Convert to Lifetime Membership & Receive Paul Combs T-Shirt
The new Paul Combs t-shirt, unveiled at FDIC, and featuring the Toxic Twins, was a tremendous success. With a limited quantity of t-shirts still available, the Coalition will offer current members the opportunity to convert to a lifetime membership for only $20.00 and – receive a free t-shirt! Quantities are limited so don’t wait. This [...]
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Sacramento Shares Overhaul Policy
Barb Brenner, Loss Prevention Manager, Sacramento Fire Department , shared this Overhaul Policy with the Coalition. “Research continues to conclude that SCBA is the best available technology for respiratory protection in the post-extinguishment environment. Due to the limitations of working in SCBA for extended periods, it is necessary to modify work practices to achieve effective respiratory protection for firefighters. Sacramento [...]
Read more ›Positive Change in Portsmouth, VA
BC Jim Hoffler reports Portsmouth has made significant life-saving changes for its department. One of the first departments in eastern Virginia to deploy HCN meters and Cyanokits! Read his report .
Read more ›HCN 67 ppm and CO 442 – Carpet Pad
Live burns were held following the Tarrant County College Smoke Symposium. According to Capt. Jason Krusen who led the practical, the readings on the carpet and padding were 67 HCN and 442 CO. The overhaul burn threw the CO meter into stel mode with a reading of 1332ppm. View the video.
Read more ›Acceptable HCN Exposure Limits
The Coalition has received several inquiries about acceptable exposure limits. “I am trying to get a consensus of what the rest of the country is using for acceptable levels of exposure for firefighters across the nation (SOP, SOG, etc.) I know what the PEL, STEL, and IDLH are, but from the research I have conducted [...]
Read more ›Out of Air and Aftermath
Out of Air and Aftermath are now available for viewing and download. In addition, the powerpoint utilized by the instructors to launch both programs is also availlable for download. It is with great sadness that we’ve lost two firefighters to smoke inhalation in less than 60 days. Out of Air is critical training that departments must embrace. It is air and [...]
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