Paratech recently debuted its HydraFusion struts, which can lift up to 10 tons with a safety factor of 2:1 and to stabilize up to 20,000 pounds with a safety factor of 4:1....More
As part of Fire Prevention Month, the Belvedere (Del.) Fire Company invited the public to learn more about its fire and rescue equipment during a demonstration on Oct. 13. Responders showcased the Guardian, a mobile collapsed-building simulator that is capable of recreating more than 200 catastrophic scenarios likely to result from a terrorist attack, natural disaster or building collapse, according to the company.
A fresh approach to extrication training has become necessary, as today’s vehicles are very different thanks to a spate of new federal regulations....More
To get a better understanding of why your extrication training program should be updated, look at a few of the changes between older model and newer model vehicles.
Upon arriving at the scene of a vehicular accident, emergency responders can click on the Extraction Zones Pro app and select the make and model of the damaged vehicles from an extensive databank in the pop-up list....More
Associate Editor Mary Rose Roberts recently met with Chief Eric Tade of the Denver Fire Department to discuss one of the department's coolest tool: the T-N-T....More
While the fire chief ultimately is responsible for his or her department’s image, a PIO or external-affairs officer can help develop relationships and more open communications with local media and the community at large....More
This week the Tampa Bay Times published a list of the 50 worst charities in America, ranked according to money blown on soliciting costs over the past decade. There are four charities related to firefighters: the Firefighters Charitable Foundation, the Association for Firefighters and Paramedics, the Firefighters Assistance Fund and Firefighters Burn Fund....More
By Harold A. Schaitberger -- While researchers at MSU might think and hope that fire and police consolidation could be the next big thing in public safety, the concept is in fact old, tired and dangerous....More
By Martha Ellis -- Common-sense legislation governing the use of fireworks seems to be in direct conflict with municipalities that are looking for promises of large revenue streams and hefty sales tax projections....More
Each fire department is encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activity during Safety and Health Week and focus on safety and health training and education, allowing each shift and personnel to participate. To support these efforts, the NVFC is offering a series of webinars on emotional and health-related topics....More