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From: Pete Jones Subject: First Aid Training Instructors/Examiners Wanted Date: October 30, 1999
I run a First aid training company and do a lot of contract work for other
training companies who ask me to cover First aid courses and exams all around
the country the ideal people are fellow Firefighters as the H.S.E only require
assessors and trainers to have a F.A.W certificate and be competent at First
aid.
Pay- £70/day 6.5hrs =£10.76/hr £40/exam 1.5-2 hrs
I am compiling a database around the country if anybody is interested or wants
information please
Email me firstforaid@tesco.net
or
Tel 0121 384 4614
From: John Arrowsmith Subject: information on a conference that was held in Maui, Hawaiie Date: October 20, 1999I am a student studying at the university of central Lancashire and I am looking for information on a conference that was held in Maui, Hawaiie on the 5-9 May 1998. The conference was about fire performance based codes and fire saferty design methods. Countries from all around the world attended this conference. I am writing a dissertation on fire safety in high rise buildings and I have been informed that it will be crucial for me to get hold of the information covered by this conference. I would be very gratefull if anyone could help me with this request
From: name not given Subject: any possible vacancies Date: October 19, 1999I am at present a retained firefighter in the Highlands and Islands fire brigade i am looking for any possible vacancies in the fire service worldwide i would like to hear from anyone who may help. I'd also like to compliment this fine website it is very interesting.
From: David Stow Subject: OCTEL Chemical Plant explosion Date: October 18, 1999Do anyone know where I can find information about the OCTEL Chemical Plant explosion that occurred on 1/2/94. I'm currently a 3rd year at Leeds Uni studying Fire Science and would greatly appreciate any help you could give me. Cheers, David Stow.
From: David Hobson Subject: HND Business Application of Information Technology Date: October 17, 1999I am on my final year of this course and have a final year project due. I would be interested to hear from other Brigades' concerning electronic logging and reporting of complaints, (fields, platforms,spreadsheet or database)
From: Margaret Fuller Subject: Fire Service College Library Date: October 07, 1999We provide an information and library service to all members of UK fire brigades. The Library has a stock of about 60,000 print items, 1000 videos, 100 CD-ROMs and subscribes to over 300 journals. Subject coverage includes: Fire, technology, safety, engineering, operational aspects, disaster management, history of the fire service and management.
From: Bruce Jackson Subject: Silo Information Required Date: October 05, 1999Iam looking for any material on silo construction, rescues, hazards etc for use in lectures etc also does anyone have any idea where any material concerning the Perth silo fatality can be found on the net thanks in anticipation.
From: Paula Ingram Subject: CUSHION WRAP 1207 Date: September 29, 1999FIRE SAFETY ON CONSTRUCTION SITES CODE OF PRACTICE
From: Mike Goldstone Subject: Reflective Fire Service Jackets Date: September 23, 1999I am looking to find a source for reflective rain wear suitable for firefighters engaged in non fire suppression activities, traffic directing and so forth. While I worked as a Full time firefighter in England (9 years ago) I obtained such a coat, mid thigh length, waterproof, dayglo yellow with reflective trim and removavble red panels with 'FIRE' printed in reflective lettering. However, that was a while ago, and now I am residing in the states and a volunteer with a US Fire Dept, and can not find anything close to what I described above. If anyone should know of a UK company that makes such an item please Email me with the company contact info.
From: George Ellis Subject: Help wanted on Hampshire Fire Appliances database. Date: September 21, 1999I am George Ellis an ex retained firefighter with Hampshire Fire Brigade.
From: Frederick H. Tingle Subject: Used equipment wanted. Date: September 21, 1999I am looking to buy used/second hand overhead projector and screen. If you can help please contact me at the above email address.
From: Mervyn Wright Subject: Information required on West Midlands Fire Stations. Date: September 13, 1999Firstly let me introduce myself to you as Mervyn Wright from Australia, I was in the Birmingham Brigade, and I was also stationed at Ettington Road, Aston. I have tried everywhere to find anything on Birmingham Fire Stations, and come up with nothing. If someone can help I would be extremely grateful.
