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    Patient Packaging

    Junkin Safety Appliance Co.

    April 15, 2013
    Junkin Safety Appliance Company manufacturers a variety of safety and rescue equipment including stretchers, backboards, litters and evacuation chairs.
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    Hoselines & Water Appliances

    Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    March 5, 2013
    Elkhart Brass is the industry's most experienced manufacturer of innovative firefighting and fire protection equipment. Elkhart products can be found in fire departments around...
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    Howell Rescue Systems, Inc.

    June 21, 2012
    Howell Rescue Systems, Inc. offers a full line of the following products: Hydraulic Rescue Tools, Both New and Used Crash Kits CMC Rescue Equipment Rescue Extrication Training...

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    Community Risk

    How the Fire Service Informs the Public Through the Media

    Dec. 1, 2008
    The fire-rescue service informs the public by delivering information through various media. This cooperative use of the media is one of the most significant points of leverage...
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    Fire Protection Systems

    Eyewitness to Tragedy: Our Lady of the Angels School Fire

    Hal Bruno
    Dec. 1, 2008
    Longtime Firehouse columnist Hal Bruno was at the scene of the Our Lady of the Angels school fire as an auxiliary Chicago firefighter when he put on his reporter hat.
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    Hazmat Response in the Heartland

    Dec. 1, 2008
    Most of the recent firefighter deaths in the United States involving hazardous materials occurred in the nation's heartland. Incidents in rural places like Burnside, IL, population...
    Safety & Health

    The Latest On NFPA 1801 & 1901

    Dec. 1, 2008
    Related Podcasts Firehouse Magazine Insider: December 2008 By request of the author, this article is not available online.
    Tech & Comm

    Transmitted Thermal Imagery - Just What Is It Good For?

    Dec. 1, 2008
    Wireless transmitters are an accessory or feature offered by nearly every thermal imaging manufacturer. While these transmitters vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer ...
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    Preparing for a Dirty Bomb

    Dec. 1, 2008
    "Our location near New York City means we have to be prepared to respond to a terror attack," explained Commissioner Joe Williams of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue...
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    Lifting Heavy Loads - Part 3

    Dec. 1, 2008
    SUBJECT: Lifting Heavy Loads - Part 3 TOPIC: Levers, Fulcrum and Mechanical AdvantageOBJECTIVE: Understand Basic Lifting Principles using Levers, Fulcrum, and Mechanical AdvantageTASK...
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    Maine Firefighter Trapped: Part 1 - "Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!"

    Dec. 1, 2008
    "Back Out! Get Out! I Want You on the Ground, Now!"The towns of Rumford and Mexico are rural "mill-town" communities separated by the Androscoggin and Swift rivers in the mountains...
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    Waubridge Specialty Fabrics

    Sept. 12, 2008
    Kovenex is an NFPA certified thermal liner that offers a high level of heat blocking and thermal value at a low weight. Kovenex thermal liner fabrics are currently being utilized...
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    Smiths Detection

    Sept. 12, 2008
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    Roco Rescue

    Sept. 12, 2008
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    Panasonic

    Sept. 12, 2008
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    Midland Manufacturing

    Sept. 12, 2008
    Manufacture Emergency Response Kits (ERK) for capping of leaking rail tank cars.
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    Metalcraft Marine Inc.

    Sept. 12, 2008
    We custom design and manufacture all our fire and rescue vessels to meet the specific needs of each customer.
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    Maytag Commercial Laundry

    Sept. 12, 2008
    Maytag Commercial Laundry® Energy Advantage™ Rigid-Mount Washers give firehouses more sizing flexibility and energy-saving options. This comprehensive line is available in 20-...
    Rescue

    Iterum, LLC.

    Sept. 11, 2008
    The vRigger software lets you create rope rigging systems on your personal computer. Whether you perform mountain, swiftwater, or urban rescue, or work in the industrial, rope...
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    Educational Materials

    IFSTA-Fire Protection Publications

    Sept. 11, 2008
    The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) was established in 1934. The mission of IFSTA is to identify areas of need for training materials and foster the development...
    Careers & Education

    Empire State College

    Sept. 8, 2008
    Empire State College provides education at the associate, bachelor's and master's level.
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    Bluewater Ropes

    Sept. 8, 2008
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    Bee Aware, Inc.

    Sept. 8, 2008
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    EquipmentMarkers.com

    July 22, 2008
    Full service graphics for fire & EMS applications.
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    Adirondack Fire Equipment

    Nov. 13, 2007
    Adirodack specializes in marketing pre-owned fire apparatus and ambulances. We also help buyers find the right vehicle that meets their needs. Founded in 1972. Working with used...
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    DTN/Meteorlogix

    Oct. 30, 2007
    DTN/Meteorlogix is a weather management solution designed exclusively for public safety officials.