FE Volume 132 Issue 11

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Smoke Detector

Smoke Detector

Here’s a good case for smoke detectors, despite a less than adequate placement: George Mowery of Boise, Idaho purchased a smoke detector at a local discount house because it was on sale and the manufacturer was offering a $5 rebate. He promptly stuffed the device, still in its box, inside a linen closet.
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Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

Advanced Arson Seminar, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, sponsored by the Denver Fire Department. For information, contact Lt. James D. Persichitte or Investigator Donald E. Searcy, Denver Fire Department, 745 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colo. 80204. Arizona State University Arson Investigation Courses: Basic, Jan. 21-Feb. 1; Advanced, Feb. 4-8.
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Manufacturers’ Literature

Manufacturers’ Literature

80 Breath Analyzer Kit—A data sheet describing the MiniCO breath analyzer kit for estimating concentrations of carbon monoxide in the blood is available from Mine Safety Appliances Company. The MiniCO estimates carboxyhemoglobin levels by measuring the concentration of CO in breath (alveolar air).
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Water Application Rate Of Your First-In Pumper

With enough time, manpower and pumpers, it’s no big deal to eventually pump all the water available in a hydrant system supplying the fireground. Unfortunately, when this amount of fire flow is used, you have a tremendous loss on your record. Ironically, most fire fighters can tell you the capacity of their pumper, but few can tell you the maximum water application rate of their engine company in the first three to five minutes on the fireground.
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Fire Equipment Digest

Hendrickson’s 1871 Series of custom fire apparatus chassis is available with the following standard features: 6-71 N Detroit Diesel engine, CM-60,5-speed synchromesh transmission, 172 to 190-inch wheelbase (tandem axles 191 to 240-inch), a 13,500pound front axle and a 18,500-pound rear axle (tandem axles, 34,000 pounds).
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From the Publishers Desk

It seems hard to believe, but 1980, a new decade, is almost upon us along with our eighth annual Fire Service Catalog, which will appear in our January issue.
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The Round Table

The Round Table

Does your department provide any type of emergency medical service for the people you serve? If so, just what type of service is it? And how is this service funded (taxes, fund raising, etc.?) Mickey Jackson, Chief, Springdale, Ark.: Our department does provide emergency medical services for our 22,000 citizens plus 10,000 more in the rural area surrounding Springdale.
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DC-10 Crash Provides Severe Test Of Suburban Mutual Aid Procedures

“Nine years ago we tested our suburban mutual aid procedures with 'Operation Libra,’ ” Deputy Chief Mike Buckley of Des Plaines, Ill., said recently. “That was a simulated plane crash in Mt. Prospect. We had planned another test for this year—but we got the real thing instead.”
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Detector Law Guide

Detector Law Guide

An updated version of “Smoke Detectors and Legislation” is now available. It contains an analysis of state legislation, including a state-by-state summary, model code provisions, mobile home regulations, local legislation, a list of state contacts and addresses of model code organizations. “We look at this update as a tool to assist fire chiefs, local or elected officials in obtaining smoke detector legislation,” Gordon Vickery, U.S. Fire Administrator, stated.
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Designing Improved Helmet Starts With Performance Criteria, Testing

As the members of the research and development department of Cairns & Brother, Inc., began design designing an improved municipal fire service helmet, two federal specifications were developed that influenced their work. The R&D people had as their goal a helmet that would exceed current OSHA standards and reach new levels of protection, reliability and comfort.
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JAMES F. CASEY Editor RICHARD PRATT SYLVIA Associate Editor DOROTHY P. FERGUSON Managing Editor ELIZABETH CRIDLAND Assistant Editor
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Administrative Problems Discussed At IAFC Conference in Kansas City

Administrative problems in such areas as arson, legal responsibilities, labor negotiations and productivity were featured in discussions at the 106th annual conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs at Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 16-19. The repression of arson is to be a priority with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and “the rest of the federal government” will give full support to the United States Fire Administration (USFA) plan of action, declared John W. Macy, Jr., FEMA director.
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Proper Treatment of Burn Victims To Minimize Scars Starts at Scene

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Arson Conference Of USFA to Provide Useful Suggestions

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MED-8 Solves Common Problems In Development of Paramedic Service

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Academy Dedication Gives Dream Reality

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Clubhouse Burns, No Funds to Connect Sprinkler System

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Use of Poling Tool Is Effective Way To Open Elevator Hoistway Doors

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Illegal Fire Extinguishers Taken Off Shelves in L.A.

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Eye Dominance Can Affect Class Response to Teacher

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EMS Programs Facing Regulatory, Fiscal, Other Problems in the ’80s

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2-Bay Station Opened in Auburn, N.Y.

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Names in the News

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USFA to Give Top Priority To EMS in Fire Service

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