From: Phil de Joux Subject: Mobile Live fire/Breathing apparatus training facilities. Date: September 12, 1999I am trying to find out some information on mobile facilities that can be used to provide realistic "live fire" and Breathing apparatus training to brigades that are remote from centralised facilities. I am aware of some modular systems and some transported by vehicle and would be grateful to hear from anyone who can help me with some information on the subject. I am an Officer with the New Zealand Fire Service and see this research as having a major benefit to volunteer fire brigades in this country.
From: Brent Young Subject: World's Most Amazing Videos Date: September 10, 1999My name is Brent Young and I am a Segment Producer for World's Most Amazing Videos. The show is producered by Nash Entertainment for NBC. We had a very successful first year and look forward to another. I am one of the people who searches the world for video. If there was a fire that was taped, I would be interested in seeing it and paying money to use it on my program. We do not glorify violence, show childeren in peril, and the participants must survive. If anyone has some video or knows where I can find some on fires or anything else amazing, I would like to hear about it. I can be reached by email at
From: Paul Hardiman Subject: Information required on Training Video resellers Date: September 10, 1999I am an Instructor at the International Fire Training Centre, Teesside College. I'm looking for Information with regards to resellers in the UK of fire safety and training videos to an audience of firefighting personnel with various backgrounds. The videos have to cover the aviation, offshore, maritime, Industrial and commerce sectors.
From: Andrew Buttery Subject: Management of Change & Best Value Date: September 10, 1999I am a Station Officer in Staffs Fire & Rescue Service and am carrying out a dissertation for a MSc on the subject of the management of change in the fire service in relation to best value. I would be grateful if anyone who has any thoughts or experience on the approach of fire brigades to this subject could contact me.
From: Graham Rothwell Subject: Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendments) Regulations 1999 Date: September 06, 1999I am working on how the above regulations affect fire service operations and legislative control, anyone else involved with similar work please post links to FIRENET or contact me directly at lancsfire@btinternet.com
From: Robert A. (Bobby) Berliew Subject: Storz couplings query Date: September 01, 1999I would like to exchange information on using LDH with Storz couplings at pressures greater than 200 psi (maximum service test pressure). We have a need, in industry, to supply high volume foam delivery equipment at great distances through LDH with Storz couplings. We are experiencing failures of the couplings, and/or coupling seals, at pressures greater than 200 psi. Has anyone else experienced these types of problems? Has anyone found a workable solution, other than limiting length of hose lays to what can be supplied with 200 psi incoming pressures? I would appreciate any information exchange on this subject. Thank you, Bobby Berliew
From: James Hutchinson Subject: Dateing extinguisher and drawings Date: August 27, 1999My company is currently working on an anti-fogging compound which we had originally intended for use with industrial eye protection. Since we began this project we have received a great deal of interest from a number of government bodies who see the potential of using this product to prevent misting problems with respirator visors. Is respirator visor or other eye protection misting as much of a problem with fire fighters as it seems to be with other professions? I would be grateful for any information on this issue from those who experience difficulties in the field.
From: Alistair Ferguson Subject: Dateing extinguisher and drawings Date: August 21, 1999I attend vintage rallies at weekends and exhibit vintage engines. I picked up two solid brass fire extinguishers that I have renovated and would like to exhibit them on my display. I have the date of one extinguisher and info as follows:-
From: Simon Spence Subject: Fire Safety In HMO's Date: August 8, 1999Hello, My name is Simon and I work for a Housing Association as a Development Project Manager. I am currently completing a BSc in Building Surveying and am writing a dissertation about the Housing (Fire safety in Houses in Multiple Occupation) Order 1997.
