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• FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

  Posted: 06 Jan 2007 09:46 AM CST

  FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Piercing Nozzles - How often do you need them?

    Posted: 05 Jan 2007 09:26 PM CST

    AUGUSTUS Fire Tool® introduces its new Series 2000 "Bayonet Style" Piercing Applicators Designed to Safely combat Compartmentalized Fires Using the Indirect Method of Attack. The Series 2000 "Bayonet" Piercing Applicators are designed with a striking plate on their back end allowing them to be driven with a sledgehammer, maul or ax. They also come equipped with a 6.5 ft. 1-1/2" flat hose "WHIP" which has a 1-1/2" NST swivel for connection to a controlling nozzle/bale for ease and flexibility of operation. These high quality tools were designed with the primary objective of SAFETY for FIRE SERVICES PERSONNEL. They are precision machined to .003"from corrosion and rust resistant heavy-duty (Schedule 160) aluminum tubing and 416 stainless steel. The hardened, novel stainless steel piercing tip is easily removed for cleaning, sharpening, or if it ever requires replacement. All AUGUSTUS Fire Tool® products are manufactured in the USA. These tools' novel design will:

    PROVIDE Firefighters with a Safe, Quick and Efficient means of knocking down and extinguishing fires in confined and hard to reach spaces such as: Balloon Walls, Storage Facilities, Frame Construction Voids, Attics, Trailer and Mobile Homes, Hay & Cotton Bales, Stacks of: Waste Paper, Cardboard, Wood Chips, & Peat, Crawl Spaces, Basements, etc. PENETRATE exterior surfaces such as: sheet metals, plywood, sheet rock, cinder blocks, etc. ELIMINATE the need to attempt immediate time consuming, sometimes risky, forcible entry operations while fire burns uncontrolled in a compartmentalized area REDUCE Firefighter's direct exposure to flames, smoke, hazards and harmful gases DISCHARGE extinguishing agents directly into enclosed areas within seconds COMPATIBLE with Foam and other Wetting Agent applications CONNECT to Attack Line Shutoffs by use of a 6.5 ft. 1-1/2" flat hose "WHIP" (supplied with each applicator) with a 1-1/2" NST swivel DELIVER between 120 and 150 GPM at realistic and safe PDP's of 125 to 160 PSI in an effective 40-foot diameter umbrella shaped spray/fogging pattern with minimal nozzle reaction using the novel AUGUSTUS Fire Tool® Piercing Tip design MAXIMIZE the effectiveness and MINIMIZE the amount of extinguishing agent required

    Stock Code Introductory Retail Prices AGT 2003 Three (3) Foot "Bayonet" Piercing Applicator with 6.5 ft. "WHIP" $565.00

  

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• National Preparedness Level 1-National Fire News

  Posted: 05 Jan 2007 09:10 PM CST

  National Preparedness Level 1 (On a scale from 1 to 5) Current hours for the National Fire Information Center are (MST) 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday 208-387-5050

  January 5, 2007 Light fire activity was reported for the week of January 5, 2007. A total of 34 new fires were reported throughout the country. No new large fires were reported or contained. Weather Discussion: Fire potential is expected to increase in southern California today through Monday due to Santa Ana winds along with warmer and drier weather. These winds should diminish late Monday. Tuesday is expected to be cooler with rain predicted for Thursday.

  Weekly Statistics 1/5/07 Number of new large fires 0 States currently reporting large fires: Number of active large fires 0 Acres from active fires 0 Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) fires 0 Number of Wildland Fire Use (WFU) acres 0 Fires contained the week of 1/5/07 0 Year-to-date large fires contained 0 Year-to-date Statistics 2006 (1/1/07 - 1/5/07) Fires: 34 Acres: 44 2006 (1/1/06 - 1/5/06) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 2005 (1/1/05 - 1/5/05) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 2004 (1/1/04 - 1/5/04) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 2003 (1/1/03 - 1/5/03) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 2002 (1/1/02 - 1/5/02) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 2001 (1/1/01 - 1/5/01) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 2000 (1/1/00 - 1/5/00) Fires: N/A Acres: N/A 6-Year Average 2002 - 2007 Fires: 182 Acres: 60,133

  Source: National Interagency Coordination Center Current Wildland Fires Number of fires: 0 Acres: 0 New fires: 0 Fires contained: 0 No current wildland fires at this time Colorado Number of incidents: 1 Acres: 10,240,000 SE Colorado Blizard Response (Colorado Division of Emergency Management): Mullenix's Type 2 Incident Management Team is assisting with blizzard recovery in eight Colorado counties. Infrastructure, buildings, and livestock are threatened. Evacuations are currently in progress.

  
  
  
  

  This report will be updated on Fridays while fire activity continues. For another source of daily national wildland fire information see the National Interagency Coordination Center.

  Additional wildland fire-related information is available from the following sites:

  Wildland Fire Maps (NIFC) Wildland Fire Statistics (NIFC) Fire Weather from the National Weather Service The Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) map provides links to all GACCS for regional fire information. National Incident Management Situation Report provides daily updates on large fires reported to the National Interagency Coordination Center. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website Florida Department of Forestry website

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  Posted: 05 Jan 2007 08:06 PM CST

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• FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

  Posted: 05 Jan 2007 10:16 AM CST

  FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

  • Fire Blanket--Rapid Response EMS PyroBlanket

    Posted: 04 Jan 2007 11:06 PM CST

    Now You Can Fight Fire...
    With Fabric.
    PyroBlanket

    
    
    Anywhere fire threatens to destroy property, lives, or dreams - PyroBlanket™ has you covered. In the kitchen or in harm's way, the foe that is fire has met its match. Now, at last, a patented high tech fabric that will not burn...that blocks extreme heat and flame...and that provides potential burn victims a new chance for safe rescue or escape.
    
