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  • Firefighter Surival In The Water

    In the event a firefighter suddenly and unexpectedly falls into deep water while wearing full turnout gear, the firefighter's survival is dependent upon the immediate actions taken during the first critical seconds of immersion.

    Article • October 20th, 2002

  • The Street Chemist - Part 13

    Aldehydes are the next family of hydrocarbon derivatives. In the aldehyde family, most compounds are liquids, except for the one-carbon aldehyde, formaldehyde, which is a gas.

    Article • October 9th, 2002

  • Mercedes-Benz Automobile Side & Rear Window Glass
    Mercedes-Benz Automobile Side & Rear Window Glass

    As a standard feature on selected vehicles within its model lineup, automaker Mercedes-Benz offers an unusual window design.Subject:  Mercedes-Benz Automobile Side & Rear Window GlassTopic:  Entry Procedures for Mercedes-Benz Side and Rear Window Glass

    Article • October 1st, 2002

  • Get In Shape With New Dietary and Exercise Guidelines

    Less fat, less sugar, more exercise are the latest health and fitness recommendations from The National Academy of Science's, Institute of Medicine.

    Article • September 20th, 2002

  • The Street Chemist - Part 11

    The next flammable liquid hydrocarbon derivative family is ether. The primary hazard of ether is flammability.

    Article • September 9th, 2002

  • Broken Glass Containment
    Broken Glass Containment

    When a tempered glass window is to be broken to gain access to the interior, crews may decide to contain the broken glass.When a tempered glass window is to be broken to gain access to the interior, crews may decide to contain the broken glass. This...

    Article • September 1st, 2002

  • The Physiological Effects of Heat Inside a Locked Vehicle

    The National SAFE KIDS Campaign reports that at even temperatures as mild as 60 degrees F, a closed vehicle can heat up to dangerous levels within minutes.There is a sense of urgency for removal of a person or animal locked in a vehicle. Between 1996...

    Article • September 1st, 2002

  • Vehicle Lockout Incidents
    Vehicle Lockout Incidents

    This University of Extrication column is a joint effort of Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com to present critical information regarding vehicle lockout calls. References are made throughout this column to additional supporting documents that are...

    Article • September 1st, 2002

  • 5 Minute Rescue Workout

    I’ve trained a lot of men and women over the years with a variety of goals and limitations regarding their exercise regimen.

    Article • August 19th, 2002

  • Summer Workouts

    The dog days of summer are upon us, but you don’t have to put your exercise program on the back burner just because it’s too hot to workout.

    Article • August 19th, 2002

  • The Street Chemist - Part 10

    The next hydrocarbon-derivative family we will discuss is the amine. Generally, amines have low boiling points and flash points, narrow flammable ranges, and high ignition temperatures.

    Article • July 16th, 2002

  • Water, A Firefighter's Best Friend

    I've always had a special "love affair" with water.

    Article • June 14th, 2002

  • The Street Chemist - Part 9

    Nitro compounds are the second of ten hydrocarbon derivative families. Their major hazard is explosive. Nitrogen and oxygen make up the nitro functional group.

    Article • June 9th, 2002

  • Short Cut to Slim Down

    I receive questions every day from firefighters across the country, looking for ways to get fit quick.

    Article • May 6th, 2002

  • The Street Chemist - Part 8

    There are ten hydrocarbon derivative families, which are important to hazardous materials responders.

    Article • May 3rd, 2002

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