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Welcome to the "Fire/Firefighter Articles" section of the Carolina Fire Rescue EMS Journal website: We want to provide you with timely online information and breaking news that best equips you to meet today's emergency challenges. Among our firefighting articles, you will find the latest in firefighter technology, firefighter training, leadership development and the newest products and services presented in an "Act Now" user friendly format. We want to be your best online source for the fire and rescue information, resources and reviews you need.

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CarolinaFireJournal - CarolinaFireJournal -  -  I had the opportunity to attend FDIC this year and was also at the Myrtle Beach Fire Show as well. This gave me the chance to look at more equipment to bring back for evaluation. Several manufacturers have released new equipment or have improved on ...
Delorme’s new system

David Pease | 08/01/2012

I had the opportunity to attend FDIC this year and was also at the Myrtle Beach Fire Show as well. This gave me the chance to look at more equipment to bring back for evaluation. Several manufacturers have released new equipment or have improved on their existing equipment. TecGen has a technical rescue/wildland PPE that looks pretty awesome, Rescue Jack has come up with a flipjack as well as the new Super X strut system for heavy vehicle rescue, structural collapse and trench rescue. I also looked at a new USAR helmet and hard wire communications system. These are just some of the things I will be looking at this year, so stay tuned. For th... Read More...

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CarolinaFireJournal - CarolinaFireJournal -  -  Our mission at Fire Service Plus, Inc. is committed to saving lives, property and protecting the environment by manufacturing the most environmentally friendly firefighting agents in the world employing green agent technology.
Going Green and Extinguishing Fires

Fire Service Plus, Inc. | 04/29/2011

Our mission at Fire Service Plus, Inc. is committed to saving lives, property and protecting the environment by manufacturing the most environmentally friendly firefighting agents in the world employing green agent technology. Read More...

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CarolinaFireJournal - CarolinaFireJournal -  -  The SpillKleen ® Chemical Spill Kit, is a convenient laboratory spill kit with everything the emergency responder, EH&S professional, or employee who routinely uses chemicals, needs to neutralize, absorb, and render safe most small, routine chemical...
Be Chemical Spill Ready

SpillKleen® | 04/29/2011

The SpillKleen ® Chemical Spill Kit, is a convenient laboratory spill kit with everything the emergency responder, EH&S professional, or employee who routinely uses chemicals, needs to neutralize, absorb, and render safe most small, routine chemical spills, including acids, bases, mercury spills, and spills with explosive vapors. Read More...

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CarolinaFireJournal - CarolinaFireJournal -  -  ClearCollar ™ allows first responders, doctors and nurses in the field to assess injuries without removing the cervical collar, reducing the risk of undetected injuries. Post-trauma, changes in the neck may be a primary indicator of thoracic injury ...
Less Risk = Less Liability

Clear Collar | 04/29/2011

ClearCollar ™ allows first responders, doctors and nurses in the field to assess injuries without removing the cervical collar, reducing the risk of undetected injuries. Post-trauma, changes in the neck may be a primary indicator of thoracic injury and can develop into life threatening conditions. Read More...

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Issue 27.4 | Spring 2013

Keeping First Responders Safe
Ideas to improve safety on the job, leadership, serving our community and keeping the desire to serve others...
 





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