Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Training
Only a Matter of Time
Fire departments need to be prepared for incidents that were beyond imagination a few decades ago. Fortunately, training resources are available that will help them know what to do — and how to do it — should their greatest nightmares occur....
Train Local, Act Global
A multinational exercise gives search-and-rescue teams a chance to practice complex technical operations while building relationships and finding confidence....
Practice Makes Perfect
Simulators and props are the key to effective training for optimal performance on the fireground....
Training Wheels
Personnel in the state of Oregon receive hands-on, realistic skid-avoidance training in a safe, controlled environment....
Experience is the Best Teacher
After setting up a cold-water and ice-rescue training program, a small volunteer department discovers that most of what it initially thought was wrong....
Lights, Camera, Action
A Hollywood approach to hazmat training results in a world-class, state-of-the-art facility....
Apparel
Face Pieces Need Far Greater Scrutiny
Recent NIST tests have demonstrated that catastrophic failure of the face piece is a real concern. Fire chiefs, safety officers and firefighters need to be trained on what to look for....
The Importance of Dressing Well
More departments are opting for NFPA-compliant stationwear; meanwhile garments are becoming roomier and more utilitarian....
Chief Uses FIRE Grant to Procure NFPA-Compliant, FR Stationwear
Fayette County used an Assistance of Firefighters Grant award to purchase Workrite’s Nomex stationwear....
FIERO to Host PPE Symposium
The Fire Industry Equipment Research Organization’s second Fire PPE Symposium will be held on May 2–4 in Charlotte, N.C. The biennial event is designed to educate anyone involved with providing personal protective equipment for firefighters and first responders....
Evolution, Not Revolution, in New Helmet Standard
NFPA 1971 committee member Mike McKenna said not to expect radical changes to the standard governing fire helmets....
