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ISFSI Hears Report On Lubbock Deaths

ISFSI Hears Report On Lubbock Deaths

The self-contained breathing apparatus worn by the three Lubbock, Texas, fire fighters who were found dead “had missing or defective parts,” Thomas Klem of the fire investigation section of the USFA National Fire Data System reported during the fall conference of the International Association of Fire Service Instructors in Denver Nov. 1-4.
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Fire Schools and Seminars

Fire Schools and Seminars

Arizona State University Arson Investigation Courses: Basic, Jan. 21-Feb. 1, March 24-April 4; Advanced, Feb. 4-8, April 7-11. For further information, write International Center for Safety Education, Arizona State University, P.O. Box 968, Tempe, Ariz. 85281. Connecticut Fire Training Program—Weekend Schools:
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Manufacturers’ Literature

Manufacturers’ Literature

80 Electrical Specialties—A line of heavy-duty, portable electrical products aimed at the fire and safety market has been introduced by Daniel Woodhead Company with the publication of a new 16-page catalog. Included are plugs, connectors, adapters, cord reels, emergency lighting and outlet boxes from the Woodhead Safety Yellow line of electrical specialties.
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The Book Shelf

The Book Shelf

PUBLIC FIRE EDUCATION, IFSTA 606, First Edition, Jerry W. Laughlin; Fire Protection Publications, IFSTA Headquarters, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Ok., 74074; 169 pages, $7. Aimed at the fire fighter, this manual reviews the actions that need to be taken to educate the public regarding fire prevention programs.
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From the Publishers Desk

Our editor addresses himself this month to the problem of arson which he will be reporting on in March after having attended the Fifth Annual Conference of the United States Fire Administration which will be themed to America’s Malignant Crime.
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Coming Events

Coming Events

Mar. 24-27-Fire Department Instructors Conference. Annual meeting, Memphis, Tenn. For further information, write Ed McCormack, Executive Secretary, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, Box 88, Hopkinton, Mass. 01748. June 4-7, Eastern Division, IAFC. Annual meeting, Hempstead, N.Y.
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Keep Alert to Avoid Being Part of the Injury Statistics

The latest fire fighter injury statistics compiled by the IAFF show that fire fighters in the 896 reporting municipalities had a 42.4 percent chance of being injured in 1978. There are no statistics that show the injury rate among volunteer fire fighters throughout the nation. Every injury is one too many and in the nation’s most dangerous type of work—with an accidental death rate in 1978 of 67 deaths per 1000 workers—safety must be a continuous, personal concern of every fire fighter.
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Fire Equipment Digest

Flambeau-Vlchek Corp. has introduced a heavy-duty lightweight box with tray supports and compartments for medical supplies. The box, with dimensions of 19 x 10-¾ x 10-⅛ inches, has a padlock tab. Lexon latches prevent the box from opening unexpectedly.
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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

I want to compliment you on your editorial in the October issue. You are right on target. As a 30-year veteran of the wildfire service, I have been appalled at the lack of unified support for the USFA and the fire academy. For years we have pleaded for a national focus on the fire problem.
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Body Support Unit

I D & M Corporation has developed an adjustable body support, the ELSA unit (emergency life saving accessory), for use by paramedics. Complete with shoulder rest, elastic head strap, head and back support, and adjustable leg support, the unit can position a patient’s upper body to angles ranging from 10 to 55 degrees.
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The Round Table

The Round Table

Darrell G. McIlrath, Chief, Bountiful, Ut.: Bountiful City Fire Department provides emergency medical service to its 40,000 residents by operating an ambulance service that is run by emergency medical technicians that are also firemen. We found that most people needing the service have either insurance or medicare coverage that provides payment for the service.
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Handling Pipeline Incidents Requires Plans for Minimizing Injuries, Damage

Transportation of hazardous materials by pipeline will greatly increase in the next few years because it is such an economic way to move large quantities of products quickly. However, this very fact makes pipeline transportation such a problem.
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1980 Fire Service Catalog

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Gasoline Tanker Crash Fire Confined

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Company News

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Railroad Goes to Fire Departments With Hazardous Materials Program

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Arson Battle Gains as Tactics Improve

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Use of Donations to Improve Service Told in Brochure

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Company Officer’s Duties Defined, Evaluated at ISFSI Fall Conference

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Names in the News

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Display has Strong Impact

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Canvas Strip Aids Effective Operation Of Smoke Ejector

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Truck Crash Fire Creates Problem on 7-Mile Bridge

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