The patented system exceeds all established permissible exposure limits set by NIOSH and OSHA, and can be retrofitted to apparatus within 48 hours, according to the manufacturer...More
Four adjustable stickmen are invertible for drying special ops gear upside down; each optional boot tree dries four pairs of boots in 90 minutes; and 12 drying ports quickly dry gloves, helmets and balaclavas....More
De Courcy & Company offers the Invigo line of mattresses, which feature natural latex instead of traditional springs. The latex doesn't develop body impressions, and the lack of springs means no warping and quieter movements....More
The AIRVAC 911 system removes both carcinogenic gasses and particulate. The system activates automatically, and its hose-free design keeps hanging parts off of the apparatus area floor....More
More than 90% of furniture is made with materials known to cause global warming, respiratory problems, breast cancer and even leukemia over extended periods of time. Firefighting presents enough dangers to personnel’s health. So when redesigning a fire station, why not green the interior with toxin-free, sustainable furniture? Here are 10 ideas to consider.
UniMac recently introduced the UW45 and UW65 hardmount washer-extractors, which are designed to handle double the spinning force of commercial units....More
Students in the cabinetmaking program at Monty Tech have been busy since school started making and installing new cabinetry and countertops for the Oak Hill (Mass.) Fire Station....More
FIRE CHIEF Associate Publisher Janet Wilmoth speaks with Andrew "Bud" Bakker of Continental Girbau West, who explains the differences between soft- and rigid-mount washer-extractors. He also explains how to choose the location within your station for laundry equipment....More
In a literature review of the effects of natural lighting on building occupants, researchers found that different wavelengths of light produced by natural lighting are associated with higher productivity, lower absenteeism, positive attitudes and reduced fatigue....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