Source Capture technology Plymovent has over 30 years of experience and tens of thousands of source capture ventilation and filtration installations worldwide. With subsidiaries and distributors in over 45 countries, Plymovent is your knowledgeable partner for source capture technology. Over 50,000 Plymovent source capture systems across the world have been installed to reduce hazardous vehicle exhaust emissions in a variety of sectors including: ·                              Volunteer and paid fire departments ·                              EMS departments ·                              Training facilities ·                              Private and corporate fire stations ·                              Airport ARFF stations ·                              Military installations Plymovent are proud of the fact that fire fighters around the world find their vehicle exhaust systems reliable, easy to work with whilst at the same time ensuring a healthy working environment. The control equipment included in their automatic systems enables an on demand use of the system. The result is a reduction of electricity consumption and a lower heating cost due to the fact that the system is only used when needed. ‘Obviously a lower energy consumption will also have a positive effect on the global environment, reducing your stations carbon footprint.’ Obviously a lower energy consumption will also have a positive effect on the global environment, reducing your stations carbon footprint. Investing in a Plymovent system will not only save you money by reducing your use of energy, it will also enable you to help reduce global warming. One of their satisfied customers in the volunteer and professional fire department sector is the fire brigade in Kassel, Germany. In order to provide a cost effective system ensuring a healthy working environment for the Kassel Fire Brigade personnel Plymovent installed 2 types of fully automatic disconnect systems, the back in system (Sliding Balancer Track – SBT) and the drive thru system (Straight Rail – STR). The functionalities of the automatic Plymovent SBT / STR exhaust extraction systems are installed in line with the vehicle on the tailpipe side. The system can be installed on a ceiling, roof girders or wall, depending on the respective parking area of the vehicle. The system is custom made, keeping a number of variables in mind, such as the length of the vehicle which is normally parked in that position and its engine volume. ‘The Sliding Balancer Track (SBT) system uses a hose which is connected to a fixed duct.’ The Sliding Balancer Track (SBT) system uses a hose which is connected to a fixed duct. The exhaust gasses are captured when the vehicle starts and transported out of the building viathe ducts installed. The STR system uses a round profile which transports the exhaust gasses to the installed ducting at various points. This enables 2 vehicles to be parked behind each other in the same bay and by using a trolley, the exhaust gasses are also extracted from the start of the vehicle to the exit at the door. In order for the hoses to be handled in an efficient manner, the balancer and saddle keep the hose from the ground. This makes operating the system easy. The Pneumatic Grabber® is installed at the end of the hose and forms the connection from the system to the truck. The Grabber® operates by using compressed air, ensuring a virtually 100% seal between the system and the vehicle, this ensures that virtually all exhaust gasses are captured and removed, thereby protecting the people inside the station. Just before a vehicle enters the station, the Grabber® is positioned around the tailpipe; the fan will automatically start by using pressure switches. The Grabber® is manually inflated using the Pneumatic valve positioned on the hose, creating the seal around the tailpipe. The vehicle can now enter the station without any harmful exhaust gasses entering the building. The Plymovent systems will automatically activate via pressure sensors or can be activated manually. When a vehicle exits the building, the system will follow the truck inside the building and automatically disconnect when the vehicle exits. After a vehicle has exited the system will run for a moment and then automatically turn off. The Plymovent exhaust extraction system SBT and STR are TÜV certified for product safety in Germany. The Plymovent production facility is ISO 9001 certified. Benefits of the systems: ·                              Virtually 100% source capture of dangerous exhaust gasses ·                              Easy to operate ·                              Clean air in the building ·                              Low-noise level ·                              Possible to exchange vehicles between bays and stations at all times ·                              Low maintenance cost ·                              Automatic de- and activation of the system ·                              Fully automatic disconnect when exiting the station ·                              Patented Safety disconnect ·                              TÜV-Certified (Germany) For more information visit: www.plymovent.com Email export@plymovent.se

