What to Look For in an EMT Bag

Posted by Bryan on 7/28/2013 to Fire Fighting

As an EMT you know better than anyone else what type of equipment you will need on any given call. Health care issues for the mobile EMT or Paramedic can arise quickly and without warning. This is one of the first lessons learnt in the EMS field.

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Portable Foam Units Assist in Controlling Flames

Posted by Carlos on 7/26/2013 to Fire Equipment

Firefighters know that foam extinguishes flames faster and for a longer period of time than water. That foam is able to cover more area per gallon than water. So it's no wonder that portable foam units are popping up in firehouses across our nation.

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Top Reasons to Own a Pair of Safety Glasses

Posted by Joe on 7/24/2013 to Fire Equipment

Your eyes are two of the most important organs in your body. Unfortunately, they are also two of the most vulnerable. What would cause a mere scratch elsewhere on the body can quickly and completely destroy your eyesight for life. Fortunately, a wide variety of protective safety glasses are available with the sole purpose of keeping your eyes safe from potential harm.

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Why You Should Have a Smoke Detector in You Home

Posted by Melissa on 7/22/2013 to Fire Safety

More than 4000 people are killed every year on the scene of a house fire. In 2010 alone, fire departments responded to over 380,000 house fires. A smoke detector can save your life and your home from being destroyed by a fire and can even help you save money on your homeowner’s insurance.

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Top 5 Signs You Need For Your Business

Posted by Bryan on 7/20/2013 to Fire Safety

Signs in the workplace are very important operating tools. They inform the customer, direct the customer, and keep the customer safe. In some instances, signs are as valuable as having an extra employee out on the floor. A business with proper signage seems a little friendlier and less obtrusive. This friendly well organized feeling will keep customers coming back again and again.

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How to Choose Your Hunting Knife

Posted by Carlos on 7/18/2013 to Fire Equipment

Choosing a hunting knife is an important decision, and the one you choose depends on your hunting style. First you need to think about how you plan to use the knife. If you need it more for a specific task such as field dressing, look for knives that are specifically meant for that purpose. If you need a more generalized knife that can do whatever you need, than an old-fashioned fixed-blade will do the trick.

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Flashlight Highlight: Streamlight

Posted by Joe on 7/16/2013 to Fire Equipment

Strеаmlіght LED flаѕhlіghtѕ аrе mаdе tоugh, dереndаblе, аnd lоng lаѕtіng. Evеrу mаn lоvеѕ hіѕ tооlѕ, аnd wіth hіѕ tооlѕ соmеѕ а lаrgе vаrіеtу оf flаѕhlіghtѕ. Hе hаѕ tо hаvе thе rіght tооl fоr а сеrtаіn јоb аѕ wеll аѕ thе rіght flаѕhlіght. Strеаmlіght оffеrѕ а flаѕhlіght fоr еvеrу јоb nо mаttеr hоw bіg оr ѕmаll. Sоmеtіmеѕ bіg іѕ nоt bеttеr аnd hаvіng оnе flаѕhlіght trу tо dо еvеrу јоb іѕ nоt bеttеr еіthеr.

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How To Choose A Fire Fighting Helmet

Posted by Melissa on 7/12/2013 to Fire Fighting

The decision that a firefighter makes about their helmet is one of the most important decisions that they can make. There are a number of different factors that one should consider when choosing their helmets.

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How to Protect Your Hands With Tactical Gloves

Posted by Bryan on 7/10/2013 to Fire Equipment

Tactical gloves are a necessity for law enforcement officers, from patrol cops to SWAT team members, and for anyone in the field. Deciding which tactical gloves to buy is not an easy task though, and the right pair can vary based on the factors that an officer faces.

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The AED: Be Prepared and Save Lives

Posted by Carlos on 7/8/2013 to Fire Equipment

With the question of whether an AED is needed in your business it is important to know what an AED is. AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. The best comparison for an AED is what many have seen in medical dramas. When the doctor yells “clear” and patient and brought back to life by a quick jolt of electricity. An AED is a handheld device that does exactly that!

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