Friday, March 12, 2010
Decision trees can give firm roots to rescue policies
By Kevin Klein
In a world where resources are finite, our ability to provide rescue services is limited by the number and types of resources we commit to other functions,...
A few good rescue technicians
Tech. Sgt. Steven J. Foster and Capt. Derek R. Ferland
Instructors at the armed forces' fire/rescue academy found that the new nfpa 1006 standard and some Canadian colleagues were both very helpful in developing...
Self-rescue descent device
FIRE CHIEF STAFF
Constructed from non-corrosive materials, the Rollgliss[R] portable descent device has attached support slings for easy donning. A hand lever provides...
Robo-rescuers increase disaster victims' chances
Douglas Page
Reaching the injured in time in desperate circumstances such as earthquakes or terrorist bombings is often unlikely. In the future, however, automation...
Workshop highlights technology in rescue
Colin Campbell
"Wolf ears" that help locate victims buried beneath rubble, remote-controlled helicopters that help inspect damage in inaccessible terrain and computer...
Checking USAR team vital signs
Geoff Williams
At a building collapse or other heavy-rescue incident, having a way to monitor the ongoing effectiveness and safety of rescue teams is potentially crucial...
Rapids learners
Larry Collins
After recognizing and assessing the conventional and unconventional swiftwater and flood rescue hazards in your community, it's time to develop a strategic...
The unusual suspects
Larry Collins
When you hear the word "unconventional" used to describe swiftwater and flood hazards, you might think that they're rare enough not to worry about. Unfortunately,...
Options to the rescue
Chris Cavette
The heavy rescue truck is rapidly gaining popularity in fire departments across the country. Once considered a specialized apparatus found only in a few...
Call for swiftwater rescue award nominees
FIRE CHIEF STAFF
The Swiftwater Rescue Committee of the National Association for Search and Rescue is seeking nominations for the 2000 Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards.The...
New device may fight tunnel fires by remote control
Douglas Page
The complexities of fighting fires in rail and road tunnels has been amply demonstrated in disasters like the 1996 Chunnel and 1999 Mont Blanc fires....
A need to get technical
Michael Della Rocco and Jeanne Mesick
Every fire chief has heard the expression, "Failure to plan is planning to fail." The statement is poignant in its simple truth, but how do we plan for...
Training programs now available for rescuers
FIRE CHIEF STAFF
The National Audiovisual Center at the National Technical Information Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce offers more than 9,000 titles covering...
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