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  • Technical Rescue: Is Your Department Prepared?

    The fire service continues to try to serve the public in whatever way they can because firefighters are resourceful people. The problem that occurs is when well-meaning individuals (and organizations) try to take on a voyage without having a map.

    Article • November 8th, 2004

  • Dash-Support Structure
    Dash-Support Structure

    Many fire departments and rescue teams are adopting either one of two rescue evolutions when front-seat occupants are trapped during a collision. It seems that the original evolution of “rolling the dash” is still a viable option for freeing a...

    Article • October 31st, 2004

  • Thermal Imaging Training: Company Hazmat Drills

    If your thermal imager is equipped with one of two common options, you can use your drill time to reinforce the limitations of these options.

    Article • October 22nd, 2004

  • How Clean is Clean?: Assuring Decontamination Efforts are Adequate

    When responders and/or victims complete their travel through the decon corridor an assumption is made that they are clean. But, is this value judgment safe?

    Article • October 22nd, 2004

  • HazMat Team Spotlight: Anniston

    Anniston's hazardous materials unit was placed into service for the first time in July of 2004. Prior to that time they had no hazardous materials response capability.Hazardous Materials Team Overview

    Article • October 4th, 2004

  • Deployable Rollbar Systems

    SUBJECT: Deployable Rollbar Systems TOPIC: Design and Operation of Deployable Rollbar Systems OBJECTIVE: Identify the presence of and understand the operating features for deployable roll-over...

    Article • October 1st, 2004

  • State Police Say Taos County, New Mexico Man Sets Fire To House, Kills 12 Dogs

    A Taos County man set fire to his home, killing 12 of his dogs, after officers said they tried to contact him about suspected marijuana on his property.

    Article • September 15th, 2004

  • Environmental Sampling Response Procedures

    How many hazmat response teams have a clear and concise system for environmental sampling at every emergency?

    Article • September 2nd, 2004

  • Vehicle Stabilization Weight Loss

    Rescue officers and personnel must be trained to recognize that stabilization of a vehicle is necessary to some degree at every vehicle rescue incident. Departmental guidelines or protocols must support this by specifically listing vehicle...

    Article • September 1st, 2004

  • Five-Step Feild-Test Process For Ruling Out Anthrax Spores

    Following the anthrax mail attack on the eastern United States in September 2001, emergency response organizations across the country were inundated with “white-powder” incidents. All but a few of the calls, related to the actual anthrax attack on...

    Article • September 1st, 2004

  • HazMat Team Spotlight: Louisville

    Under the leadership of Fire Chief Greg Frederick, the Louisville Fire Department has 616 uniformed personnel who operate 18 engine companies, 10 truck companies, 14 medic units, 3 hazardous materials companies, and 2 technical rescue...

    Article • August 17th, 2004

  • Winch Operations – Part 2
    Winch Operations – Part 2

    Subject:  Winch Operations at Rescue ScenesTopic:  Things You Ought to Know About Using a Winch at Rescue Scenes

    Article • August 1st, 2004

  • The Street Chemist - Part 20

    The next and probably the most important parameter of combustion of a flammable liquid is its flash point. Flash point is the most important information for emergency responders to know about a flammable liquid. Flash point, more than any other...

    Article • July 28th, 2004

  • HazMat Chemical and Physical Terms

    Hazardous Materials Response Team personnel need to have a firm grasp of important chemical and physical terms in order to understand how to handle a hazmat incident.

    Article • July 23rd, 2004

  • 'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part I
    'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part I

    Pickup trucks are a very popular style of vehicle. Along with their increased presence on the highways is the increased possibility that fire departments will encounter them.Pickup trucks are a very popular style of vehicle in the U.S. Along with...

    Article • July 21st, 2004

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