North American Rescue's tracheostomy kit with bougie introducer gives EMTs a convenient device with a pre-inserted bougie that allows the user to introduce the tube into the trachea. The tube indicates the correct placement prior to insertion.
The chemical plant spilled nearly 250 gallons of acrolein.
The vat reportedly contained liquid chromic acid.
Emergency response closes local intersection nearly half a day.
When the big bell rings it is "all hands on deck" to load up and get underway. We have to remember the most important element, namely communication with John Q. Public.
The ERNEST principle analyzes any rope system by the common reasons that rope rescue systems fail. Particularly, whenever a rope rescue system must rely on two or more anchors to achieve an adequate load support.
EMS responded to an accident scene at your plant. The report states that Jim was injured on Aug. 1 in the power press shop area of ABC Tool, LLC. The accident occurred on a mechanical power press and Jim lost two fingers when he reached into the press to extract a part that had fallen.
The RA5321 and RA5331 are single plunger rams, while the RA5322 and RA5332 offer a plunger on either side of the tool.
Reports that breakdowns aboard two Port of Houston fire boats contributed to the intensification of the 64-hour Intercontinental Terminals fire in March are incorrect, said Port of Houston Fire Chief William Buck.
As industrial firefighters, we need to develop safety officers who are members of our team and understand what makes our work different.
Unfortunately, even the most sophisticated detection and alarm systems have one inherent drawback: no alarm is of any value if no one is around to hear it and respond appropriately.
As a chemical system, firefighting foam consists of three basic parts.
For hazmat training to be absorbed into the brain as both information and hands-on skills it has to be interesting and fun. How do you achieve that?
From the time that some long forgotten firefighter discovered that a hollowed out log fitted with a piston and a restriction at the end could be used to direct a stream of water onto the heart of a fire, firefighters have been involved in the evolution of emergency response tools and equipment.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has developed a series of materials to assist businesses, government offices, and schools in preparing for and responding to an active shooter.