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Small Car Rescue Challenges - Part 1

SUBJECT: Small Car Rescue Challenges -- Part 1 Topic: 2008 Smart Fortwo OBJECTIVE: Given information about the 2008 Smart Fortwo vehicle, rescuers will be able to explain the safety features of the vehicle and how they influence medical and...

Article • July 1st, 2008

'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XXI

The most common obstruction that blocks the airbag ID and causes responders to not realize that the seat their patient is sitting on has an airbag within it is the vehicle's B-pillar.

Article • June 11th, 2008

The WMD Notebook: Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B

The effects of these products are similar to the flu or food poisoning, but if untreated, they can be deadly.

Article • June 8th, 2008

Jacksonville Fire Department Celebrates 30 Years of Hazmat Team Response

Article • June 1st, 2008

YES Essentials Stain-Resistant Seat Fabric

SUBJECT: YES Essentials Stain-resistant Seat Fabric TOPIC: YES Essentials Seat Upholstery Labeling System OBJECTIVE: Given a front-occupant vehicle seat of a 2007 model year or newer Chrysler vehicle, the rescuer shall become familiar with...

Article • June 1st, 2008

HazMat in the Trenches: Level A Training

Learn about an innovative method for training responders while in Level A hazardous materials suits. The games played provide a unique environment for responders to hone their needed skills in these restricting ensembles.

Article • May 20th, 2008

'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XX

Due to door override, the inward movement of the door as it passed over the rocker channel had in fact caught the driver's left foot in a pinching and crushing action.

Article • May 4th, 2008

'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XIX

This drill allows you to consider the what resources you have in your inventory and what actions you would decide to take to address the problems that you may have encountered.When a car rolls over, it can complicate everything that has to be done at...

Article • April 12th, 2008

Evolution of an Hazmat Acronym

A new acronym was complete; "4H MEDIC ANNA" was born.

Article • April 9th, 2008

Roof Airbag Stored Gas Inflators

SUBJECT: Airbags TOPIC: Roof Airbag Stored Gas Inflators OBJECTIVE: Given a late-model vehicle at a crash scene equipped with undeployed roof airbags, the rescuer will be able to locate the stored gas inflator units. TASK: The rescue...

Article • April 1st, 2008

Introducing the "Meesos Cart"

Sometimes, moving around with hydraulic rescue tool components can be a task. Taking the generator, "Jaws," cutters and rams over any length of terrain can be burdensome. So two of the members of FDNY Squad 252 came up with an idea to make this task a...

Article • April 1st, 2008

'Crash Course' Quick Drill Series - Part XVIII

In your next drill, require the team to gain access to the engine compartment without using the latch.In the "old" days, it seems that when fire/rescue personnel needed to open a hood, the preferred tactic was to attack the front hood latch. The...

Article • March 13th, 2008

Hazmat in the Trenches: Drum Overpacking

Handling drums can present physical problems of pinched fingers and toes and even the higher risk of back injuries.

Article • March 2nd, 2008

Vehicle Rescue Scene Safety

SUBJECT: Vehicle Rescue Scene Safety TOPIC: Patient Protection Guidelines OBJECTIVE: Review practices and procedures for patient protection at vehicle rescue scenes. TASK: The rescue team shall review the department's standard...

Article • February 29th, 2008

Hazmat Response In Kansas City, MO

Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri and is in the northwest corner of the state at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. The city encompasses 319 square miles with parts in four counties. Population estimates show 447,306 within...

Article • February 29th, 2008

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