Sunday, September 7, 2008
Russians Put New Helicopter into Service
Serghey Stelmakovich
The Kamov Corp. has introduced a new multi-purpose, twin-engine helicopter developed according to Russian Ministry for Emergency Management specifications...
Command on the Run
As one of the early proponents of mobile command vehicles for military, police and fire, Larry LaGuardia has seen many changes in the rigs, including...
Web Supports Med Standards
The National Interagency Fire Center has launched a Web site to assist with implementation of the Federal Interagency Wildland Firefighter Medical Qualification...
Strong Backbone
By Charles Werner
Despite the tremendous damage and unfortunate loss of life in the Southeast during this year's hurricane season, the preparedness of area first responders...
Tester's Choice
By Pat West, Senior Editor
Every organization depends on its equipment, but none more than fire departments, where innovation often makes the difference between a rescue and tragedy....
Start Making Sense
By Chris Cavette
As fire departments take on additional roles and provide more services to their communities, they often need to carry a significant amount of additional...
Vehicle-Mounted IR Adds Safety
Jim Houck, Correspondent
A growing number of fire departments are investing in roof-mounted infrared-camera systems to help them arrive at the scene of an emergency quickly and...
Pierce to Build Biowarfare Defense Vehicle
SAFETY NET
By Don Smurthwaite Bureau of Land Management, Billings, Mont.
A firefighter in the field without a functioning radio always adds up to one thing frustration. A non-functioning radio also means higher risk on the...
ESRI Announces Grant Program
Consider the Front-Mount Pump
Chris Cavette, Senior Editor
Don’t overlook the option of a front-mount pump the next time your department specifies apparatus. Although much less common than they once were, front-mounts still offer simple operation, easy access, extra body space for the tank and a few other plusses that may make them right for the job. ...
Big Payoff
By Janet Wilmoth
Hard work and planning mattered more than a roll of the dice when Las Vegas Fire and Rescue purchased a state-of-the-art, multipurpose incident command...
Shop News
The Emergency Vehicle Certification Commission announced two new certification tracks and a new advanced level exam. The new Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician...
Tech Transfer Center Plans Disaster Drill
The National Technology Transfer Center's Emergency Response Technology Program, in collaboration with the National Corrections and Law Enforcement Training...
Lessons Learned Network Shares Best Practices
W. Sean McLaughlin, Special to Fire Chief
Transit Tracker
By Pat West
In the early 1990s, a series of railroad and highway hazmat incidents turned into bigger disasters than they would have if emergency responders had possessed...
USFA Puts Wildland on Web
In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched 2004 Wildland Update, a new Web page to help firefighters and community leaders locate up-to-date...
New Russian Chute Flies High
Serghey Stelmakhovich
Russia's next generation smokejumper parachute system successfully field-tested in April in the Altai mountain range of Siberia. Smokejumpers with the...
Roosevelt Hot Shots Field Test Radios
The Roosevelt Hot Shots, based in Fort Collins, Colo., will field-test Relm Wireless's DPH Project 25 compliant digital radios, according to the company....
Tips for Specifying Tankers
Planning to replace a tanker? Before you complete the specs, make sure you consider all the options to make it as safe and easy to operate as possible. ...
Extreme Heat Means Quick Decon
Researchers from the University at Buffalo claim a new technology can safely and inexpensively clear offices or buildings of airborne biological agents...
NIFC Recalls New Generation of Fire Shelters
The National Interagency Fire Center on April 12 announced the recall of 68,000 previously manufactured new-generation fire shelters for a retrofit to...
Tree Rings Reveal Long-Term Fire Histories
Prehistoric fire records developed from tree rings and from charcoal in lake sediments are being made available free on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
DHS Releases Statement of Requirements for Interoperability
Department of Homeland Security
On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate released a document describing its requirements for interoperable communications systems for police, fire, EMS and other public safety organizations....
Darley Plans to Publish New Pump Catalog
A Staff Report
In May, Darley plans to release a full-color catalog of its entire line of pumps....
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