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Responder
Safety E-News for February 2008 |
Responder Safety provides news and information
to help emergency managers in government and industry improve the
safety, health and operational effectiveness of emergency responders -
fire, police, EMS, hazmat and other services. For more information about
responder safety, facility security and new technology, visit our
Website www.respondersafetyonline.com.
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In This
Issue:
1. DHS
Releases National Response Framework
2. USFA: 2007 Tragic Year
for Firefighters
3. Six Dead
in Massive Sugar Refinery Fire
4. ATF National
Response Team Joins Georgia Refinery Blast Investigation
5. AIHA,
NYCOSH Protest Air Monitoring Bill
6. Disaster
Management is Planet Management
7. Fairfax
County Police Deploy Devices to Enhance Identification Accuracy
1. DHS Releases National Response
Framework
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the release of
the National Response Framework (NRF) to facilitate emergency response
planning by providing guidance to the private sector and federal, state
and local responders in the event of a disaster.
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2. USFA: 2007 Tragic Year for
Firefighters
According to provisional fatality statistics released by the United
States Fire Administration (USFA), 115 on-duty firefighters died in
2007, prompting Fire Administrator Greg Cade to label it "one of the
most tragic years for firefighters in recent memory."
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5. AIHA, NYCOSH Protest Air Monitoring Bill
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) urged New York
City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to reconsider a bill requiring New Yorkers
to obtain a permit from the New York Police Department (NYPD) to buy or
use detectors that warn of a biological, chemical or radiological
attack.
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Take the test and you may win a new 8GB iPod Nano valued at
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Here is a sneak peek at questions 3&4.
3. How often should the blade be changed in a utility knife?
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b) Once per week whether it needs it or not
c) Once per month whether it needs it or not
d) As soon as the resistance to cutting increases
4. What is the best way to dispose of dull utility knife blades?
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b) Drop it in your tool box
c) Place in an approved Blade Disposal Container
d) Leave on the workbench for someone else to deal with
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6. Disaster Management is Planet Management
A new report from Gunnar J. Kuepper, chief of operations for
Emergency & Disaster Management Inc., indicates that poor planet
management will put the earth and its population on a collision course
with increasing numbers of natural and man-made disasters.
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Headsets & Intercom Systems
Sigtronics has been the industry standard of excellence in high
noise
aircraft intercom systems since 1974. The same advanced technology has
been used in the design of the emergency apparatus intercom systems to
insure the highest quality, durability and reliability.
INTERCOMMUNICATION: Each crew members headset is connected to a voice
activated intercom system, providing convenient "hands free"
communication. This feature improves safety by allowing the vehicle
operator to communicate without diverting attention away from traffic
surveillance. In addition, the operator now has an extra set of eyes and
ears to immediately alert him to unseen traffic. Use of the Sigtronics'
intercom also saves precious moments by allowing the officer to brief
the crew in route.
www.sigtronics.com
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No reference source is more comprehensive, reliable, or authoritative.
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checkout.
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RKI Introduces Smart Toxic Single Gas Monitor
Built around RKI's latest smart sensor technology, the SC-01 is
the most versatile personal single toxic gas monitor. Sensors are
interchangeable and automatically recognized by the instrument.
Available for 7 different toxic gases including Ammonia, Chlorine, or
Phosphine. The SC-01's unique sensor extender cable allows for quick
response remote monitoring. www.rkiportables.com
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The ToxiRAE 3 is a full-featured single-gas monitor
that offers
unequaled cost of ownership value. The ToxiRAE 3 is compatible
with the AutoRAE Lite bump and calibration station. www.raesystems.com
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