Detection and control systems To supplement each Janus Fire Systems® Fire Extinguishing System, Janus Fire Systems® offers a full line of alarm, detection, and control products. Detection Available detection devices include a selection of point type ionisation and photoelectric smoke detectors, point type or linear heat detectors, as well as hybrid detectors that combine several of these detection methods. Manual Stations Manual releasing stations and abort stations are available in models appropriate for each unique installation, whether indoor, outdoor, or in potentially explosive areas. Lockout and transfer switches are also available. Notification Varying types of horns, strobes, and horn-strobe combinations provide numerous alarm and notification options in standard, weatherproof, and explosion-proof models. Control Panels Janus Fire Systems® carries conventional and addressable control panels and the associated detection and accessories for both. The Janus Fire Systems® JFS-C1 conventional releasing panel provides a series of preset programs for a variety of common system arrangements as well as custom program capabilities. Janus Fire Systems® addressable panels support a variety of modules and auxiliary components allowing for diverse systems to fit the requirements of each extinguishing system. Air Sampling For unique early warning detection, Janus Fire Systems® offers the VESDA® Air Sampling Detection System. Air sampling detection differs from point type detection in that it uses piping lined with special orifices to draw air from the protected space to a detector that utilises a high-precision laser to analyse incoming air. The detector can detect background dirt and debris levels in order to adjust for and differentiate between dust and smoke particles. The orifices in the air sampling piping network are located in accordance with NFPA 72 and each orifice is listed as an individual detection device. The use of sample tubing allows for detection in very small spaces such as those found in switchgear, circuit breakers, and capacitor enclosures. It also makes the VESDA® detector immune to EMF and RFI emissions generated by high voltages and frequencies. VESDA® detectors are well suited for highly secure facilities such as clean rooms, underfloors, and ceiling spaces where vacuums or plenums exist with high air flow conditions. Chemguard Fire Suppression Foam Janus Fire Systems® is an authorized designer of suppression systems utilising Chemguard Fire Suppression Foam. Fire suppression foam is comprised of three parts: foam concentrate, water, and air. When mixed correctly, these parts form a homogenous foam blanket that extinguishes flames by the combined mechanisms of cooling, separating the flame source from the product surface, suppressing vapors, and smothering. Foam systems are used in protecting flammable and combustible liquids in locations such as airplane hangars, cable tunnel, tank farms, flammable liquid storage, warehouses, and loading facilities. Vortex Hybrid Watermist Systems Rounding out the Janus Fire Systems® product offering is the Vortex Hybrid Watermist Suppression System. This Hybrid watermist system utilises a homogenous mixture of water and nitrogen to extinguish fire using very small quantities of water; less than 1.5 gpm (5.67 lpm) for a volume of 2000 cu. ft. (56.63 cu.mt.). The average droplet size is less than 10 microns, virtually eliminating wetting. Applications include turbine compartments, machinery spaces, flammable material storage, and transformer vaults. Due to regional approvals this product may not be available in all areas. Engineering and calculation software Janus Fire Systems® employs an experienced staff of engineers and designers for all areas of special hazard protection who work together with authorised Janus Fire Systems® integrators to provide ideal solutions for each individual system and each unique hazard area. Janus Fire Systems® has also developed the Janus Design Suite™ Flow Calculation Software. This user-friendly program has been tested by both UL and FM and allows Janus Fire Systems® integrators to design and calculate agent systems precisely and accurately. Quality products combined with experience, innovation, and the Janus Fire Systems® commitment to service and excellence make Crown Point, Indiana, USA, the epicenter for special hazard fire extinguishing systems. Contact Janus Fire Systems ® at 1-219-663-1600 or visit our website: www.janusfiresystems.com

By Ray Mccormack Winning fires with water is based on several key factors such as: the amount of water brought to the battle, from supply volume to actual usage volume, to proper targeting of each individual water stream, and the selective placement of streams for maximum coverage and timely extinguishment. Firefighting is war. To win our individual daily battles, we must strategise on which tactics will safely and effectively give us the upper hand against the enemy. We can have multiple streams in operation, but if they are missing the target, we are loosing the battle. We must use our primary attack tool (water) effectively in both the advanced tacticalmode and in offensive/defensive platforms in order to win. Water supply both upon arrival and after supplementation gives us a foundation and reserve for continuous operations. The higher