The difference between old and new helmets, changes in turnout gear and other equipment used to fight fire, plus the history of firefighting is discusses in the research paper. Turnout Gear is the term used for pants and coats worn by firefighters today. More understanding on how fires burn , better fire proof clothing, and technology in equipment has changed over the years that these improvements have saved lives and helped in the safety aspect of fighting structure fires.
Firefighting started in Roman times. In the 1600’s firefighters had to deal with heat, fire, and a toxic smoke. Most structure fires burn to the ground because they did not have the Equipment to fight the fire as the departments have today. In 1863 Henry T. Gratacap created the first fire helmet. The design was a reinforced dome-shape leather helmet with a front shield and brim rolling to a long back tail. This made if safe for the heads of the firefighters. In the old days, firefighters used a long fire coat that was made of wool and they wore long boots like hip waders with a fire helmet. In 1825, a miner name John Roberts made a mask to help filter smoke inside a smoke field environment (Hasenmeier).
The jackets were not the same as the fire fighters wear today. One reason is that the fire fighter never entered the structures as is done today. Normal clothes were worn because the fighter never came in contact with the fire. The “Three-quarters” boots were used back then to protect the legs while the trench coat was long which protected the upper part of the body. The trench coat was made from rubber, leather, or canvas and line with wool or cotton. Warmth and dry was the reason that the coats were lined. The jacket that the fire fighter wore ...
... middle of paper ...
...rker can walk into a fire service building and be treated the same way that the firefighters treat the men and women that work in their own department and will be shown the same loving care they would get. To some people this means a lot because if a fire fighter went through a rough time the fighter knew that within the brotherhood at any department the other guys would understand their thoughts and bad feelings.
From old equipment to today’s most modern technology equipment fire fighters have been able to save more lives and structures than in any time in history. We still have fire fighters lost as well as people from the community being killed everyday due to fires. The fire service need to educate the public more about the dangers of fires and until the fire fighters are able to save every life involved with a fire, the fire service still has much work to do.
'Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?’ ‘No. Houses. have always been fireproof, take my word for it.’ ‘Strange. I heard once that a long time ago houses used to burn by accident and they needed firemen to stop the flames.’ He laughed.
Mental health in the fire service is an upcoming problem, but has been occurring for years without firefighters even knowing it. Specifically post-traumatic stress disorder known as PTSD and firefighter suicides are the main issues that have a large impact in the fire service. This outline will lay out the main points that are a result, impact, or other subjects in relation to the two main issues above. Firefighter deaths are rising rapidly, members of the fire service need to be educated on PTSD and suicide to provide treatment before another devastating event occurs in result of the issues effects.
# Coleman, Ronny J., et al.Fighter's Handbook: Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response. Delmar/Thompson Learning, Stamford, CT, 2000.
The job duties and training set to be a firefighter varies from which occupational source one chooses to be. Experts say, “Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life property or the environment is at risk.”(www.careerinfonet.org online). In other words firefighters are obligated to do the tasks required of them. Another source states, “Include fire prevention, emergency medical source, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.”(www.careerinfonet.org online). Another way to explain this is firefighters have many dangers they have to look out for. As one website says, “Fire fighters spend much of their time at the fire station.”(www.allthingspolitcal.org online). Obviously, firefighters spend their time waiting on a call. Experts say, “Abilities Learned – problem sensitivity, - reaction time, - arm hand steadiness, - manual dexterity, - multi-limb coordination, - response orientation.”(www.careerinfonet.org online). In other words, as a firefighter you learn problem...
The most pressing issue facing Detroit, in regard to fire, is the steady amount of burning vacant or delipidated buildings, and second to that is the high rate of home fires. For the purposes of this project, the capabilities of
In 1973, one of the most influential reports to ever come out of the fire service was created. This report would change the fire service forever and still to this day have a great impact on the way things are done in the fire service. One of the most impacted sectors within the fire service is the way firefighters perceive and implement fire prevention strategies and techniques. This report was called “America Burning” and was published by the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The report was sent directly to the president of the United States of America, who at the current time was Richard
On March 25, 1911, 146 garment factory workers their lives in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. In less than an hour, these workers died from asphyxiation, burns, or jumping to their deaths in a futile attempt at escape (McGuire, 2011). The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory the eighth through tenth floors of New York City’s Asch building, and employed approximately 700 workers, 500 of them young women and girls (McGuire, 2011). A fire quickly broke out on the eighth floor shortly before the end of the work day. Loose fabric was strewn about the floor and stuffed under equipment, providing kindling for the fire to quickly become an inferno. As women attempted to exit, they were met with locked doors and forced to find other means of escape, including jumping from the eight floor windows, climbing down elevator cables, and scampering down the fire escape - each route of escape tragically failed, costing many their lives. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire is an example of how quickly dangerous and neglectful conditions can quickly take many lives, but it has also served as the impetus for great changes in workplace and fire safety codes and regulations, including the development of Fire Safety Codes, implementation of state-based worker’s compensation laws, and the formation of New York State’s Industrial Code. The impacts of these changes and many others are still felt today, more than 100 years later. There is, however, still work to be done in the area of workplace fire safety, as evidenced in the Kader Toy Factory fire and the Imperial Chicken Processing Plant fire.
Firefighters are more than friends. You can't fight fires with friends. To fight fires you need a brotherhood. The men and women of the fire service across the globe consider each other family, this is one of the grand traditions of the fire department. Firefighters are constantly looking out for one another, thinking about the things they do and how it may affect the other’s lives and safety. Life safety is of the highest priority in the business of fire rescue. To achieve a safety standard there are many tasks that fire personnel are expected to carry out, for both a personal and a team related purpose. One of these tasks is the daily inspection of the fire apparatus upon arrival to the fire station. This task is with most certainty the most essential process that fire personnel are responsible for in order to get through the shift safely and efficiently.
For centuries, the men and women of the fire service have been pioneering new ways to “do more with less”. When faced with a predicament, these individuals use the resources available to them to find a suitable resolution. How will this be possible if those resources are not available?
When the young girl returned home from her vacation she called her friend Varun. The two then began researching the materials used to make the suits firefighters wear. The current suits were made of amrid fibers this material can only withstand
So the question arises once more, what are the issues women firefighters face today? It is an easy question to answer as the issues are the same as they have been for the past 30-plus years that women have been trying to serve in one of the oldest and most dangerous professions. Imagine a job where prejudice and harassment is a frequent complaint, you don't have your own changing rooms or toilets, and, to top it all, your life is constantly put at risk.
The job now is becoming a little safer to do because of new advances in computers in the firefighting field. Three important ways computers have contributed is in the ways firemen can refine their own personal knowledge of the job, personal protective equipment (PPE), and one of the tools invented to locate people. The topic of computer advancement, is of a field that is one of the most critical services given to people. Why do you need to be a member? It is one of the most demanding jobs because of what the fireman actually does.
After visiting some actual fire departments, I realized as a firefighter you certainly have a lot to be proud of. It’s not your average job and does require quite a bit of organization to stay on top of everything. Everyday you have to be ready and prepared for just about anything that can happen. You never know what kinds of jobs you are going to be set out to do in one day. This means your equipment should be in order, checked and ready to go.
firefighters in action with a few conflicts that they would resolve, someone may die or get hurt
The Fire and Rescue Service employ a number of styles of communication to suit diverse audiences and for different purposes. The organization communicates with its members of staff differently depending on the circumstances and the message which is being conveyed. With such a large organization approximately 2200 members of staff effective communication is essential. Effective communication plays a vital role in the delivery of all Fire and Rescue Services.