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Safety Alert October 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 Safest Fire |
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By Tom LaBelle, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
In light of this year's Fire Prevention Week, I encourage everyone to take the time to go to the NIOSH website to review the latest firefighter fatality investigations. Issues such as a lack of continued training and poor command and communications all contributed to these deaths. Full Column |
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PPE Update |
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Government Resources for Firefighter PPE — Part 2 |
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By Jeffrey O. Stull, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
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NIOSH is probably best known among firefighters for its certification of all respirators used in the United States. Respirators are the only type of PPE that is certified by the federal government. However, NIOSH has a much larger role than just respirator certification in the area of PPE. Full Column |
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| Read Government Resources for Firefighter PPE — Part 1 |
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| Visit the PPE product section at FireRescue1 |
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S.O. Sidelines |
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Ignorance, Apathy and Safety |
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By Dave Murphy Eastern Director, Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
| At a recent fire department meeting, the fire chief addressed his safety concerns. The list was quite long and each item culminated into what the chief described as ignorance and/or apathy. He concluded that eventually someone was going to be injured as a result.
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Announcing the new 2007 Globe FootGear: Athletic footwear for firefighters. This NFPA 1971 and 1992 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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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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| Keeping handles on wyes open | |
| By Chuck Martini, District Chief Rockford, Ill., Fire Department |
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| We have developed a cheap and easy way to keep handles on wyes from getting accidentally knocked closed after the hose is attached. We took a simple 18" Velcro strap that attaches to the handle. We then wrapped this around the hose and back around the handle ... Full Tip |
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