the number of supply and supply methods used the higher our level of safety should be. Supply provided by only a single source no matter what the number (volume) is never as prudent as having multiple sources. All of our water sources should be maximised with total volume pulled surpassing need. When we arrive with our pumpers, provide a static amount of water to initiate some type of fire operation. If you feel that your fire race is equal to 1,000 gallons then starting off with a pumperthat only contains 500 gallons can lead to a disappointing finish. We must be able to judge the effect of our actions prior to implementing them. A fire that requires thousands of gallons of water for extinguishment may be quickly reduced if the sweet spot is hit with those 500 gallons of water. These are judgment calls based on many factors; two of the leading contributors being urgency and growth potential. Having a sustained water supply is one of the keys to an effective offensive/defensive operation. Many times our offensive water demand will later be dwarfed by the increased water supply demand of defensive operations. Defensive operations that switch from small handline suppression to appliance assisted suppression require a tremendous increase in water volume to work effectively. This transition time can allow for exponential fire spread. When larger handlines are used, this transfer works better because these lines double nicely as supply lines for appliances, thereby saving time and effort. Any appliance that can be feed from multiple supply lines with separate water sources allows for a fail safe(r) operation. When we miss the target by not hitting the seat of the fire we have a problem. You can lob all the water you want at the fire but if it is not getting there it is a wasted effort. Many times we follow standards of line placement that embrace interior attack; when we move to defensive operations, hoseline placement considerations change. We must place stream ‘having a sustained water supply is one of the keys to an effective offensive/defensive operation.’ reach high on our list of priorities to keep us outside the collapse zone. Proper stream placement helps to prevent many things including collapse, due to reduced burn time and water/ absorption. Fires don’t exist in a vacuum; most times they leave behind a debris field for us to examine. If you are not standing on top of or amongst a pile of burned out rubb, then you may still have more work to do. An even bigger problem is when we think we have extinguished the fire and we have not. I once had this happen to me. Just as I reported “all visible fire knocked down” I knew I had spoken too soon. The IC quickly countered with “What about the fire blowing out the window into the shaft”? I replied “I haven’t gotten to the invisible fire yet!” We must make sure that we also understand volume. The volume of space contained within the fire compartment and the need for effective hoseline selection and a heightened awareness for usage. Compartment height is often a dimension that gets little consideration for its relationship to dramatic fire growth, and potential fireground emergencies. Water does a great job of extinguishment; it is up to us to know the correct amount to bring to the battle, to reinforce the battle and to win the battle. Redundancy and independence are the two foundational blocks of water supply that increase tactical safety on any fireground Biography Ray McCormack is a 27 year veteran of the FDNY and currently a Lieutenant with Ladder 28 in Harlem. He is a contributor to WNYF (With New York Firefighters) magazine. He has presented at FDIC and FDIC East, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse Central and Firehouse World. His video tips on engine tactics appear on FireEngineering.com. He is a lead instructor at FDTN’s Engine Company Operations class. He is the founder of liveburntraining.com which provides firefighter training and benefit seminars. He lectures frequently on the role of the company officer, engine and ladder company tactical operations. He has a BA from the New York Institute of Technology. Email Ray McCormack on firenymen@aol.com

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At the start of a new decade and after close to fifty years, Paratech Incorporated has been proudly designing and manufacturing all of their rescue equipment in the United States. As an ISO 9001 certified company since 1998, Paratech continues to lead the world in the design and production of innovative lifesaving emergency equipment. Their pioneering spirit, continuous product development and commitment to excellence have been the cornerstone of Paratech’s vision since 1963. A combination of cutting edge manufacturing technology and focus on reallife usability has made Paratech’s equipment the standard for disaster agencies’ rescue teams and technical rescue caches both in the U.S. and internationally. Paratech products are extensively used by fire departments worldwide including, but not limited to, all major U.S. cities, Copenhagen, Tokyo, London, Lyon, Madrid, Singapore, Denmark, Japan, UK, to name a few. Paratech’s equipment has been deployed to assist in major disasters such as the 1994 Northridge, CA earthquake; 