Monthly Archives: October 2008

October 30, 2008

Headlines from the EMR-ISAC October 30 Infogram: Election Day Preparedness, National Gang Intelligence Center, DHS Standards Adoption, Private Sector Resource Awards
Tags: safety, fire hood, carbon monoxide, fire safety, fire extinguisher
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October 16, 2008
Electrical Apparatus - Fire extinguisher training system off to a blazing start
October 23, 2008
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An Interesting Development in Fire Service Technology

Every once in awhile you see something that will truly make a difference in the way the fire service operates. 15 years ago it was Thermal Imaging Cameras; today it is a new design in Self contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Take a look at this interesting story by following the link: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/publish/video/727364/new_air_pack_could_save_lives_10_22_08
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Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review Pilot Course Scheduled at NFA

The National Fire Academy (NFA) is recruiting students and instructor candidates to attend an on-campus pilot class for this new six-day off-campus or State enfranchised course.
Original post by U.S. Fire Administration Press Releases and software by Elliott Back

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Crossville, AL

Adam Cody Renfroe of the Crossville Fire Deaprtment in Crossville, AL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-10-29 00:00:00.0.
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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2009 Senior Executives in State and Local Government Fellowship Program

Application procedures have been announced for the 2009 Harvard program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. This three-week program provides training that helps fire executives assess the tasks they face in managing today's results-driven government agencies.
Tags: fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, fire safety, smoke detector, fire hood
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Wireless Smoke Alarms

ecomeau asked:

A demonstration of the operation of wireless smoke alarms.Mariel R. Goodlow

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives

KevinAllTerrain asked:

Smoke alarms are essential in providing an early warning in the event of a fire. Experts report that you and your family may cut your risk of dying in a home fire in half simply by having a smoke alarm in your home. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) offers tips on where to install smoke [...]

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Fire Extinguisher Training : Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher Uses

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Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are used to extinguish flammable and combustible liquid fires (Class B fires) and energized electrical fires (Class C fires). Get tips for using carbon dioxide fire extinguishers in this free video on fire extinguisher training.Powered By Yahoo Answers

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October 23, 2008

Headlines from the EMR-ISAC October 23 Infogram: Freight Terminal Issue, Apparatus Standard Revised, Wildfire Information Portal, Credits for NFA Courses
Tags: fire extinguisher, fire safety, smoke detector, carbon monoxide, fire hood
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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Free Smoke Alarms - Lufkin Texas

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Free smoke alarms for the needy and elderly in Lufkin Texas.Ray-bel

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