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FE Volume 162 Issue 1

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Capnography: A Tool for Every Patient

Defined as a graphical or numerical waveform that shows the continual presence of carbon dioxide (CO2) throughout ventilation, waveform capnography is considered the gold standard for assessing airway patency in intubated or spontaneously breathing patients.

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Developing Proficiency in Today’s Firefighters

Years ago, we did not need to spend much time with extra training because, after the initial training, we were out there doing the job…

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COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS

The DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY awarded WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE $430,000 to continue to develop its own technology and to also conduct a national test of…

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The Impact of Solar Energy on Firefighting

As a nation with rapidly rising energy costs, we are desperately searching for ways to go green.

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More Cool School: The IC’s Need to “Disconnect”

Last month we started discussing the natural competition that occurs between the incident commander’s (IC’s) brain and heart and how difficult it can be to…

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Firefighting Challenges in Converted Mills

In old mill buildings, a structure’s rehabilitation and change of occupancy can present a challenge.

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Metal Buildings for Firehouses

With all the constitu-ents involved in the decision-making process and the concerns that have to be addressed, getting a new firehouse can take longer than…

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Firefighter Involvement Helps Pass ICC Codes

Recently, many members of the fire service have made a concerted effort to increase their participation in the building and fire code processes.

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Homes That Won’t Burn?

With more firefighters falling victim to “bread and butter” fires (single-family, type V construction), residential homes must be safer for the families who live in…

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Are You Preplanning Your Buildings?

Over the years, the need for preincident building information has been cited in National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) line-of-duty death reports.

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