FE Volume 152 Issue 12

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TYPE 1 AMBULANCE

TYPE 1 AMBULANCE

Wheeled Coach Industries.: Unit delivered to Rescue, Inc. of Vermont is built on Ford F-350 chassis and features corner cap lighting for 360-degree lighting coverage; AVW grille that increases air flow to engine, protects speakers and warning lights; rounded cabinet corners to reduce risk of blunt trauma injuries; and a PAF heating and cooling system that traps 99.97 percent of particulates .3 microns and larger. Additional options include full reflective package, Hibec seat, ALS medic cabinet,
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MORE ON TOWER LADDERS, PART 2

MORE ON TOWER LADDERS, PART 2

We continue our focus on this most important piece of firefighting apparatus. We are talking about some smart stuff that will make operations more efficient and successful and some dumb stuff that is a waste of time in the best case and that will put your apparatus out of service for up to one year in the worst case.
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From the responses relating to PPV in the August Roundtable, it is apparent that those who use PPV extensively tout its benefits and those who do minimal

From the responses relating to PPV in the August Roundtable, it is apparent that those who use PPV extensively tout its benefits and those who do minimal

From the responses relating to PPV in the August Roundtable, it is apparent that those who use PPV extensively tout its benefits and those who do minimal training with PPV are uncomfortable with it and skeptical. In Salt Lake City, we have been using PPV for the past 10 years. Our confidence in it has grown to the point that we use the term "positive pressure attack" (PPA) to emphasize the need for coordinating ventilation with attack. To support this, our department has developed standard PPA e
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I am currently finishing a two-year collaborative study of PPV for smoke movement and control and fire suppression in high-rises at the National Research Council of Canada.

I am currently finishing a two-year collaborative study of PPV for smoke movement and control and fire suppression in high-rises at the National Research Council of Canada.

I am currently finishing a two-year collaborative study of PPV for smoke movement and control and fire suppression in high-rises at the National Research Council of Canada. The live fire tests are conducted in a full-scale, 10-story high-rise test facility. To prepare the initial proposal for this study, I read hundreds of articles and a small number of science papers on the benefits of PPV for smoke and fire control contained. In all the documents I read was a caution: "Failure to understand th
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More FE Volume 152 Issue 12

Like most issues in the fire service, the issue of nozzles is not as simple as it may seem. Congratulations to the panel for identifying the many aspects of this topic.

Like most issues in the fire service, the issue of nozzles is not as simple as it may seem. Congratulations to the panel for identifying the many aspects of this topic.

Like most issues in the fire service, the issue of nozzles is not as simple as it may seem. Congratulations to the panel for identifying the many aspects of this topic. Here is a personal example of what I mean. My department switched from 112- to 134-inch hose. The rationale was simple: more water.
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Vertical ventilation is necessary when the situation mandates that method of ventilation, but to “automatically” send firefighters to the roof to open it up seems to me to be a little dangerous

Vertical ventilation is necessary when the situation mandates that method of ventilation, but to “automatically” send firefighters to the roof to open it up seems to me to be a little dangerous

Vertical ventilation is necessary when the situation mandates that method of ventilation, but to "automatically" send firefighters to the roof to open it up seems to me to be a little dangerous ... and very time consuming. If the incident does not call for vertical ventilation, then it seems to me that horizontal ventilation will work just as well. It is safer and easier to implement.
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MINIRAE 2000 PHOTO IONIZATION DETECTOR (PID)

MINIRAE 2000 PHOTO IONIZATION DETECTOR (PID)

Rae Systems: Handheld; measures toxic gases and vapors in the low ppm range. Detects volatile organic compounds down to .1 ppm. Extended linearity out to 10,000 ppm to allow for EPA Method 21 fugitive emissions. Runs on field-changeable Ni-MH and alkaline batteries. Strong internal pump with pump stall feature to prevent liquid intake. Datalogging capabilities up to 15,000 points. Has 102 built-in correction factors for list of more than 250 chemicals. (408) 752-0723.
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HEAVY DUTY CRIBBING BAG

HEAVY DUTY CRIBBING BAG

Ziamatic Corporation: Designed for transporting cribbing materials to accident scene. Bag may be carried to scene by one member using detachable 112-inch-wide padded shoulder strap or two firefighters using carrying handles. Heavily reinforced bag dimensions are 18 x 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches. (800) 711-3473.
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ELEVATOR DEVIL FIREFIGHTING NOZZLE

ELEVATOR DEVIL FIREFIGHTING NOZZLE

Pemna: Designed to allow firefighters to extinguish boot pit fires safely. Nozzle is attached to 112- or 134-inch hose and lowered into boot pit. No oxygen draft and minimal dust movement help to prevent explosion. (701) 237-5161.
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ADULT CHOKING MANIKIN

ADULT CHOKING MANIKIN

Simulaids, Inc.: Urethane foam-filled vinyl plastic head and torso. Rib cage, sternum, and xiphoid process provide landmarks to practice obstructed airway maneuver. Abdominal thrusts and chest thrusts expel obstruction. Designed for repeated use in classes. (800) 431-4310.
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STEALTH ME MID-ENGINE PUMPER

STEALTH ME MID-ENGINE PUMPER

Saulsbury Fire Rescue: The first of six to be delivered to the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department. Features rear pump design with Hale PSD 1,250-gpm pump coupled with 500-gallon UPF polypropylene water tank. Tank supports Pneumax CAFS system with two integral foam cells, one 20-gallon for Class A and one 40-gallon for Class B. Large-diameter, six-inch rear inlet and four-inch front intake. Custom-designed, all-aluminum formed body has 224 cubic feet of storage space and 51 cubic feet of rear ladder st
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FAN POWERED BREATHING PROTECTION (FPBR) SYSTEM

FAN POWERED BREATHING PROTECTION (FPBR) SYSTEM

Safety Equipment America (SEA): Fan-supplied, positive-pressure breath-responsive respirator (FPBR) is specially designed for domestic preparedness teams. Design based on breathing performance of SCBA. Unit weighs four pounds and has a duration time of four hours. Filter provides protection factor of more than 10,000, measured at peak flow of 500 liters per minute. Features built-in communications, heads-up display, and audible alarm for low battery, negative mask pressure, and filter change. (
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AIRTRACK

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HUMMER K-12 SERIES TRUCK

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TEAM TALK

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NIGHT SCANT FEATHERLITE<SUP>TM</SUP> MOBILE LIGHTING SYSTEM

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WARTHOG H-24 VEHICLE STABILIZATION KIT

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ECONO SERIES PORTABLE CAFS

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VACUUM SYSTEMS

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The Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department in Findlay, Ohio, uses its SMEAL engine as a pumper and a tanker,

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The Midlothian (IL) Fire Department uses its PIERCE rescue truck to carry salvage and overhaul equipment.

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The Chevron Fire Department serves a refinery in Richmond, California with this EMERGENCY ONE platform quint.

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Lake Worth fire protest

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Pruning saw adapted for ceiling operations

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