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FireRescue1 Member News June 2, 2008 Volume 259 |
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The Los Angeles Fire Department has made progress in addressing problems of harassment and discrimination, according to an audit released by the city controller.
But department officials still have a long way to go to strengthen how complaints are handled, the 33-page report found. The report, a follow-up to a scathing audit more than two years ago, was released during a news conference attended by Fire Chief Douglas Barry ... Full Story Related Articles:  Former LAFD firefighter speaks about lawsuit
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| 'B-Shifter' Offers Nuggets of Knowledge | |
| By Peggy Glenn, FireRescue1 columnist | |
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FireRescue1 is pleased to welcome Peggy Glenn to our columnist ranks. Look to Glenn's column for reviews of books written by and for firefighters.
First, how hard do you laugh every day? Did you know that the endorphins released by laughter are more powerful than those released by exercise? I suggest you get yourself a huge dose of endorphins by diving into Nick Brunacini's new book, "B-Shifter." Every department has its "misfit shift." In Nick's department, Phoenix, it's B Shift. Full Column |
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| Bread and Butter Basics |
| Considerations for Lightweight Construction Fires |
| By Charles Bailey, FireRescue1 Columnist |
 The fires that we are used to fighting, the ones for which our 1.75" lines and our SOPS are adequate, are not the fires that we are fighting in today's newer, lighter construction. These fires are the ones that are sending our boys and girls to burn units all over the country. How long before we learn from these incidents and change how we do business? Full Column |
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| HAZMAT Response Education: Personal Protective Equipment | ||
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Chemical-protective clothing is designed to prevent chemicals from coming in contact with the body and may have varying degrees of resistance. Time, temperature, stress, and reagent are all factors that affect the chemical resistance of materials. Full Article |
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Product Announcement: EFJ, Inc. changes name to EFJohnson Technologies, Inc. [EFJohnson Technologies, Inc.] Sacked Texas 'food run' firefighter defends actions [Austin, Texas] Related Article: Texas firefighter loses job; delayed response to get foodCharleston earmarks $7.4M for changes after review [Charleston, S.C.] Ind. volunteer firefighter laid to rest [Eaton, Ind.] Related Article: Ind. firefighter's death linked to stress in battling arsons
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Product Announcement: Avcomm Announces "The Eliminator" Active Noise Reduction Technology [Avcomm] After NYC crane collapse, experts call for more tests [New York] Related Article: NYC crane collapse kills 2Off-duty firefighter saves N.D. boy from pool [Fargo, N.D.] Milwaukee firefighters handle crowd control [Milwaukee] Firefighters, residents react to Fla. wildfire [Golden Gate, Fla.] |
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