NEW TRAINING FACILITY

A plot of land was set aside in 1960 for construction of a fire training center, but land values increased so much that the area was deemed too valuable for a nontaxpaying facility Then plans were developed to use an abandoned incinerator site. But the total plan proved too costly, forcing us to seek another alternative.
SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS

California Fire Academy: Fire Mgmt. Ill, Nov. 14-19; Fire Mgmt. II, Feb 27-Mar 4; Fire Mgmt. VII, Jan 30-Feb. 4; Fire Mgmt. IV, Mar 20-25;…

FIRE ENGINEERING

Just before the explosion . . . See FIRE REPORTS, page 44. October 1982 Volume 135 No. 10 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 10 AMMONIA LEAK When the…
BOOKS

BOOKS

EMERGENCY CARE, Third Edition, Harvey D. Grant, Robert H. Murray, Jr. and J. David Bergeron; Robert J. Brady Co., Bowie, Md. 20715; 474 pages; $14.95.…

Know PumperÍs Capabilities With Mounted Deluge Gun

The increasingly popular deluge gun mounted atop a pumper adds a blitz attack with a master stream to the options of the first-in engine company.…

A FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE LAND OF MT. EVEREST

As a former fire fighter, it has been interesting to observe the operation of the fire service in various areas of the world. On a…
Performance Standards For Polyurethane Products

Performance Standards For Polyurethane Products

We recently had an opportunity to discuss the toxicity problem created by burning polyurethane foams with James A. Hollars, president of the Flexible Polyurethane Foam…