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Safety Alert
May 2007
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PPE Update
Find Footwear that Fits the Job
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

The Butcher's Bill
Everyone Buckled Up?
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
Clearer Communication
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

Firefighter Safety News and Announcements:


Baltimore FD 'culture' shift stressing safety
[Baltimore]

Related Article:
Safety violations eyed in October death of Baltimore firefighter

NIOSH pledges improvements to firefighter fatality investigations
[Atlanta]

Fla. fire chief put on leave as practice burn procedures are examined
[High Springs, Fla.]

N.Y. law aims to prevent firefighter deaths
[New York]


Safety Tip
Staying safe in hot weather
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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