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake; 1999 Istanbul, Turkey earthquake; 2005 New Orleans, LA Hurricane Katrina; 2001 New York World Trade Center attack; 2007 China earthquake; 2009 L’Aquila, Italy earthquake, 2010 Haiti earthquake. Paratech’s product lines are comprised of: Rescue Support Systems (RSS) – Structural collapse emergencies occur almost daily somewhere in the world and they are easily one of the most difficult challenges faced by fire brigades and rescue teams. “Workmen Trapped During Building Demolition”, “Natural Gas Explosion”, “Terrorist Bomb”, “Earthquakes Affects Residential Area”, “Burning Building Collapse Traps Fire Fighters”. Paratech’s Rescue Support Systems are the strongest and most versatile struts in the world and have been FEMA tested and adopted as standard for their technical caches. Paratech’s Rescue Support Systems are used for: Structural collapse – Earthquakes, construction collapses, cave-ins, floods and structural fire damage require a collapse rescue system designed to extract victims in a safe and timely manner. ‘Paratech manufactures all of its major control components to assure the quality of the lifting bag system from inflation to deflation.’ Excavation containment – Paratech’s pneumatic rescue struts allow for remote placement and easy locking as well as safe, remote removal. Special Applications – A wide variety of bases and accessories are available to assist in numerous special application scenarios and are used in combination with Paratech’s LongShores, AcmeThread and LockStroke struts. These include, but in no way are limited to, elevator shaft access and victim retrieval, high angle applications, confined space work and trench rescue scenarios. Vehicle Stabilisation – Paratech’s Vehicle Stabilization Kits (VSKs) have the strength and flexibility to handle sub compact cars, buses, cement trucks and even train locomotives. Additionally, these components provide the extra value of being changeable with the other Paratech Equipment for building collapse and trench rescue scenarios. Depending on the Kit, Paratech’s Vehicle Stabilization Kits have a load capacity of up to 120,000 lbs. (54,431.1 kg) with a 4 to 1 safety factor. MAXIFORCE® Air Lifting Bags – Paratech offers a complete system comprised of 25 different sizes of Air Lifting Bags with the power to lift or shift up to 70 tons and all the control equipment to match. These bags, made from Neoprene covered aramid reinforcement are sold worldwide to fire departments, brigades and rescue teams. Paratech manufactures all of its major control components to assure the quality of the lifting bag system from inflation to deflation. All accessories used with the air lifting bags such as regulators, control valves, couplings, etc. are also manufactured at Paratech. Each bag is subjected to stringent factory pressure tests to assure maximum operator safety and the bags meet and exceed the intent of all known, recognised and published international standards for design, production and use of air lifting bags. These standards and listings include : National Coal Board (UK); NATO Stock Listings; National Defense Supply Listing (US); Department of Industrial Relations (AU); Japan Standards Institute (JA); GSA Contract Item (US). ‘Paratech is an environmentally conscious manufacturer that believes in saving valuable resources and minimising waste and pollution through advanced manufacturing systems.’ Powered Impact Tools – Paratech’s Powered Impact Tools (PIT) are designed for forcible entry. The three distinct models of pneumatic breakers (Airgun 40SC, Airgun 40, Pakhammer 90), are designed specifically for confined space operations and are engineered to be very rugged, ergonomic and lightweight. Paratech’s PITs have the ability to break and cut through concrete, masonry walls, steel, metal and composites, aircraft fuselages and are often used for digging during tunneling operations. The equipment provides maximum power with minimum air consumption. They are capable of being operated from portable air tanks such as breathing air cylinders, commonly carried by every fire department and rescue squad. The Paratech AIRGUN 40 is used by the U.S. Navy as part of the Navy’s shipboard rescue equipment. Forcible Entry Tools – These high quality heavy duty Forcible Entry Tools (FET) are designed to pry, pound, puncture, twist, cut open or remove all types of barriers between emergency personnel and the life they are saving. The category includes a full line of Hooligan Tools as well as a powerful Percussive Rescue Tool (PRT), the compact and versatile Pry Axe and the very popular Buster Tool. Tactical Forcible Entry Tools (TFE) -Targeting the tactical market, Paratech has customised its Forcible Entry Tools to cater to S.W.A.T. police, special operations and military forces. Made with a durable black tactical finish, these high quality tools are designed to pry, pound, puncture, twist, cut open and remove all types of barriers. Firefighting Tools (FFT) – Paratech manufactures a wide range of standard, essential, heavy duty overhaul tools. These rugged tools are made with the highest quality materials and are available in a range of sizes and configurations with lengths of 3′ to 12′ and custom lengths by special order. Rescue Air Cushions – These cushions (RAC) are an ideal tool for high lift requirements of non-reinforced broad surfaces on trucks, vans and light aircraft. Cushions are also used by collapse rescue teams to fill voids and regain support for rescue struts, wall braces and shoring. Other applications include

