Pacific Coast Safety and Training

This week's Report of the Week is one of twelve on our site that describes the hazards of exploding lift struts.

Today, first-responding firefighters are being asked to take life-saving action at suspected bomb incidents. Vincent Dunn reviews some scenarios you may encounter and things to consider on such a response.

David Pelczarski has joined Eagle Compressors, Inc. as Marketing Specialist.

A recent independent survey of fire chiefs conducted by Opinion Research Corporation find most departments use mutual aid for additional personnel and nearly one in six departments have trouble with water access.

Champion Rescue Tools, the leader in next-generation, hydraulic rescue tools able to access the passenger compartments of the safest, 5-star crash rated vehicles, announces the appointment of Carl Haddon as Extrication Training Director.

Champion Rescue Tools is proud to announce a new line of accessories for their best-selling BEAST Multi Tool.

Champion Rescue Tools, manufacturer of industry leading hydraulic rescue tools recently held the "Pull the Pins and Win" Contest at the annual Fire Rescue International (FRI 2007) Show in Atlanta.

Using the information gleaned from the photo in this week's drill, determine your size-up and initial incident plan functions based on your knowledge of building construction and fire behavior.