The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health just launched an interactive map for firefighter line of duty deaths. In addition to plotting the location and summary of the LODD, it gives report status and a link to the finished report. So far, plot points for 2013 and 2014 are entered. It's worth a look.
Super small. Super bright. And virtually indestructible! Now in Shamrock Green with a green LED tail light! This shamrock-green model is remarkably compact, lightweight body and the inner workings were originally designed to withstand the shock-after-shock recoil of an automatic weapon in combat conditions.
As newer fire-resistant fibers have been developed, manufacturers have been ardently at work designing hoods that are more durable, better fitting, more comfortable, and yes, more colorful.
"There have been times at an emergency scene where I have had to ask a civilian to move or re-locate for safety and/or privacy concerns. The vast majority of times, the civilian complies. However, there have been a few exceptions. There are folks that will test your professionalism on purpose, solely to get a reaction they can exploit."
