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Protecting FFs at MVCs; Putting tablets on rigs | Jan. 22, 2013

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Dear Member

In this month's eNews, we discuss blocking schemes and how they can help you and your crew stay safe on a motor vehicle collision.

Also, tablets on rigs are coming into fashion: do you know how to get started? Use our tips to get the best computers for your fire trucks.

� The FR1 Team


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		Blocking schemes: Using apparatus to protect FFs on MVCs By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Firefighters working motor vehicle crashes are extremely vulnerable to injury from other motorists, but a shield can save lives. Scope of the problem
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		Tablets on rigs: 2 options for getting started By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Onboard tablet computers are a gateway to fast, concise information for any scene. But getting started can be daunting: here's how to ask the right questions and make the right decisions. Start with the end
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