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    Dec. 1, 2004
    Photo by Robert Burke
    The combination UN four-digit number and the HIN for acetyl chloride
    Robert Burke details one of the fastest-growing areas of hazardous materials transportation.
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Michael L. Smith discusses a recent training session, teaching hazmat awareness, operations and command to members of the 68th Chemical Company assigned to the U.S. Army's 1st...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Photo by Steve McConachie
    An OC pepper spray victim is rinsed with cool water from a garden hose. He will then be directed to dry himself with a clean cloth and report to paramedics for an evaluation.
    Steve McConachie reviews techniques used by the sheriff's department, local firefighters and hazardous materials technicians to provide decontamination training for OC pepper ...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Leslie Mitchell tells of the new solutions in gas detection equipment.
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Photo By Jerry Holly
    Sixty firefighters and 25 pieces of apparatus from five fire departments responded to the early-morning fire.
    Dave Diehl discusses how a serial arsonist can be a real challenge for a medium-sized city and its fire department. Plus the latest "Hot Spots on the Web."
    Dec. 1, 2004
    An alphabetical listing of manufacturers and providers of fire-rescue and EMS apparatus, equipment, supplies and services.
    Dec. 1, 2004
    An alphabetical listing of fire-rescue and EMS apparatus, equipment, supplies and services.
    Dec. 1, 2004
    It's the month after a national election and in Washington that means it's time for wild speculation on who's staying, who's going and who's coming in. It's not as big an upheaval...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. . . .” – Luke...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Paramedics John Moody and Rick Gillespie recently attended the wedding of Sandra Casper. There is nothing unusual about a couple of paramedics attending a wedding. Maybe Sandra...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    This account is provided by a reader. Chief Goldfeder's comments follow: Every vocation has little issues that can add up to create big problems. Unfortunately, in the fire service...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    SUBJECT:Toyota Prius 2004+ model Ignition Key SystemTOPIC:The Smart Entry & Electronic KeyOBJECTIVE:Explain the operating features of a Toyota Smart Entry & Electronic Key system...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) require special consideration involving decontamination. Many responders believe that the standard wet decontamination as...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Since 9/11, questions have been raised about delivery of information and intelligence to the fire service. In May 2002, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Infrastructu...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    Next month, California will become the first state in the nation to adopt a law requiring residential mattresses, box springs and futons manufactured after the New Year and sold...
    Dec. 1, 2004
    A number of fire departments have purchased thermal imagers (TIs) for their hazmat companies or through hazmat-related budgets (read “WMD and Homeland Security grants”). Whether...
    Dec. 1, 2004