In the wake of the massive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, it’s a good time to review crush syndrome and the basic treatment called for whenever patients are trapped for a length of time. Here’s what EMS providers need to know.
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Crush Syndrome made simple
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to explain the defining characteristics of “special sprinklers.” (PDF, 195 Kb)
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Coffee Break Training: Part 1: Special Sprinklers
Over the past several years, I have seen a certain diminution in the level of fire protection that exists in a number of areas.
John Jeniec from Fairfax (VA) Rescue Engine 433 sent in these pictures of an interesting find he and the crew discovered while operating on scene of an automotive upholstery repair garage fire. The fire building was a single story building (300’ x 50’) containing multiple occupancies constructed with masonry walls and steel bar joist. Undoubtedly. many of our areas have very similar buildings with a wide variety of different types of businesses in them. Another crew member, Joe Tutt found something unique as he opened the roll up door of the Delta exposure (not the fire occupancy.) Look close, the occupancy owner had rigged up a system to haul and suspend a snow blower, storage box (with unknown contents), treadmill, and a sofa above the entryway using 3/8 nylon rope. All four of those heavy items are merely suspended by the rope. We all know what could have happened if the fire had extended into this occupancy. A moderate smoke condition would have obscured this, and would not take much heat to defeat the 3/8 rope and bring this down on one of us. These buildings are just like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna’ get. Keep your eyes open out there!
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Customer service is an essential part of every business, yet it is often overlooked in Fire and EMS. Maybe it is because we are the only “safety business” in the town we serve. Maybe it is because our customers cannot chose which department serves them. Maybe it is because we think saving lives is doing “enough” for our customers. No matter why we think it is OK not to provide good customer service, we are wrong. Our public deserves great customer service in addition to saving their lives and property.
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Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the frequency of periodic hydrostatic testing for portable fire extinguishers. (PDF, 200 Kb)
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Coffee Break Training: Portable Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
Engineer Steven Negedly from Orlando Fire Dept Engine Company 9 sent in these photos of a new locking system he found during a pre-fire plan of a new big box store in his area. This system is called the Positive Lock system. From the outside, the only indication of it presence is the four carriage bolts and the lock cylinder in the middle of the door. Click here to see the supplemental page with the details and more pictures.
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Positive Lock System
By Ross JohnsonBuying a power management system can be a long and arduous task. Endless products offer a wide variety of solutions, so it’s extremely important to clarify your distinct requirements. Asking yourself a number of questions prior to a purchase will help ensure you select a system that meets your individual needs.1. Determine the overall goal of the system This is a critical step in …
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