An unusual PANTHER from a technical and colour scheme perspective is supplied to Ostrava Airport At the beginning of February, ROSENBAUER, the world market leader in the special fire services vehicle field, supplied an unusual PANTHER to Ostrava, the largest regional airport in the Czech Republic. Ostrava Airport is situated 20 km to the south of Ostrava, which is the Czech Republic’s third largest city and in recent years has developed into a key air traffic centre due to a steady increase in passenger numbers. Today, the airport numbers among the most important development partners for the entire Moravia-Silesia region. The airport’s vehicle fleet is currently being updated within the framework of a modernisation programme and in addition to the new PANTHER, a double cabin BUFFALO from ROSENBAUER has been in use at the airport since 2006. Indeed, customer satisfaction with this vehicle is one reason why ROSENBAUER has been able to capture further vehicle delivery orders within the scope of the equipment upgrading programme. PANTHER 6×6 CA5 The chassis of the PANTHER is fitted with a Caterpillar C18 Euro 3 engine. With 705 hp, this accelerates the PANTHER from 0-80 kph within 30 seconds. The vehicle also disposes over all-wheel drive, two-circuit compressed air brakes and ABS in line with ECE R13 stipulations. Moreover, in spite of a dead weight of over 36t, it still reaches an impressive top speed of 115 kph. ‘Unusual from a technical and colour scheme perspective Ostrava Airport has recieved the one, and to date, only PANTHER with a livery in special RAL 3024 daylight fluorescent paint.’ The PANTHER 6×6 CA5 represents a reliable partner for fire-fighting at the airport. 12,500 l of water and up to 1,500 l of foam can be carried in its tanks. A Power Divider pump drive ensures mobile extinguishing and hence pump & roll operation. The R600 normal pressure pump has an output of 6,200 l/min at 11 bar, while the high-pressure pump emits 400 l/min at 40 bar. The powder unit, which has a pressure outlet on both the left- and right-hand sides, is operated electro-pneumatically. In addition, an RM60C water-foam monitor is located on the vehicle roof, which is fitted with xenon searchlights and has a capacity of 4,750 l/min at 10 bar. This high-performance monitor offers top figures with regard to throw range, which amounts to some 80 m. The front RM15C monitor with foam branch pipe emits 1,500 l/min and has a throw range of 60m. The simple control of both monitors permits one-hand operation by means of a joystick, which is used for the direct control of all monitor functions. Unusual from a technical and colour scheme perspective Ostrava Airport has received the one, and to date, only PANTHER with a livery in special RAL 3024 daylight fluorescent paint. Another new feature is the ergonomic positioning of the controls for the operation of the RM60C and RM15C monitors, which for the first time have been integrated into the armrests of the operator’s seat. In addition, the vehicle is fitted with a quick start device, a 7x35W xenon Flexilight lighting mast, and an infrared camera with hard disk memory and monitor display. The PANTHER constitutes an internationally respected vehicle concept that is not only used in Ostrava, but also at Prague Airport. The Czech customer of long-standing values both the quality of the ROSENBAUER’s products and also the availability of individual vehicle design. Hence the fact, that another three vehicles are to be supplied in mid-2010. ROSENBAUER E8000/E3000 rescue stair vehicles for German airports In recent months, ROSENBAUER has equipped both Munich and Berlin Airport with new, mobile rescue stair vehicles. The vehicles involved represent a special, fire-fighting technology development for the rapid evacuation of aircraft passengers. Moreover, in the other direction, the staircases offer the emergency services (fire, rescue and medical personnel) safe access to the interior of the plane. The vehicles are based on original Mercedes-Benz and MAN chassis. Suitable for all standard types of aircraft The new ROSENBAUER rescue stair vehicles are suitable for all currently standard types of aircraft. An operational height of up to 8.30 m can be reached via the main stairs. This is the level of the emergency exits of the A380 and the Boeing 747, which at present are the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Upper rescue platform With a width of 3,000 mm, a depth of 2,800 mm and a loadbearing capacity of 320 kg/m2, the upper rescue platform offers sufficient security for the evacuation of the aircraft’s passengers and furnishes the rescue services safe and rapid access to the cabin. The high-performance hydraulics of the vehicles ensures that the main stairs can be completely run out from the storage position to their maximum height in approximately 70 seconds, which means that they are ready for operation in minimum time. Furthermore, a