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Safety Alert July 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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The Butcher's Bill |
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The Birds and Bees of Firefighter Safety |
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By Tom LaBelle, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
| It is impossible to begin this article without mentioning the tragic loss of nine firefighters from Charleston, South Carolina, last month. As the months pass, we will each have opportunities to reach conclusions from the information that is slowly and accurately gathered from this terrible loss ... Full Column |
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PPE Update |
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Understanding and Selecting Firefighter Gloves |
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By Jeffrey O. Stull, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
| Of all the clothing items worn by firefighters for structural firefighting, perhaps the most misunderstood are gloves. Among garments, footwear and helmets, they are considered the commodity or a throwaway item of the protective ensemble and are often given little consideration in their purchase ... Full Column | |
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S.O. Sidelines |
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Big Brother Not Always Right |
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By Battalion Chief Rob McLeod Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
| Is it just me, or do you also get the feeling that we sometimes bow down to every idea that comes out of the large metropolitan departments? I see many small or medium-sized fire departments taking in every thought, idea and program espoused by the "big brother" metros ... Full Column | |
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Announcing the new 2007 CONVERTIBLE™ that lets you configure your gear and level of protection. Designed to meet the new NFPA 1951, 2007 Edition, CONVERTIBLE™ comes in two models: Rescue and Recovery converting to Utility with a removable CROSSTECH® fabric liner providing performance unmatched by any other waterproof, breathable barrier and soon CBRN converting to Utility with deployable features for added chemical and biological protection. | |
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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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| Chainsaw safety | |
| By the Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team | |
| Chainsaw safety is the job of every saw operator, and proper PPE should always be used when handling or working around chainsaws. These include: |
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| Visit the Federal Fire and Aviation Safety Team website for more information |
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