    Next-generation fire blanket keeps body heat in, searing heat out! The Rapid Response fire blanket is designed for professional rescue teams and first responders. Soft and lightweight enough for a baby to sleep under, tough enough to snuff out a flame. Perfect for police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and life flight helicopters.
    
    $104.99 - 144.99
    
    
    
    Editors note: Maybe a little pricey to toss in the truck then again not!
    When you need it priceless!
    
    
    
    
    Full Product Info
    Features and Specifications:
    
    * The PyroBlanket is essential equipment for crash, extrication, fire and other incidents
    * PyroBlankets provide true flame resistance, heat-blocking burn protection and superior tear resistance based on N.F.P.A. test methods used in certifying firemen's turnout gear
    * Wrapped around a trapped victim's head and torso, PyroBlankets offer a totally new level of protection against open flame, shattered glass particles, sharp metal edges, and even incidental extrication tool contact
    * In a fire emergency, the PyroBlanket provides thermal and shock/trauma protection by keeping victim's body heat in and searing heat out
    * Made from a special patented blend of high-performance fibers
    * Thoroughly tested to N.F.P.A. standards
    * Lab testing and field use have proven that the PyroBlanket can be counted on to protect victims facing open flame or high-heat environments
    * Soft and light, yet durable and tear-resistant
    * Grommeted for use as a stretcher in emergency situations
    * Bloodborne pathogen-resistant
    * Machine washable
    * Reusable
    * Shake off or vaccuum away glass or debris – they won't snag on PyroBlanket's unique surface
    * Fabric blend will not emit toxic fumes when exposed to flames
    * Extinguishes flames by depriving them of oxygen
    * Allows hot vapors to escape through the breathable fabric
    * Fire may discolor the fabric, but the PyroBlanket will not burn
    * Blanket measures 75"L x 57"W
    * Weight: 2 lbs.
    * Available with or without storage bag
    
    

    View the videos that tell its incredible story. It's truly a product whose time has come.

    PyroBlanket™-Waubridge Specialty Fabrics product.

    
    

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Latest Update - Major Break in Killing of NFL Star

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Major Break in Killing of NFL Star Cops in Denver may have gotten a major break in the case involving the shooting death of Denver Broncos star Darrent Williams. Police say they have found an SUV that matches the description and the license plates of a car connected to Darrent's murder. >>The Full Story Last updated: January 04 2007

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Pelosi, most politically powerful woman in U.S. history

Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the U.S. House on Thursday, thus becoming the most politically powerful woman in U.S. history.

"This is an historic moment, for the Congress, and for the women of this country," Pelosi, 66, noted in her sworn-in remarks on the 1st day of the 110th Congress.

"It is a moment for which we have waited more than 200 years. Never losing faith, we waited through the many years of struggle to achieve our rights," she reminded fellow members of the House.

As a result of the Democrats' victory in the midterm elections of last November, Pelosi was nominated by her party to be the House Speaker in December.

She is also the first Californian or Italian American to hold the post of the House Speaker.

The new post puts Pelosi second in line of the presidential succession, after Vice President Dick Cheney.

Housewife-turned-politician

Even Pelosi's Republican competitor, John Boehner, acknowledged the historical significance of her election.

"It's an historic day for the House. And I think all Americans ought to be proud of the fact that Nancy Pelosi will, in fact, be the first woman speaker of the United States House of Representatives," he said.

An Italian American, Pelosi grew up in an environment closely related to politics.

Her father was a member of the House when she was born on March 26, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland.

When she was seven, her father won the first of three terms as mayor of Baltimore.

However, Pelosi's political career started rather late and she had been a housewife for many years.

In 1969, Pelosi, after graduation from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., moved to San Francisco with her husband.

She only became active in party politics in late 1970s and was elected to a four-year term as California Democratic Party chair in 1981.

Pelosi first ran for and was elected to Congress in 1987.

She moved into the Democratic House leadership in October 2001 when she was selected minority whip, the party's No. 2 post.

In November 2002, after Democrats were defeated in their attempt to regain control of the House from the Republicans, then- Minority Leader Dick Gephardt stepped aside and Pelosi was chosen as the top Democrat in the House.

"No idea how tough she is"

Former congressman John Burton, one of Pelosi's political mentor, said political opponents will make a mistake thinking that because the new speaker is a woman they can steamroll over her.

"People think she's tough. They have no idea how tough she is," Burton said.

U.S. political analysts said Pelosi has a reputation of standing firm for "liberal cause", working notoriously hard, and is a highly successful fundraiser.

Pelosi is a fund-raising legend, having raised almost 100 million U.S. dollars for Democratic candidates since becoming House Democratic leader in 2002.

She holds humanitarian stances in many areas, including embryonic stem cell research, pro-choice views, minimum wage, Social Security, gay rights and public health policies.

In 2002, Pelosi voted against the Iraq War, and remains a vocal critic of the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

In late 2005, she announced her support of Rep. John Murtha's proposal for U.S. troops to immediately withdraw from Iraq.

Analysts said Pelosi's tough style and anti-war views suggest she could be at odds with President George W. Bush on many issues.

Source: Xinhua