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Safety Alert January 2008 |
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The FireRescue1 Safety Alert, sponsored by Globe and DuPont, is a collection of the most recent safety content on FireRescue1, including current news, expert columns, valuable resources and safety tips aimed at promoting safe fire operations and reducing the number of fireground calamities. |  |
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| PPE Update | |
| New Revised Requirements for Emergency Medical Protective Clothing | |
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By Jeffrey O. Stull, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
A new 2008 edition of NFPA 1999 became effective last month — and it has been heavily revised to address changes requested by end users and the industry. It was found that for clothing items, the earlier criteria in the 2003 edition simply did not define products consistent with end user expectations.
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| The Butcher's Bill | |
| Making LODDs Not Just Another Number | |
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By Tom LaBelle, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
| Of the six line-of-duty deaths so far this year, three were stress- or overexertion-related cardiac events. Two happened during firefighting operations and one was a vehicle crash. Does this sound familiar? It should; it's the same stuff that killed our friends in the fire service last year, too. Full Column |
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| The Rules of Disengagement | |
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By Richard C. Maddox Vice Chairman, Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
| The U.S. fire service has enjoyed a long history of saving lives and property no matter what. Firefighters can easily tell you when to engage in an aggressive interior attack — but most cannot explain when the attack mode should change from aggressive (offensive) to defensive.
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Announcing the new 2007 Globe FootGear: Athletic footwear for firefighters. This NFPA 1951, 1977, 1992 and 1999 certified boot with CROSSTECH® footwear fabric is lighter and remarkably flexible with a unique cushioned and contoured sole and custom fit system. Test Drive the 2007 Models at your local Globe dealer. |
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Safety tool rescues N.Y. firefighter [New York] USFA releases report on 2007 firefighter fatalities [Emmitsburg, Md.] Charleston Fire Department issues progress report on improvements [Charleston, S.C.] Conn. firefighters field asbestos exposure concerns in aftermath of fire [New Haven, Conn.] UK firefighters 'were lacking information' before fatal warehouse blaze [Warwickshire, England]
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For 40 years, DuPont has been committed to helping protect firefighters and other first responders with science-based innovations such as Nomex® and Kevlar®, providing proven protection, durability and comfort from the inside out. 70% of your turnout's thermal protection comes from the inner components of Nomex® and Kevlar®. Our commitment continues with the new technologies found in DuPont™ Tychem® ThermoPro — a chemical and flame-resistant, multi-threat garment, and our work related to breathable chem./bio membranes. | |
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| Safety Tip | |
| Ways to delay flashover | |
| By Vincent Dunn, retired FDNY Deputy Chief | |
| There are three ways you can delay flashover. First, by venting the windows of a burning room, you release the build up of heat in there. This slows down flashover in addition to improving visibility in smoke-filled conditions ... Full Tip | |
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