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FE Volume 149 Issue 11

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SECURING GLOVES TO PROTECTIVE SUITS: AN ALTERNATIVE TO DUCT TAPE

One sweltering day (108°F) our haz-mat team responded to an incident involving a leaking boxcar carrying cresol. After researching to determine the product`s physical and chemical characteristics and incompatibilities, decontaminating solutions, medical treatments for exposure, and a myriad of other factors, the plan formulated had members hand-jack the approximately 50 drums, stacked 25 on 25 (none on pallets) in the boxcar out to the boxcar entrance so that the leakers could be found. A f

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CPR LIFE MASK&#174 FACE SHIELD

CFT, Inc.: Prevents physical contact with victim`s face. 3M FiltreteTM viral and bacterial filter reduces risk of cross-contamination for rescuer and victim; also prevents passing…

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THE EFFECTS OF WATER MIST ON INTERIOR FIREFIGHTING

While water mist fire protection systems have gained some successful experience in Europe, they have failed to achieve much attention in the United States until…

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Thorntons Rule

I was compelled to pen these comments concerning an article by John D. Wiseman, Jr., "Thornton`s Rule and the Exterior Fog Attack: A Perspective" (July…

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HEARSIMTM 200 ECG RHYTHM SIMULATOR

Laerdal Medical Corporation: Battery-powered monitor provides basic, modified, and pediatric rhythms. Can simulate near-realistic training scenarios when combined with ALS Baby manikin or ALS Skilltrainer…

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HOW MUCH RISK IS TOO MUCH?

One of the most valuable lessons an inexperienced firefighter can learn is that experienced, seasoned firefighters do not attack every fire or search every building…

Firefighting

MOBILE AIR CART

Scott Health & Safety Products: Can accommodate two compressed-air cylinders with pressures of 4,500 or 2,216 psi. Lightweight, stainless-steel frame and polyethylene protective casing. Flow…

Fire Safety

ALARM RECORDING AND COLLECTION SOFTWARE

Norman Security Systems: Windows®-based program identifies alarm source and bills false alarms automatically, creating accounts receivable file. Also tracks permit fees. (800) 4-NORMAN.

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THE INDUSTRIAL-MUNICIPAL CONNECTION

Most of you reading this are municipal fire professionals--whether full time, career, or volunteer--and, I would venture to say, most of you have some type…

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PHOENIXTM WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING TRUCK

Oshkosh Truck Corporation: All-wheel drive truck can ascend or descend 60° slope with 43° approach angle while carrying a full, 2,500-gallon tank of water. Fords…

Fire Apparatus

CAMEO FOR WINDOWS&#174 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE SOFTWARE

National Safety Council Environmental Health Center: Compatible with Windows® 95 or 3.1. Updated database with more than 4,700 hazardous chemicals and related emergency response and…

Firefighter Training

ACIDIC FLUID LEADS TO AIR CYLINDER FAILURE

At approximately 9:14 p.m., on March 4, 1996, a DOT-E- 8059, 4,500-psi, fiberglass- wrapped composite aluminum breathing air cylinder ruptured without warning while stored in…

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