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  • Weekly Drill: No. 95 - MSDS Part 2
    Weekly Drill: No. 95 - MSDS Part 2

    Drill #95: The MSDS: Part 2 One of the rare, but welcomed pieces of information at a Hazardous Material incident is the material safety data sheet (MSDS). The MSDS is comprised of 16 sections that will assist you in managing the incident and...

    Article • December 2nd, 2012

  • Cover Story: Hurricane Sandy: A Preliminary Report
    Cover Story: Hurricane Sandy: A Preliminary Report

    On Oct. 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy – a Category 1 storm – slammed into the New Jersey shore and made landfall. Winds ranged from 70 to 90 mph for many areas.   The storm surge coincided with a high tide and a full moon and caused flooding...

    Article • December 1st, 2012

  • Tech Rescue: MILITARY SEARCH & RESCUE TEAMS
    Tech Rescue: MILITARY SEARCH & RESCUE TEAMS

    In 1775, the military began protecting the United States from its foreign enemies. It has been almost 200 years since an invading army has penetrated the country’s shores. This has been due to the devotion to duty, self-sacrifice and sense of...

    Article • December 1st, 2012

  • Air-Bag Operations – Part 3: Cribbing Skills
    Air-Bag Operations – Part 3: Cribbing Skills

    Any time an air-bag lift is performed, cribbing is a necessary part of the operation.  Cribbing is a temporary framework, usually constructed of timbers, that provides a solid base of support to material above.  This framework provides the means to...

    Article • November 21st, 2012

  • Weekly Drill: No. 94 - The MSDS: Part 1
    Weekly Drill: No. 94 - The MSDS: Part 1

    Drill #94: The MSDS: Part 1 One of the rare, but welcomed pieces of information at a Hazardous Material incident is the material safety data sheet (MSDS). The MSDS is comprised of 16 sections that will assist you in managing the incident and...

    Article • November 19th, 2012

  • Product Showcase 11/12
    Product Showcase 11/12

    Force 6 FORCE 6 Swift Water RescueTec PFD (personal floatation device) is a UL-listed and United States Coast Guard-approved Type 5 Professional Swiftwater Rescue PFD. The RescueTec PFD is feature loaded including a removable left-front pocket...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • University of Extrication: Vehicle Telematics Systems
    University of Extrication: Vehicle Telematics Systems

    In the Introduction to OnStar column (see the October issue), we were provided with an overview of this vehicle communications system owned by General Motors (GM). In this column, we will take a closer look at how the telematics system works and what...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • Aircraft Rescue and Structural Fire Departments
    Aircraft Rescue and Structural Fire Departments

    On a cold February night, a passenger plane crashed into a Buffalo, NY, neighborhood, killing all 49 people on board and one person on the ground. In another incident, a single-engine aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area after flying in bad...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • Air Bag Operations – Part 2: The Science of Lifting
    Air Bag Operations – Part 2: The Science of Lifting

    Air bag lifting capacity is based on simple physics. The operating pressure of the bag, in pounds per square inch (PSI), is multiplied over the entire surface area of the bag to equal lifting force. This article aims to explain how to calculate the...

    Article • October 16th, 2012

  • CDP Offers New Subway Training Module
    CDP Offers New Subway Training Module

    The CDP established a subway, as part of its newest training venue. The subway features four full-size cars complete with lighting, smoke, seating, video capability, and even realistic commercial signage that is common in subways.

    Article • October 8th, 2012

  • Air Bag Operations - Part 1: An Introduction
    Air Bag Operations - Part 1: An Introduction

    What are the air bags capabilities, how are they classified and what components make up the entire system. These are a few of the topics covered in this informative article.

    Article • September 11th, 2012

  • Updated Hazardous Materials Course Offers Enhanced Training
    Updated Hazardous Materials Course Offers Enhanced Training

    The risk of hazardous materials on the American home front is realistic. Whether an accidental or manmade threat, emergency response personnel require the ability to safely respond, save lives and investigate. The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP...

    Article • September 11th, 2012

  • First Due At A Trench Rescue
    First Due At A Trench Rescue

    The first in a series focused on the initial responders to technical rescue incidents. What do you need to know to ensure the highest probability for success on the rescue scene?

    Article • September 1st, 2012

  • Extrication Basics: Vehicle Stabilization
    Extrication Basics: Vehicle Stabilization

    Many of the nation’s fire departments and rescue squads provide technical rescue services to their respective communities. One arena that is very common to many organizations is motor vehicle extrication. While newspapers and other media are...

    Article • August 30th, 2012

  • Crane Flips Over & Pins Operator Under Crushed Cab
    Crane Flips Over & Pins Operator Under Crushed Cab

    A report of an overturned crane brought multiple agencies and resources together. The challenges consisted of: accessibility, the instability of the crane, and entrapment. Read how the incident was mitigated.

    Article • June 12th, 2012

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