TRAINING AIDS
A written training outline, slides, and handouts comprise the ClOSED CIRCUIT TRAINERS PACKAGE from Biomarine. The package is written to help trainers knowledgeably discuss closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (CC-SCBAs, also called “rebreathers”), which increasingly are being turned to for specialized applications such as hazardous-materials incidents, confined-space rescue, and firefighting in tunnels and high-rises. Contact: Biomarine; 456 Creamery Way; Exton, PA 19341-2532; (215) 524-8800.
■ ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE EMERGENCY RESCUE TRAINING, a training program consisting of a video, brochure, instructor’s manual, overhead transparencies, quickreference field cards, and quick-reference poster, is being distributed by the ACTS Foundation Inc. A host of scenarios involving electric-powered vehicles (EVs) is covered in the program, which is designed to help responders prepare for the increased presence of EVs, whose demonstration fleets will be on the road as of this year. Contact: Betsy White or Julie Jeremy; ACTS Foundation, Inc.; 1110 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 1020; Arlington, VA 22201; (703) 24.3-7501.
■ Valley Videos, Inc., announces a fiveminute TRAIN THE TRAINER video program designed to teach individuals how to prepare for meetings, put together training programs, present training materials, lead discussions, measure retention, and guide others who are new at conducting safety training. Contact: Valley Videos, Inc.; P.O. Box 379; Marne, MI 49435.
