Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.
Not that I can think off, just keep nationwide potential in mind.
# 1- infrared imaging has been a tremendous tool for us in that in the past when we would enter a structure you had to search manually search by hand. Now I can walkin looking for the the body heat that is emitted from our bodies. We are also able to look into walls for hidden hot spots instead of just tearing apart walls looking for it. Saves time and minimizes damage.
#2- GPS- assisted in search and rescue for mapping the search area. For law enforcement it helps in accident investigations. It also helps on accident recreations scenes to accurately measure the crime scene.
#3- Water mist will cool the room involved and cooling by creating a fine mist it allows for better
The majority of Depts in this country are volunteer so yea they work hand in hand side by side
Volunteer and get your paramedic and you will have a extra thing going for you. Paramedic is a must for many departments.
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Kevlar will breakdown, also it is probably not OSHA compliant in that the uniform is 26 yrs old.
Didnt know we did?
We use a quint 75' American LaFrance. I personally prefer Quints in that you have all the tools of the trade in one, but there are ramifications with that. 1. Decreased maneuverability based on the size of the rig. 2. decreased amount of water tank. 3. Limits on height of ladder. But overall I personally like having Quints. We do have 3 pumpers and 2 quints.
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