| Fire Breathing Apparatus News & Articles |
|
In early May of 2012, FireRescue1 conducted a survey on firefighter ’s use of Personal Protective Equipment. We have posted the results to the survey below. They represent a ...
|
|
By Tim Omarzu The Chattanooga Times Free Press LaFAYETTE, Ga. — Walker County firefighters soon should have a weight taken off their shoulders. That's because ...
|
|
We live in a world dominated by electronics-based technology. In fact, many of us have become obsessed with any new gadget that offers us greater capability to do our jobs and ...
|
|
I lost my dad, who was not a firefighter, to cancer 20 years ago. Since then, I've known too many of our brother and sister firefighters who have had to go through the same ...
|
|
In the first part of this article, we outlined how standards on personal protective equipment establish minimum levels of performance that are intended to reflect firefighter ...
|
|
Paramedics in a broken-down ambulance surrounded by gunfire wait an hour for a tow truck, a fire truck fords through floodwaters, and cars slide and crash during a snowstorm in ...
|
|
We've seen a lot of negative stories about SCBA lately, so it's nice to see a positive example of where technology might be able to take us in the future.Without question, the ...
|
|
I know we're all thinking of the Tulsa Fire Department and wishing FF O'Neal a speedy recovery after his harrowing experience.This isn't the first, nor will it be the last, time ...
|
|
Firefighter James O'Neal was nearly killed but brought back to life at scene of arson fire, will be in hospital for several more days ...
|
|
Whenever we arrive at a working fire, time is running against us in terms of executing an interior attack and achieving a quick and effective knockdown of the fire. Certain delays ...
|
|
MONROE, N.C. — A new SCBA cylinder designed to be lighter and smaller than previous cylinders was debuted at Fire-Rescue International in Atlanta. The 5500 (5.5) psi ...
|
|
The interoperability of the various elements of the structural ensemble and how the various elements perform together is an issue within the fire service. ...
|
|
In order to understand proper SCBA use, a department should have clear guidelines and an understanding of an IDHL atmosphere ...
|
|
In designing their new PSS 5000 SCBA, Dräger Safety Inc. had several goals in mind: they wanted to increase the safety of the product, they wanted to simplify the cleaning and ...
|
|
FireRescue1 is focusing on news and information about Fire Breathing Apparatus throughout the month of May, 2011. Check out some of these great breathing ...
|
|
INDIANAPOLIS — Firefighters using a new bracket system can swiftly ensure that their SCBA is securely in place when they board an apparatus to go out on a call.The ...
|
|
By Ed Stannard The New Haven RegisterWEST HAVEN, Conn. — The West Haven Fire Department has been awarded $236,925 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for new safety ...
|
|
Firefighter John B. Glaser died May 22 last year inside a burning home when he removed his SCBA to clear vomit from the equipment ...
|
|
By FireRescue1 StaffHAMBURG, N.Y. — A 26-year-old New York firefighter died Wednesday night after participating in routine training.The Big Tree Volunteer Firefighter, whose ...
|
|
By Dan McKay The Albuquerque Journal ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque firefighters will get new air tanks and breathing equipment, thanks to federal stimulus money and city ...
|
