May 1997

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May 1, 1897: SWAMPSCOTT, MA The 25 members of the Swampscott Fire Department went "on strike" over the removal of their fire chief and the appointment of another. The members ...
May 1, 1997
"He gets these 'fits' every so often. The doctor told him to take his medications but he forgets.....especially when he's drinking. The only thing that bothers me is that he seems...
May 1, 1997
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May 1, 1997
A number of changes have had an impact on the fire service in recent years: reduced manning, energy conservation measures producing "tight building syndrome," increased awareness...
May 1, 1997
I'm a first responder and good at it. I trained as a firefighter and came up through the ranks to become a company officer. I can fight fire and direct others who fight fires....
May 1, 1997
A dismayed fire community has belatedly learned that a mugging or an accident took place on Capitol Hill in the closing days of the 104th Congress. The victim was the Hotel & ...
May 1, 1997
Mark McLees stresses the importance of having effective MAYDAY procedures and offers some advice on preparing them.
May 1, 1997
John Hayford explains how eating a well-balanced meal can serve in lieu of dietary supplements.
May 1, 1997
Mike Wieder describes a way to determine how much fire can be extinguished with different amounts of foam concentrate.
May 1, 1997