Thursday, August 28, 2008
Rescue
W.V. Firefighters Review Rescue Skills
Marion County Fire Chief's Association held second annual fire rescue school for more than 100 firefighters in West Virginia....
Tip the Balance
By James Kearney
Without cribbing, spreader tips have little area in contact with ground, which causes instability. Plan for this before a rescue attempt. ...
Workshop Compares Technologies
The Workshop on Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking for Emergency Responders will test four solutions for precisely locating first responders inside buildings....
Call from the Wild
By Harry Paviour
Zoos and farms mean large-animal rescue. The U.K. Fire Services can help get you ready. ...
Unfriendly Skies
By Nancy Gier
This Illinois department gears up for the challenge of small airport protection with potential for big problems. ...
Otis Ready
By Brett Kilgore
As elevator technology advances, officers must ensure rescuers have a specific knowledge base. ...
FRI Exhibitor Preview
A sample of the products and services FIRE CHIEF advertisers will display in Denver, Aug. 14–16. Visit FIRE CHIEF at Booth 3021...
Middle can be Just Right
By Chris Cavette
If your department needs a rescue that is not too large and not too small, picking one in between can be your best choice. ...
Out from Under
By Carrie Cleaveland
A South Carolina volunteer company learns valuable lessons after rescuing a child from under an overturned mobile home. ...
Geospatial Intelligence aid in Midwest Flood Response
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support flood response efforts in the Midwest....
CMC Rescue on Travel Channel
CMC Rescue's founder and president Jim Frank will appear on John Ratzenberger's show, "Made in America," on the Travel Channel on Wednesday, June 25, at 11:30 p.m. EST. ...
DuPont Funds Rebuilding in Kansas
DuPont will partner with customers and make an initial donation of more than 30 innovative products and services worth nearly $750,000 to help rebuild homes and businesses in tornado-ravaged Greensburg, Kan. ...
FDIC Exhibitor Roundup
By Rick Markley
Each April the Indianapolis Convention Center bursts at the seams with fire and emergency equipment. This year was true to form. ...
Mixing FIRE AND WATER
By Nancy J. Rigg
Volunteer chiefs from around the country talk about building and sustaining water-rescue teams....
Rapid Responsiblity
By Jeffrey Pindelski
An RIT officer often is too burdened during a mayday to handle more tasks. A dedicated operations chief alleviates some problems. ...
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