This is not the first time I have written about “limitations” of our emergency response equipment, but this is one I just learned first hand. Let me be CLEAR HERE… ALL equipment and gear we use has limitations so this is not any type of slam against any manufacturer – in fact the piece of…...
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This is a neat and very helpful tool for those of you needing to get your compressed gas cylinders “hydro’ed”. Using Google Maps, all one has to do is type in their zip code and the map will provide locations within a 15, 25, and 50 mile radius of those companies that can either perform…...
SCBA Cylinder Retester Locations (PHMSA) Read More »
Firefighter Injury Project Investigation Report FIP Investigation #2 Three Firefighters Injured While Recharging A Pressurized Water Fire Extinguisher To: Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health From: Firefighter Injury Project (FIP), New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Subject: Three Firefighters Injured While Recharging A Pressurized Water Fire Extinguisher, Firefighter Injury Investigation…...
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The owner or operator of a Brewery, which uses anhydrous ammonia, as a refrigerant at the facility had a reportable release of ammonia on October 12, 2011 at or about 2:19 a.m. Approximately 664 pounds of anhydrous ammonia spilled, leaked, pumped, emitted, discharged, or escaped into tbe ambient air and/or air from the facility. Company…...
EPA EPCRA citations @ Brewery (NH3 and $20K) Read More »
NFPA 1851 – Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2014 Edition; Reference: 8.1.4, F.I. No. 1851-14-01 Background: I’ve been recently made aware of a situation where structural fire fighting PPE were repaired with materials that were previously used and not in new condition…. Membership Required You must be...
Can FF Turn-Out Gear be repaired with “used” materials from other gear (NFPA Interp) Read More »
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NFPA BLEVE Training Video (Full 20 Minutes) Read More »
When purchased or returned from servicing Emergency Escape Breath Devices (EEBD)/Emergency Life Support Apparatus (ELSA) will have a small removable label viewable through a window on the bag that states “QUICK-FIRE NOT PRIMED ANTI-TAMPER DEVICE AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE.” The unit is not ready. Once delivered a technician or competent employee should have opened the…...
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Storage Practices: Controlled Atmosphere Storage (USFA) Read More »
Class II standpipe hose systems are found in a variety of properties/facilities where occupants may be expected or may be able to provide suppression operations early in a fire. Unfortunately, this equipment often is subject to tampering by curious individuals or vandals, which then may affect its functionality. In the illustration, the 1 1/2-inch (38-millimeter)…...
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SAFER Systems has announced the debut of SAFER Mobile ResponseTM. SAFER Mobile is a smartphone and tablet supported application that integrates the trusted 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2012) with the power of Google Maps™, Google Traffic™, and live weather updates and forecasting. The app puts crucial data at the fingertips of first responders and emergency…...
OSHA invites interested parties to participate in an informal stakeholder meeting on emergency response and preparedness. OSHA plans to use the information obtained at the stakeholder meeting as it considers the development of a proposed standard for emergency response and preparedness…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...
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Back in the days of my firefighting/HAZMAT we used to drill like this on a regular basis. We would even do it in a dark room if we could not smoke the room. Rescue, and proper application of a B Kit on a One-Ton Cylinder is just over 1:30 is a sign these guys have…...
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