Level Control System (LCS) permits the preprogramming of the door heights of differing types of aircraft, thus allowing automatic docking in an emergency. A second rescue platform at the front, which can be mounted on the original superstructure of the vehicle, which was used for winter road services, covers heights between one and three meters. Top safety standards The main focus during the development of the new rescue stair vehicle was on safety in the case of an evacuation. Therefore, the width and depth of the stairs (1.500 mm / 390 mm) were selected to ensure that three persons are able to descend in comfort and side by side. Irrespective of the angle of the stairs, the steps are always in a horizontal position, which allows them to be used in safety. In order to provide a flush connection with the rump of the aircraft, the rescue stair vehicle comes to a halt at a distance of roughly 700-800 mm from the plane. The telescopic section (max. 1,000 mm) under the rescue platform then closes the remaining gap between the aircraft and the staircase in a horizontal direction, and thus adapts to the contour

Firefighters need reliable communication to do their job effectively and safely. Interspiro was the first SCBA company to recognise this 40 years ago when the first mask-mounted radio interface was introduced. Now 40 years later, Interspiro introduce the latest innovation in firefighter communication: the SpiroCom, 3-mode wireless interface. For the first time, three modes of communication from one, wireless, mask-mounted unit is introduced. SpiroCom provides an integrated amplifier, full-duplex team talk, and digital radio interface, all in one mask mounted solution: • Voice Projection Amplifier, for general communication to those around you while you have your mask in place. • Team Talk, 16 channels of full duplex, open communication so you know what everyone on your team is doing, all the time. Team talk is on all the time, and operates hands-free, so staying in contact with your team is as easy as speaking. • Wireless Radio Interface for communication beyond the team, to report to incident command or communicate with other teams. The wireless interface is activated by a push to talk (PTT) switch on the side of the SpiroCom. When any SpiroCom on your team is linked to a digital radio, all members of your team will hear that radio traffic: coming and going. It’s like three layers of communication in one device. Radio traffic takes priority over team talk, but when the radio goes quiet, team talk is automatically restored. Team talk becomes your main backbone for communication with your team, but when talking to someone outside your team, the amplifier helps get your message across. What this means for you is a new way to think about communication: with your command organisation, with the other firefighters on your team, and with the trapped victim in a back bedroom. You need to communicate with each of them, but until SpiroCom that meant wires and separate hardware. Now, one wireless mask-mounted unit allows all three modes of communication. SpiroCom is a revolutionary step in communications that changes firefighting for the better. You get better situational awareness, as the team “chatter” reinforces your sense of where your team members are, and how they’re progressing. You also get a better sense of overall progress on the fire scene as digital radio traffic “trumps” your team talk with updates. Firefighting requires teamwork, and now you have a communication tool that recognises that, and supports that teamwork. SpiroCom is available only from Interspiro, for use with Interspiro masks and SCBAs. Interspiro is launching SpiroCom, in the spring 2010 trade shows at FDIC in Indianapolis and Interschutz in Leipzig. www.interspiro.com

  The Fire Science Academy, a program of the University of Nevada, Reno (FSA), and an entity of the State of Nevada, is a professional institution specialising in the emergency preparedness and response needs of industry for over 35 years. Expertise includes reviewing emergency preparedness and response programs; safety management audits; developing and conducting tabletops, drills, and exercises; consultancy services; and training on site as well as at the one of a kind academy in Nevada, USA. Unique to the FSA is its prop field, using real liquid hydrocarbon fuels and real extinguishing agents, which allows responders to apply classroom theory in a realistic, hands-on training environment. The prop field is comprised of full-scale replicas of equipment and structures found in industry, such as refinery processing units, fuel storage tanks, gas and electric motors, valves, rail cars, and over the road trucks. Realistic emergencies, including air and rail disasters, hazardous materials releases, motor vehicle accidents, and processing plant fires, can all be simulated. Responders apply practical strategies and tactics in a team-based approach to mitigate the emergency. The FSA is playing an important role in preparing the world’s emergency responders. Whether an incident is the result of an industrial accident, natural disaster, or from terrorist activity, emergency response professionals receive leading edge instruction in a hands-on training