Fire Products
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
We must take action to win our roadway battles – and the larger war – with distracted drivers
How to get down to fireground business even if you can’t get up to the roof
A compound made from cow bile and a plant from garlic family as effective as conventional antibiotics in laboratory testing
A local fire department is offering to test it on a structure fire
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
The JV Tool makes forcible entry into commercial doors faster and much less destructive than traditional means
Like beauty, perfection is in the eye of the beholder, and when it comes to ladder trucks, truckies have a keener sense than most of what makes a perfect truck
The 70-year-old wants $150,000 and suggested sirens be covered by a shield to reduce noise
Meditrac ID is carried by a patient in the form of a wallet card, wristband or shoe tag; with a simple scan, medical profiles can be viewed in less than 30 seconds
Here’s a look under the hood at Next Generation 911 and how one department has implemented it
Most certified PPE is on the up and up, but that’s not always the case; here’s how to identify suspect certification claims
Technology and innovation are improving safety and functionality at the tip of the ladder
Know your jurisdiction and your staff, then choose tools from among these different types that best meet those needs
DHS has reinvented how it funds new fire service product research and development in a way that gets everyone on the same page at one time
The department is trying to recover $43,000 through insurance for gear damaged by formic acid
SAFFiR can see through dense smoke, walk uneven floors, detect overheated equipment and carry a hose on its own
The pick up truck uses both compressed natural gas and gasoline; the fire chief expects to save 80 percent on gasoline
Four firefighters are being hailed heroes for saving the kids; this dramatic video takes you inside the rescue
Jadalynn said she began thinking about the kits after she saw a story about several pets killed in a fire
The Decon System makes it easy for firefighters to properly clean their gear
It keeps the pumps running at a low-idle speed, reducing fuel consumption and noise
The K55 will allow firefighters to see even better in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms
The Krios Series construction absorbs 90 percent less water than non-waterproof boots
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features
This wasn’t the first time that hackers have tried to crack the communication system; the cyber attack is under investigation
They made adjustments by encrypting their radios which made their radios less effective or almost non-working
The ready-to-consume packets contain a sports drink, water, fruit puree, snack bar, branch chain amino acid chews and an anti-bacterial hand wipe
The NTSB is investigating anomalies with the ventilation system in the tunnels to further understand what went wrong
Fire officials notified transit authorities of the radio problems four days before the incident that left one dead and 80 injured
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