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Decades ago I assisted in fighting a brush fire that encompassed over twelve square miles. It burned for almost three...
caregiver222Oct 30, 2010
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This is image of the kind of a fire that can be effectively contained with two Indian pumps, a few refills, and a sec...
A fire swatter is a common effective tool for fighting brush fires. They are a large flexible "swatter" attached to a...
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Indian pumps have been around for decades and are used in every fire department in the United States. New, they ron f...
Breaking the driver's or passenger side window is the quickest method to gain entry to a vehicle in an emergency. Ame...
caregiver222Oct 28, 2010
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Paramedic seven-inch stainless steel utility (or trauma) shears make a valuable addition to every emergency first aid...
Vehicles, equipment and aircraft may be easily removed from a flooded area through the use of flotation gear specifi...
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In the even of a true fuel shortage you can expect your gas tank to be siphoned during the night. This happened durin...
caregiver222Oct 18, 2010
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This is an accessory to permit crossing of small gaps in a highway, to traverse mud, or small obstacles. Or to assist...
When purchasing a knife, obtain a rigid knife sheath, either of Kydex(tm) or nylon. There is nothing that makes me mo...
caregiver222Oct 17, 2010
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Military flashlights have a "clip" to attach to your belt or web gear and the head is at a ninety-degree angle to the...
The ability to see at night may mean the difference between life and death.
The human eye has two types of cells i...
The first rule is to let someone know exactly where you are and how long you expect to be there. Think of this as "fi...
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The first thing to do it to always read the safety card instructions and pay close attention to the briefing by the a...
Oil in an emergency generator must be changed regularly, regardless of hours on the "clock".
This means that if yo...
A duty roster is a written organized method of equitably assigning tasks and ensuring that everything that needs to g...
caregiver222Aug 24, 2010
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Keeping your feet dry and healthly are a priority.
In business and life we tend to flavor colored socks. Nice for ...
caregiver222Aug 23, 2010
caregiver222Aug 16, 2010
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After an evacuation during an emergency food supplies are often given out. The sure way to precipitate a fight betwee...
We are all used to regular garbage pick-ups.
There are many situations short of a nuclear attack when routine garb...
MACE or chemical spray should never, ever, be brought on board a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.
Again and agai...
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