environment. Few institutions are capable of offering the intense and realistic training characteristic of FSA programs, so valuable to response professionals. The Western Oil and Gas Association (now the Western States Petroleum Association), founded the Fire Protection Training Academy (FPTA) in 1972 as a fire school for the petroleum industry. Located in Stead, Nevada, the successful program was eventually donated to the University in 1984 as a revenue generating enterprise. By the early 1990’s the program had grown in size and scope and was eventually listed in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as an approved school for industrial fire brigade training. The Community of Stead also grew during this timeframe and the FPTA was deemed an “unwelcome” neighbour. Faced with closing the facility six months per year to maintain air quality, the University sought to relocate the program. Elko County, Nevada responded to the statewide request for proposal, donating the land for the construction of the new facility. Renamed the Fire Science Academy, the program relocated to its new campus in Elko County in 1999. ‘The Western Oil and Gas Association (now the Western States Petroleum Association), founded the Fire Protection Training Academy (FPTA) in 1972 as a fire school for the petroleum industry.’ Program Standards The FSA relies upon the guidance contained in a variety of regulatory and consensus standards, safety laws, and industry best practices to conduct its professional training and consulting services. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive and other standards not listed here may also apply: * API – American Petroleum Institute * EPA – United States Environmental Protection Agency * FAA – United States Federal Aviation Administration * MSHA – United Stated Department of Interior Mine Safety and Health Standards * NFPA – National Fire Protection Association * NIOSH – National Institute for Safety and Health * NTSB – National Transportation Safety Board * OSHA – United States Department of Interior Occupational Safety and Health Standards The FSA provides a variety of client-responsive programs and services in the following core subjects: * Industrial Fire Fighting * Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) * Hazardous Materials Response * Technical Rescue * Wildland Fire Fighting * Mine Rescue and Fire Fighting * Incident Command and Officer Development * Audits and Assessments * Consulting services * Emergency response training program support and recognition * Training facility development Courses and services are conducted at the FSA site, or at the client’s site – anywhere in the world. Programs may be customised to meet unique client needs. Most programs are certificate or certification based, 32 to 40 contact hours in length. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University may be awarded for successful completion of many courses. The facility is designed to serve approximately 6,500 students per year. Capacity for off-site programs is potentially unlimited. ‘Unique to the FSA is its ability to simulate disasters using flammable liquid fuels.’ Primary Markets and Customer Base The petrochemical industry remains a solid contributor to program enrollments at the facility and includes large multinational corporations such as ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, BP, Valero Energy, Shell Oil, Chevron, Marathon Oil, Tesoro Petroleum and the Dow Chemical Company. Many Fortune 500 companies utilise the FSA’s services and other industry sectors served include mining, power generation and distribution, pharmaceuticals, airports, manufacturing and government. More than 3,000 municipal, volunteer and rural emergency responders from the United States have also been served during the past four years. Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, participants attended a highly specialised course to educate public sector responders on countering flammable liquid emergencies with emphasis on terrorist caused events. Props Approximately 21 different props are used to simulate handson training exercises. Comprised of structural steel, pipe, tanks, pumps, valves and fittings, the props create full scale replicas of disasters involving: * Airplanes * Industrial plants * Mining operations * Railcars and truck loading facilities * Underground sewer operations and other confined spaces * Fuel storage facilities & pipeline operations Unique to the FSA is its ability to simulate disasters using flammable liquid fuels. The fuels create realistic fire situations with the characteristics that would be encountered in a real event. The participants are placed in a true environment in which to perform and perfect the skills learned. The FSA is one of only two facilities in the United States that burn liquid fuels on this scale, creating the realistic environment associated with excellent training programs. Additionally, the FSA is an environmentally sound operation as unannounced regulatory inspections with no reportable findings have confirmed. FSA Worldwide FSA Worldwide is the outreach unit of the FSA providing programs and services to clients at locations around the world. Nearly

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