Every once in awhile you see something that will truly make a difference in the way the fire service operates. 15 years ago it was Thermal Imaging Cameras; today it is a new design in Self contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Take a look at this interesting story by following the link: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/publish/video/727364/new_air_pack_could_save_lives_10_22_08
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Monthly Archives: October 2008
An Interesting Development in Fire Service Technology
October 30, 2008 – 1:46 pm
Residential Fire Sprinkler Demo
October 14, 2008 – 7:10 am
Check out this compelling video link, and see the power of installing a residential fire sprinkler system.
The video tells the story in graphic terms. Beginning in 2011 fire sprinkler systems will be required in all new construction thanks to recent new codes that have been approved for adoption on a national basis. The cost of [...]
Getting Ready
October 10, 2008 – 6:53 am
Tomorrow from 1100 hrs to 1400 hrs the Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Open House will take place. With good weather we usually get around 3,000 people that show up to learn about fire prevention concepts, get some hands-on experiences and hang out with our firefighters. The crowd is dominated by kids, pulling their parents [...]
Fire Prevention Week
October 8, 2008 – 1:24 pm
Often, most of us think of “Fire Prevention Week” as something for school children. While it is true that a lot of the focus for fire prevention efforts is on kids, at Eden Prairie Fire we also make a strong effort to get the message out to adults as well. With our adult students we [...]
