Part 4 of Stopping Unsafe Practices in the Fire Service.
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Fire Corner
The Fire Corner – by Larry Cox
Safe Practices During Overhaul
The Fire Corner
1. Observe safe practices during overhaul \ a. Use SCBA and PPC until it has been determined that it is safe to remove them \ b. Have adequate lighting in the work area to prevent injury \ c. Have a charged hoselines in place in case fire is located \ d. If there is...
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Fire Attack
Part 3 of Stopping Unsafe Practices in the Fire Service.
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Specific Corrective Actions
Part 2 of Stopping Unsafe Practices in the Fire Service.
We continue our discussion on stopping unsafe acts by firefighters.
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The Fire Corner
A. Fire Attack\ \ 1-Coordinate ventilation with fire attack to reduce the heat level, provide a means for steam to escape, and prevent uncontrolled fire spread.\ 2-Establish and maintain a water supply that is adequate for the fire flow requirements or reduce the level of fire attack so that it is within the supply...
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Stopping Unsafe Practices in the Fire Service
All firefighters have the right to stop any unsafe practices they observe. It is a moral duty to stop unsafe practices.
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The Fire Corner
We continue our discussion on stopping unsafe acts by firefighters.\ \ SPECIFIC CORRECTIVE ACTIONS \ \ A. Personal Health and Wellness\ \ 1. Stay informed about job-related health issues\ \ 2. Follow recommendations for vaccinations\ \ 3. Use precautions to avoid exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)\ \ 4.Learn proper lifting techniques to...
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The Fire Corner with Chief Larry Cox
STOPPING UNSAFE PRACTICES In the Fire Service\ PART 1 \ \ All firefighters have the right to stop any unsafe practices they observe. It is a moral duty to stop unsafe practices. \ If we are to reduce the number of deaths and injuries to firefighters, we must all take a positive step to...
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