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    A look inside the Sedgwick County, KS, Hazmat Task Force plus Basement Fires Present a Serious Risk and The Future of Fire-based EMS

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    Photos courtesy of the author
    While on scene, establish “ground rules” for safety. If you explain why you set some rules, such as “wires might come down” or “the smoke is very toxic and we don’t want you breathing it,” the media are more likely to appreciate your concern.
    Location and safety are key factors
    May 1, 2015
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    Key changes involve vital signs and CO monitoring
    May 1, 2015
    Photo by Peter Danzo
    IRVINGTON, NJ, MARCH 16, 2015
    Recent fires from around the country
    May 1, 2015
    Photo fromPaul Hashagen Collection
    FDNY Engine Company 74 responding along Broadway circa 1900.
    Fires from 100 years ago
    May 1, 2015
    Photos Courtesy of Greensboro FD
    On Jan. 30, 2014, the GFD responded to an incident initially reported as a vehicle fire inside a business. Upon their arrival, firefighters began to attack the fire and search the structure to ensure that all occupants had evacuated and prevent additional fire spread. A ladder company was assigned to climb to the roof to provide vertical ventilation to reduce the amount of heat and smoke in the building.
    Fast and heroic actions by rapid intervention firefighters prevent tragedy
    May 1, 2015
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    The parallels between quarterbacks and company officers underscore the importance of leadership
    May 1, 2015
    Shane Ray
    Your citizens depend on your involvement
    May 1, 2015
    Gary Ludwig update 5526748223c7c
    Looking 10 years ahead to advanced technology and more efficient systems
    May 1, 2015
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    Marc Bashoor explains how the words you use tell a story about your fire department.
    May 1, 2015
    Photos courtesy of the author
    Firefighters arrived on scene to find a 1½-story Cape Cod-style house with smoke showing from the second floor.
    150 firefighters extinguish blazes in challenging weather conditions
    May 1, 2015
    Photo by Glen E. Ellman
    Dispatchers must understand the importance of sharing with fire personnel any relevant premise hazards, such as hazmat exposure or unsafe building conditions.
    Barry Furey explains how technology allows dispatchers to pass along critical data, including structural and building hazards, to responding fire companies.
    May 1, 2015
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    DHS initiative seeks input on homeland security technology
    May 1, 2015
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    The benefits of having several on scene
    May 1, 2015
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    EMS Equipment and Supplies
    May 1, 2015
    Photo courtesy of Tony Luna Photography
    THE JACK DANIEL’S FIRE BRIGADE in Lynchburg, TN, has taken delivery of a Pierce Velocity pumper.
    THE JACK DANIEL’S FIRE BRIGADE in Lynchburg, TN, has taken delivery of a Pierce Velocity pumper. The industrial-strength apparatus, the size of a typical aerial vehicle, is custom...
    May 1, 2015
    Photos courtesy of the author
    With the inner trim removed, the entire seatbelt pretensioner system on this 2012 Hyundai Elantra is visible. This is a recoiler-type unit that rewinds the seatbelt webbing when activated by a collision.
    Ron Moore explains how responders can identify seatbelt pretensioner system components on the B-pillar of a vehicle.
    May 1, 2015
    Salka Headshot
    A simple routine that benefits every fire company and station
    May 1, 2015
    Fire Industry News
    May 1, 2015
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    The Kussmaul Bluetooth Module 091-226 provides a fully integrated solution for delivering high-quality stereo audio in a small form factor.
    April 2, 2015
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    Streamlight Inc. introduced the UltraStinger LED. The new light, which provides 1,100 lumens of blinding light and 65,000 candela for a far-reaching beam, is the most powerful...
    March 31, 2015
    Bayco Products
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    The new Nightstick® FDL-300R Tactical Fire Light emits a tight smoke piercing beam over an effective distance of over 620 feet.
    March 24, 2015
    Motorola Solutions’ APX 8000
    Motorola Solutions unveiled its first all-band, Wi-Fi-enabled APX Project 25 (P25) portable radio at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas.
    March 18, 2015