Category: Health & Safety
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9/11 21st anniversary 2022 NYC
This year marks 21 years since the terrorist attack on the U.S. On 9/11 21st anniversary of 2022 is possibly celebrated in Newyork City. September 11 is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Americans are encouraged to volunteer in their communities on this day in honor of the victims and first…
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The Animal Rescue by the Rescue 1122
The Animal Rescue Operations and the Role of the Rescue 1122 The animal rescue team at Rescue 1122 and the high-altitude animal rescue team of Alpine Swat have joined hands to rescue a recuperating black bear. Yesterday, a black bear trapped in an old mining building, in the mountainous area of KPK. A car hit…
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Fire safety on construction sites: What firefighters need to know
May not yet install and functioning Sprinkler systems, smoke detection, and fire alarms. Rarely don’t hear about significant fires in buildings under construction, renovation, or demolition for more than a week. These incidents are more common than we realize. There have been several fires in recent months in Idaho’s commercial buildings, as well as in…
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Why so many firefighters don’t become paramedics?
Within fire-based EMS systems everywhere, the number of firefighter paramedics is dwindling. Fire departments are trying to fill the vacancies by recruiting new paramedics. Campaigns for recruitment that promise great rewards, sign-on bonuses, and assured shifts away ambulances are loading Facebook feeds. Ten years ago, when jobs in the fire service weren’t plentiful, efforts such…
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Few things to know before buying a rotary saw
What is a Rotary SAW? A Rotary saw is an electrical machine that we use in different industries to cut, shape, and finish wood, metal, plastic, and other materials. The rotary SAW most of the time we use in rescue operations when people are trapped in confined spaces. The user used this to cut the…
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Different Types of Ladders
Ladder used in rescue operations A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of steps, usually made of wood, metal, or plastic. They are used to access a higher level that is otherwise unreachable. Ladders are used in rescue operations as well. In these operations, ladders are used to provide access to the victim who…
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How to put out an electrical fire in six steps
Electrical Fire An electrical fire can be a hazardous situation. If you are not careful, it can spread and cause severe damage to your home and property. However, there are a few things that you can do to put out an electrical fire before it gets out of control. Electrical fires are a common occurrence…
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It’s water rescue season: Are you prepared?
What is water rescue season? Water rescue season begins in April and goes through September. Are you ready for the inevitable flood? Central Texas is seeing the effects of a hot summer. The average for July was over a hundred. Now that fall is on the way. There is a lot of rain. More rain…
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Flashover: Know when it’s time to get out
What is Flashover? A flashover is a sudden, usually explosive, and short-lived increase in temperature that occurs when something catches fire. It happens quickly in small spaces, often within only a few moments. Flashover can be caused by one source of ignition or by many. In most cases, flashover burns do not spread beyond the…
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Recruiting female firefighters: Closing the gender gap
Female Firefighters There has been a nationwide shortage of women in the firefighting profession. This is because women have traditionally not chosen careers in public service, or have not pursued firefighting once they became mothers. But recruitment of women has been increasing recently. There are many reasons why this is the case, but it is…