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FireRescue1 Member News April 21, 2008 Volume 248 |
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 USFA highlights lessons learned from Minn. bridge collapse |
Pope blesses Ground Zero in New York, prays for peace
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The response to last year's bridge collapse in Minneapolis demonstrated the "extraordinary value" of interoperability training, according to the USFA. Thirteen people died and about 100 were injured when the Interstate 35W bridge buckled during evening rush hour on Aug. 1. In its report into the incident and subsequent response by emergency personnel, the USFA highlighted both positive and negative elements to help other departments cope with similar challenges in the future ... Full Story Related Article:  Minn. chief describes response to bridge collapse |
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New Approaches for Firefighter Protection – CBRN Protection Update |
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| By Jeffrey O. Stull, FireRescue1 columnist – Sponsored by Globe | ||
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With the increased threat of terrorism, the types of hazards that firefighters may face have expanded dramatically. In recognition of these new needs, the federal government has supported protective ensemble developments that are aimed protecting firefighters during structural fire, but also permit protection for the types of hazards that can occur during terrorism events.
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Fireground Medical Operations |
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Fireground Medical Screening Exam – Part 5 |
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| By David Jaslow, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by FireRehab.com | ||
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How can we guarantee that the process of subjecting firefighters to a medical screening exam which is sensitive enough to detect abnormalities will actually work? The overall success of the operation can be defined in these terms: rapid, painless, efficient, consistent and timely.
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Press Release: The "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" — Just got Faster! [Globe FootGear] Report: Health and safety initiatives can prevent volunteer firefighter deaths [Emmitsburg, Md.] Related Resource: FireRescue1 2007 Health Week CoverageChief curbs drinking at Wis. station [Galesville, Wis.] Woman killed in collision with FDNY engine [New York] 7-alarm blaze destroys Philadelphia warehouse [Philadelphia] |
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Press Release: Gamber-Johnson Introduces Industry-first Magnesium Alloy Docking Station for the Panasonic Toughbook 30 Computer [Gamber-Johnson] Firefighters go to work in aftermath of Md. tornadoes [Baltimore] Wind drives N.M. wildfires toward towns [Albuquerque, N.M.] Smoldering trash pile blamed for deadly Colo. wildfire [Ordway, Colo.] Related Article: Two volunteer firefighters, pilot killed in Colo. wildfiresMinn. firefighters remember water rescue [Stillwater, Minn.] |
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