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  • October 2006

    • October 2006

    Photo by T.J. Healy III
    Firefighters rescue occupants by aerial ladder.
    Safety & Health

    Automatic Fire Alarm Becomes High-Rise Scare

    Oct. 1, 2006
    Before we get to this month's close call, we congratulate California Highway Patrol Commander Captain Gordon Graham on his retirement. Many of you know Gordon as one of the biggest...
    Photo Courtesy of Author
    Images embedded in a training program make the program more effective. This particular image, extracted from a video, can illustrate several topics, including thermal layers, color indicators, supervision of firefighters and structural search and rescue.
    Tech & Comm

    Developing a Thermal Imaging Training Program

    Oct. 1, 2006
    For more than two years, this column has presented numerous training tips to help firefighters use their thermal imagers (Tis) more effectively. Short, practical training exercises...
    Photo by Ron Moore
    Making a two-door Volvo into a three-door was a major task. The base of the B-pillar was so large and so strong that the rescue team worked for an extended period to finally weaken the pillar and sidewall enough to complete the third-door evolution.
    Rescue

    Volvo C-70 Dash Evolutions

    Oct. 1, 2006
    SUBJECT: Volvo C-70 Dash Evolutions TOPIC: Volvo C-70 dash/firewall and three-door evolutions OBJECTIVE: Given images of a 2006 Volvo C-70 automobile, the rescue team shall determine...

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