Fire Drone | Also can be used for helping fire departments
Fire Drone – A modern fire extinguisher Drones are becoming more and more popular for a variety of different uses. Drones are being used for filmmaking, industrial spying, mapping out…
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Fire Hydrant Color Code: What Do Hydrant Colors Mean?
Fire Hydrant and their color codes In large US cities, fire hydrants may be arranged in a grid pattern with most streets. Access a water main at least 6 inches…
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What firefighters need to know about AFFF Foam
Introduction of AFFF Foam The use of AFFFs (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) in firefighting can have a number of negative effects on firefighters. Including exposure to toxic chemicals such as PFAS….
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5 fire engine pump operator mistakes
FIRST 10 MINUTES OF ANY FIRE To become a motor pump operator (MPO) (fire engine pump operator) nobody is busier than the MPO in the first 10 minutes of any…
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Check list of PPE firefighter: What to wear for safety and comfort
PPE FIREFIGHTER When you hear the term PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), your first thought is probably your structural PPE. Many firefighters consider their structural PPE their only Protection. It must…
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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…
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People first or water first?
Water first or people first? A critical question for the first-arriving crewmember People first or water first? This is a crucial issue for the crew member who is first to…
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How to put out a grease fire and cooking oil fire
The Dangers of Grease Fires and How They Occur Cooking causes over 165,000 home structure fires annually and is considered the number one cause of home fires, injuries, and casualties….
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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…
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