March 6, 2009
Tips for Working on Roadways with Apparatus
By: Michael Eckert, Deputy Chief
Introduction
In our last article, we discussed the imminent implications of 23 C.F.R. Part 634 –Worker Visibility, a federal regulation mandated by SAFETEA-LU, the 2005 act that funds US transportation for a five year period. It became effective on November 24, 2008. Hopefully, by now, all [...]
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February 12, 2009
NIOSH Gives Recommendations for Future Fires
Today NIOSH released the fatality investigation report which outlines the facts of the incident and provides recommendations for the Charleston Fire Department as well as other fire departments across the United States.
The report highlights the need for incident command training, systems, accountability, firefighter tactics, protection of fire department equipment and [...]
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