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Responder
Safety E-News for May 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
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In This
Issue:
1. Should Your
Department Issue Patrol Rifles?
2. Experts
Announce New Stategy for Disaster Preparedness
3. Report Reveals
Company Trends in Developing Emergency Plans
4. Protecting
Underground Infrastructure Through Manhole Security
5. NIST Conducts
High-Rise Fire Experiments
6. USFA, NVFC
Release Volunteer Fire Service Safety and Health Report
5. NIST Conducts High-Rise Fire Experiments
The National Institute of Standards (NIST) conducted experiments in
an abandoned high-rise building on New York City’s Governors Island to
learn how to better control or suppress deadly heat and smoke from
wind-driven fires.
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6. USFA, NVFC Release Volunteer Fire Service
Safety and Health Report
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Volunteer Fire
Council (NVFC) released a report identifying key health and safety
issues affecting volunteer firefighters, including cardiovascular
disease, stress, personal protective equipment (PPE) policies,
department safety measures and vehicle safety issues.
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