From: Mike Vawter(USA) Subject: Used London or other Fire Helmet Date: August 1, 1999Helmet collector from the USA looking to buy used, out of service or just an extra Fire helmet's. I pay with either an International money order or what ever method you choose. Please email with a description including age of helmet, Where it is from, and make and model. Pictures if possible, and price in US dollars. All replies are answered and I hope that someone can put a helmet in my hands. Thanks for reading my ad. Mike
From: Kath Langdale Subject: Fire Cadet Uniform Date sent: Wed, 28 July 1999Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently setting up a Fire Cadet unit and we have come across a stumbling block. The problem is we are having great difficulty in finding black "uniform" trousers. It's the trousers for the girls which seem to be the biggest problem. Could anyone who has had the same problem but have been able to resolve it, or if you know where I can obtain trousers, please contact me.
From: Richard Stott Subject: positive pressure ventilation Date sent: Fri, 16 July 1999I am currently researching my dissertation for a BEng(Hons) Fire Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire. The subject is The effect of positive pressure ventilation in areas of a building remote from the fire compartment. This is done as part of an ongoing project for LFRS prior to the possible adoption of agressive ppv. I would like to hear from anyone out there who currently uses ppv aggressively.
From: Dave Le Page Subject: dealing with acetylene cylinders involved in fire Date sent: Sun, 30 June 1999I am preparing a presentation on 'dealing with acetylene cylinders involved in fire'. I am experiencing difficulty in obtaining photographs of the results of explosions that have occurred. If you have any photo's could you e.mail them to me, or if you know of any web sites containing any, let me know the web address. Thanks, Dave.
From: A Krelnikov Subject: Firefighters head count Date sent: Sun, 27 June 1999I am trying to get information on how many worldwide firefighters there are including career and paid call and volunteers. Any one with any information please contact me. I thank you in advance, for your assistance in this matter
From: David Townsend Subject: Night light candles Date sent: Tue, 24 June 1999I am a Fire Investigator in the London Fire Brigade. For some years now I have been conducting research into fires caused by night light candles (sometimes known as 'tea lights'). The main issue is the fact that through user error and/or design and construction, the wax in these candles may reach its fire point. Where the candle is placed directly onto plastic furnishings such as TV and Hi Fi cabinets, baths and toilet cisterns it melts through the plastic and ignites it. I have statistics, research and anecdotal evidence from London and elsewhere in the UK and have recently submitted a full report to the Department of Trade and Industry for product control action to be considered. I would be grateful to hear of any further known research, publicity or serious incidents in the UK and overseas on this issue.
From: Halla Johannsdottir Subject: Computer Model of Fire Evacuation Date sent: Tue, 22 June 1999I am doing an MSc in Computer Science and my final project is making a model of people evacuating a building in Virtual Reality. What I am interested in is people's behaviour during fire evacuation. How many (possibly in percentages) go straight for the door, how many stop to collect personal belongings, what is the recomended number of supervisors and security guards that can't leave until last? If you have any information at all about people's behaviour in these circumstances I would like to know it, or if you don't know do you know anyone who does? I am interested in this to make the model as accurate as possible with the view of making it usable as a designing tool to inspect fire safety of a particular building.
From: Greg McWILLIAM Subject: Accelerant Detection K9 Date sent: Mon, 14 June 1999I'm currently in the process of submitting a paper to suggesting the use of an accelerant detection K9. If anybody could supply me with case studies or other material on the pros and cons of such I would greatly appreciate it.
From: James Blyth Subject: Access Control Doors Date sent: Wed, 09 June 1999Can anyone give any advise / information on the installation of Access Controlled Doors within an Industrial Company. Both within an Office and Production environment. Is it sufficient to have Mag Locks and Push Button Crash means of opening the door ? Do I require to remove the Turn Buckle type Locks . Do I require to have it linked into the Fire Detection System ?
From: Lauren Aimee Melling Subject: Common Law pertaining to liability for the escape of fire. Date sent: Sat, 05 June 1999I specialise in the Common Law pertaining to liability for the escape of fire; and fire safety legislation. I am a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers and I would be grateful for any comments on my current research regarding any practical problems that experienced fire safety officers have come across whilst inspecting premises designated under s1 (a) and (f) of the Fire Precautions Act 1971.
