President Clinton honors fallen firefighters

President Clinton honors fallen firefighters

President Clinton met with key fire service leaders and two families of the firefighters who died in the line of duty in 1995 on October 9, 1996. The meeting marked the opening of the annual ceremonies honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty during 1995. The ceremonies, held on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, included a Saturday seminar for family members of the fallen firefighters. Professional grief counselors were available to assist them in dealing with t
FORERUNNERTM AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

FORERUNNERTM AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

HeartstreamW: Can be used by EMTs and paramedics for immediate treatment of sudden-cardiac-arrest victims. Once activated, voice and text prompts walk responder through treatment. Uses…
NOMEXR OMEGATM TURNOUT SYSTEM

NOMEXR OMEGATM TURNOUT SYSTEM

E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company: Engineered to protect firefighters against both thermal and heat-stress hazards. "Smart`` fibers react to extreme heat and flame and…
IAFC Foundation awards 34 scholarships

IAFC Foundation awards 34 scholarships

Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Foundation for 1996. Awards ranged from $3,000 to $250. Four of the awards went to the Carpentersville (IL) Fire Department.
Gerry Model 602 Baby Monitor may be fire hazard

Gerry Model 602 Baby Monitor may be fire hazard

Gerry Baby Products Company (Thornton, Colorado) is voluntarily recalling about 990,000 Model 602 Gerry Deluxe Baby Monitors with the date codes 8806 (June 1988) through…
ARGUS THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

ARGUS THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA

MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Co.): Pushbutton-activated, handheld camera provides wide field of vision through smoke and darkness. Angled viewfinder helps avoid neck strain and accommodates…
TK-260/360 PORTABLE RADIO

TK-260/360 PORTABLE RADIO

Kenwood Communications Corporation: Weighs 14 ounces. Dimensions 2516 inches wide by 5516 inches high by 114 inches deep. Battery pack forms entire back of unit.…