FE Volume 150 Issue 6

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AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1920-1929

AROUND THE FIRE SERVICE–1920-1929

The image of the "ideal" firefighter during this period was that of a highly trained, skilled, brave, altruistic public servant as dedicated to preventing fires as to extinguishing them. Sentiments such as those below, expressed by Chief Joseph W. Fisher of the Dubuque (IA) Fire Department in his paper "Standard Drills Best for Firemen," presented at the annual convention of the International City Managers Association, are representative of many others expressed through the pages of the journals
Firefighting
FLEX-LITE PVC SUCTION HOSE

FLEX-LITE PVC SUCTION HOSE

Kochek Co., Inc.: Features low-profile, high-strength Poly-Lock collar. Collar and coupling retention exceeds pull-test of 1,100 lbs. Includes just two quick disconnect/connect stainless-steel bolts. Redundant sealing system between inside hose wall and shank. Hose has 38-lb. working pressure and is 17 percent lighter than predecessor. (800) 420-4673.
Firefighting EquipmentHoselines
“SUCCESS” CAN BE DECEIVING

“SUCCESS” CAN BE DECEIVING

A successful (or lucky) fire operation can lull us--and our customers--into a false sense of security.
Firefighting
BUSINESS CLASS ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE TRUCKS

BUSINESS CLASS ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE TRUCKS

Freightliner Corporation: Factory all-wheel drive includes Marmon-Herrington 12,000- and 16,000-lb. front-drive axle ratings. 16,000-lb. axle has planetary hub-reduction, and provides three inches of additional ground clearance compared with standard single-reduction front-drive axles. Available in 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 configurations. (503) 735-8535.
Fire Apparatus

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MULTIRAE GAS MONITOR

MULTIRAE GAS MONITOR

Rae Systems: Configurable from oxygen/ LEL monitor to a five-gas monitor. Monitors low levels (0-2,000 ppm) of VOCs while providing continuous display. Alarms may be set for STEL, TWA, and peaks and minimums. Displays exact airborne VOC levels. (408) 481-4999.
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting
VISION THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

VISION THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

International Safety Instruments, Inc.: Vision thermal imaging video overlay (TIVO) camera superimposes regular video over thermal images with a touch of a button. Video Link wireless transmitter (sold separately) allows incident command to view video and thermal images on remote monitor. Uses either standard NiCad CM 8 radio batteries (quick charger included) or AA alkaline batteries. (888) ISI-SAFE.
Fire Safety
CR100 100-FT. AERIAL

CR100 100-FT. AERIAL

Emergency One: Features 212-to-one structural safety factor on yield strength, dead load, live load, and water load. All elevation angles are possible (at full extension) with 750-lb. tip load or 500-lb. tip load with four 250-lb. personnel distributed on ladder. Performs in any position at full extension with 500-lb. tip load while flowing 1,000 gpm of water from waterway system. (352) 237-1122.
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FUNDRAISING MANAGER

FUNDRAISING MANAGER

Right On Programs: Management software features drop-down menus for donations, people, campaigns, reports, and options. Allows tracking of pledges, dates, amounts paid, tax information, and mailing lists. (516) 424-7777.
Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting
HAZCAT CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

HAZCAT CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

HazTech Systems, Inc.: Identifies or categorizes more than 1,000 hazardous and nonhazardous substances, including flammables, corrosives, caustics, poisons, metals, paints, plastics, pesticides, oxidizers, explosives, water-reactives, and asbestos. Manual and charts guide user through to final identification. (800) 543-5487.
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IRON SLING

IRON SLING

Milwaukee Strap, Inc.: Sling locks together force ax and halligan tool, allowing user to carry tools hands-free. Shoulder sling is adjustable and quick-release buckle allows easy removal. (800) 359-3017.
Firefighter ToolsFirefighting Equipment
CIRCLE D&#174 TELESCOPING TRIPOD LIGHTS

CIRCLE D&#174 TELESCOPING TRIPOD LIGHTS

Natale Machine and Tool Co., Inc.: Model 167GT-P/500Q adjustable base opens to 48 inches. Lightweight, heavy-duty aluminum alloy tubing. UL-listed lights available with 500-watt quartz halogen lamps and a range of optional accessories. (201) 933-5500.
Firefighter ToolsFirefighting Equipment
Are we headed in the right direction?

Are we headed in the right direction?

I keep hearing this thing we all call safety and firefighter deaths. It would be nice if we could work in a hazard-free environment and if no one were killed or injured. But we all know that this will never be the case because of the nature of the beast. I fully agree that we need to curb this as much as possible. But there comes a time when the pendulum can swing too far in the other direction, if it were going in the right direction.
Firefighting

STINGERT FAST CHARGER

Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE LOG BOOK 291

Firefighting Equipment

TRUE-FIT(TM) FIRE GLOVES

Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

VISUAL STAFF SCHEDULER PRO 3.0

Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

BGRV-ELDD BALL GATE RELIEF VALVE

Fire PreventionFire Safety

CARBON CYLINDER

Fire Safety

VERSABRITE II(TM) BIG BEAM

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BLOWING THE BASICS, PART 3

Firefighting

HANDLING HAZ MATS: CHIEF OFFICERS PERSPECTIVE

Fire Department LeadershipFirefighting

PREPLANNING BUILDING HAZARDS

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Tot-Finder label and childs bed

Firefighting

MOVING LARGE VICTIMS: NO SMALL TASK

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