January 2012

Frank Wesnoski
Firefighters should wear their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during overhaul because of an extreme risk of inhaling ultra-fine particles that can cause cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease.
Firefighters should wear their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during overhaul because of an extreme risk of inhaling ultra-fine particles that can cause cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease.
Firefighters should wear their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during overhaul because of an extreme risk of inhaling ultra-fine particles that can cause cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease.
Firefighters should wear their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during overhaul because of an extreme risk of inhaling ultra-fine particles that can cause cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease.
Firefighters should wear their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during overhaul because of an extreme risk of inhaling ultra-fine particles that can cause cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease.
Racks & Lockers

Three Simple Ideas to a Healthier Fire Service

Sept. 4, 2014
This is the last of three columns in which we revisit issues related to attaining the goal of a healthier fire service. The first installment (March 2011) covered effects of stress...
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This T-bone intersection collision involved an SUV crashing into the passenger’s side of this Saturn. The lightweight plastic-like construction of the doors failed significantly. If the rear door needed to be opened, it would be best if the rescue team were skilled in working with lightweight door construction.
This T-bone intersection collision involved an SUV crashing into the passenger’s side of this Saturn. The lightweight plastic-like construction of the doors failed significantly. If the rear door needed to be opened, it would be best if the rescue team were skilled in working with lightweight door construction.
This T-bone intersection collision involved an SUV crashing into the passenger’s side of this Saturn. The lightweight plastic-like construction of the doors failed significantly. If the rear door needed to be opened, it would be best if the rescue team were skilled in working with lightweight door construction.
This T-bone intersection collision involved an SUV crashing into the passenger’s side of this Saturn. The lightweight plastic-like construction of the doors failed significantly. If the rear door needed to be opened, it would be best if the rescue team were skilled in working with lightweight door construction.
This T-bone intersection collision involved an SUV crashing into the passenger’s side of this Saturn. The lightweight plastic-like construction of the doors failed significantly. If the rear door needed to be opened, it would be best if the rescue team were skilled in working with lightweight door construction.
Vehicle Extrication

University of Extrication: Jammed Door Skills Training

Jan. 3, 2012
SUBJECT: Jammed Door Skills TrainingTOPIC: Simulating late-model, lightweight-vehicle door constructionOBJECTIVE: Create a simulation of a jammed door on an older, acquired vehicle...
The machine is made up of several components. There is a desk with a computer screen and a printer. To the immediate right of the desk is a computer that captures information. To the right of the computer’s brain is a blue cylindrical machine; that is the hydraulic pump that powers the rollers and the yellow panels that act as shakers.
The machine is made up of several components. There is a desk with a computer screen and a printer. To the immediate right of the desk is a computer that captures information. To the right of the computer’s brain is a blue cylindrical machine; that is the hydraulic pump that powers the rollers and the yellow panels that act as shakers.
The machine is made up of several components. There is a desk with a computer screen and a printer. To the immediate right of the desk is a computer that captures information. To the right of the computer’s brain is a blue cylindrical machine; that is the hydraulic pump that powers the rollers and the yellow panels that act as shakers.
The machine is made up of several components. There is a desk with a computer screen and a printer. To the immediate right of the desk is a computer that captures information. To the right of the computer’s brain is a blue cylindrical machine; that is the hydraulic pump that powers the rollers and the yellow panels that act as shakers.
The machine is made up of several components. There is a desk with a computer screen and a printer. To the immediate right of the desk is a computer that captures information. To the right of the computer’s brain is a blue cylindrical machine; that is the hydraulic pump that powers the rollers and the yellow panels that act as shakers.
Apparatus

EVOC: Computer-Based Diagnostics For Fire Apparatus Safety

Dec. 8, 2011
When I was conducting an emergency vehicle operations class in Canada, I found a fire department that takes its apparatus to a local heavy-duty truck dealer every year to be evaluated...
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EMS

EMS: Changing the Future Of EMS in 2012

Dec. 6, 2011
When President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, the two laws became collectively...
Photo by Tom Shand
The Freeland, PA, Fire Department placed this 2011 KME 2,000-gpm pumper into service equipped with front intake, discharge and scene lighting around the perimeter of the unit.
The Freeland, PA, Fire Department placed this 2011 KME 2,000-gpm pumper into service equipped with front intake, discharge and scene lighting around the perimeter of the unit.
The Freeland, PA, Fire Department placed this 2011 KME 2,000-gpm pumper into service equipped with front intake, discharge and scene lighting around the perimeter of the unit.
The Freeland, PA, Fire Department placed this 2011 KME 2,000-gpm pumper into service equipped with front intake, discharge and scene lighting around the perimeter of the unit.
The Freeland, PA, Fire Department placed this 2011 KME 2,000-gpm pumper into service equipped with front intake, discharge and scene lighting around the perimeter of the unit.
Apparatus

The Apparatus Architect

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Electrical Components

Fat Ivan Fold-Up Door Chock

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FAT IVAN has introduced the Fat Ivan fold-up door chock that will prop open any door with a standard hinge.
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Tech & Comm

Havis Weatherproof Docking Station

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SC-357 and SC-557 Combination Tools

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Cleaning & Laundry

Avon-ISI Viking Z Seven SCBA

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MedVault 2 Narcotics Locker

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Educational Materials

Forum 1/12

Nov. 4, 2011
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Fire hazards at indoor marijuana growing operations include exposed live wires, wire bundles, wires exposed to water or in contact with water and large number of high-intensity light bulbs. Some grows also will use extra exhaust fans, which can spread fire in such a location.
Fire hazards at indoor marijuana growing operations include exposed live wires, wire bundles, wires exposed to water or in contact with water and large number of high-intensity light bulbs. Some grows also will use extra exhaust fans, which can spread fire in such a location.
Fire hazards at indoor marijuana growing operations include exposed live wires, wire bundles, wires exposed to water or in contact with water and large number of high-intensity light bulbs. Some grows also will use extra exhaust fans, which can spread fire in such a location.
Fire hazards at indoor marijuana growing operations include exposed live wires, wire bundles, wires exposed to water or in contact with water and large number of high-intensity light bulbs. Some grows also will use extra exhaust fans, which can spread fire in such a location.
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Confined Space

Hazmat Sidebar: Fire-EMS Response to Indoor Marijuana Grows

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