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Safety Alert May 2007 |
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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 |
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Find Footwear that Fits the Job |
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By Jeffrey O. Stull, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
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Structural firefighters have a number of footwear choices available. In general, there are a variety of different features for footwear uppers, soles, barriers, and lining packages. But much of this footwear is usually classified as rubber versus leather. While both types of footwear are required to meet ... Full Column |
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The Butcher's Bill |
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Everyone Buckled Up? |
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By Tom LaBelle, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
| I am the father of two wonderful children, a girl and boy aged 9 and 7. I learn a lot from them, particularly how much I don't know. They teach me a great deal about communicating, especially the listening side and conflict resolution. I'm currently amazed at my 7-year-old son's understanding of the clear lines between right and wrong ... Full Column |
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S.O. Sidelines |
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Clearer Communication |
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By David Ruton Eastern Region Director, Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
| Communications is always the first — and usually biggest — problem discussed at post-incident debriefings. Many improvements have been made in communications devices in the last decade, and although many of these have not made it to enough fire departments ... Full Column |
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Staying safe in hot weather |
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| By FireRescue1 Staff | |
| Fire departments should take extra precautions to ensure the safety of firefighters during extreme hot weather. The IAFC suggests a range of actions: 1. Keep hydrated. Drink lots of water, on duty and off duty. Have drinking water available on all apparatus, in all chiefs' cars and all other fire department vehicles. Urge firefighters to drink plenty of water before coming on duty ... Full Tip |
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