From: Neil Hazell Subject: Planning a trip into London Date sent: Tue, 01 June 1999Many people from all over the World come to London (UK) either for their holiday or on business at one time or another. If you are considering a visit why not book that tour to the London Fire Brigade Museum.
From: Ed Soja Subject: High Rise Fires Date sent: Tue, 25 May 1999I am looking for any data, reports, etc on high rise fires in the UK, or any other suitable data sources.
From: Steve Johns Subject: Training Ideas Date sent: Fri, 14 May 1999I have been recently promoted to Leading Fire-fighter in the UK, I would be very interested if any more experienced hands out there have any good ideas for training, different approaches and better ways of keeping the crews interested while learning.
From: Larry Kerr Subject: TOT finder decals Date sent: Wed, 12 May 1999I am looking for catologs that have TOT finder decals in them we use them for Schools.
From: Joe Cooper Subject: trading stuff Date sent: Mon, 26 Apr 1999I am a firefighter from Polk county, Florida and would like to trade any type of fire fighting equipment, bunker gear, or patches.
From: Christine Curran Subject: personal research Date sent: Sun, 21 Feb 1999I am conducting personal research and I would be interested to hear from anyone who has dealt with vehicles, particularly cars, which have driven into water.
From: Louise Rota Subject: Into The Flames Date sent: Sat, 20 Feb 1999Our series Into the Flames has now been completed. There are three one hour films:
From: Warren Short Subject: Halon Fire Extinguishers Date sent: Mon, 21 Sep 1998
Could anyone help me with a suitable replacement for Halogen Fire Exinguishers, A friend of mine who works for the Australian Aviation Safety organisation wonders if a suitable replacemnet is available for light aircraft .
From: Mervyn Kettle1 Subject: Ship Fire Database Date sent: Sat, 19 Sep 1998
I am in the process of producing a database on ship fires. If any body has case histories on this subject, which must have involved local authority Fire Brigades, inshore or offshore, I would be grateful.
From: Edward Neve Subject: Post Fire Scene Safety Date sent: Fri, 28 Aug 1998
I am interested in any studies done on the possible dangers from chemicals in the ash of fire debris or any materials being off gassed. I work in the Safety Department of an insurance company where there is a concern as to what is the exposure to chemicals from debris to our claims adjusters. We have done some preliminary testing, but I would like to get as much information as I can. Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Edward Neve
Safety and Assets Protection Supervisor
American Family Insurance
From: Max Sundiam Subject: Request for Assistance Date sent: Tue, 25 Aug 1998
I was wondering if you could offer you assistance in helping me locate a certain manufacturer and/or product.
I have heard that there is a water-driven fire penetrator tool that may or may from a UK manufacturer. This is all the information I can give you because it is all that I have. If you know of the tool I am looking for, please provide me with the name of the tool and the manufacturer.
Thank you in advance for all the help you can provide. Please email me with any information you can offer at ms@rjeint.com
Sincerely,
Max Sundiam
From: Mike Castle Subject: Smoke Alarms Date sent: Wed, 19 Aug 1998
I am a first year engineering student at the Australian National University and I seek your assistance with technical detail in respect to the electronic structure of smoke alarms.
As part of the requirements for electrotechnology I have to write a technical essay and I have chosen the topic of smoke alarms. To allow me to undertake the technical requirements I need the circuitry diagram and as much technical detail about smoke alarms as you can provide. I have to describe the workings of the device in as much detail as possible and describe the technical components and particularly how the circuitry activates the device.
I would be most grateful if you could send me this information via email (if possible). Any internet sites that you know of that may contain the information I need would be appreciated. The information is only for my use for the purposes of the technical essay.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Greg Castle
PO Box 12
KIPPAX ACT 2615
AUSTRALIA