Recent Additions to the Audio-Visual Resource Centre

January/February 2001

AMERICAN HEAT
115-12
2000

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, December 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 85 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) Fire Act - Legislative update on the Firefighter Investment and Response Enhancement Act. (b) Hepatitis C - Philadelphia arbitrator orders the city to set aside millions of dollars to cover health costs related to hepatitis C. (c) Paterson, New Jersey fire - Six hour fire in one neighbourhood gets out of control and spreads. (d) Warehouse fire - Boston five-alarm vacant warehouse fire causes problems for commuters. (e) Solvent plant - A solvent plant that produces windshield wiper fluid in Greensboro, North Carolina, caught fire. The fire quickly became 3 alarms. (f) Bus accident - Forty people injured in Chilhowie, Virginia, when a school bus overturned. (g) Chicago bus - About fifty-four people were transported to hospitals in Chicago after a city bus crashed into a van and a car. (h) Tanker - A tanker truck carrying 8-thousand gallons of gasoline overturns in Fort Worth, Texas. (i) Derail - Two freight trains crash in Bellemont, Arizona, one carrying hazardous materials. Three crewmen were injured. (j) Airport collapse - Pedestrian tunnel under construction collapses at Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., trapping one man. (k) Trench - Los Angeles, California responders are called to rescue two men from a trench collapse. (l) Sinking boat - Coast Guard rescue off El Segundo, California. A boat sinks; five people are rescued and a seven year old boy dies. 2. LIVE BURN DEMO OF THERMAL IMAGING (10 min.) Covers a tour of a live burn facility, both before and after the fire starts. A preliminary walk-through shows you what areas to look for, and the thermal imager shows you what those same areas look under live fire conditions. 3. ZACHARY SHEETS (10 min.) Discusses how the use of thermal imaging cameras saved the life of a three-year old boy, Zachary Sheets, in Franklin, Indiana. 4. ABOUT THERMAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (5 min.) A brief history of thermal imaging, as well as, a look at where the technology is going is discussed. 5. GRANBURY, TX (4 min.) Granbury Volunteer Fire Department personnel discuss the many applications for thermal imaging cameras. 6. MORE THERMAL DEMOS (4 min.) Demonstrates various scenarios using thermal imaging cameras. 7. FUNDRAISING (9 min.) One firefighter in Indiana tells of his year-long fundraising efforts to get a thermal imaging camera, while the state of New Jersey recently set an example by allocating $7.5 million dollars for thermal imaging cameras statewide. 8. BACK TO BASICS. PREPLANNING. PART TWO (30 min.) Discusses how to develop pre-plans for various occupancy classes (i.e. health care, detention, mercantile, etc.) within their jurisdiction. 9. Includes trainer's guide on thermal imaging cameras. 10. Includes trainer's guide, pre-test questions and answer key on preplanning, part two.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Pennsylvania Fire Service Institute

Washington, DC : National Volunteer Fire Council, [2000].

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 compact disc

This CD-ROM on firefighter safety survival is run on the Windows based PowerPoint program and provides fire departments and emergency response units with a framework for creating their own health and safety program.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc

New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

Portland, ME : Media Source, 1991.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 33 min.) + 1 book ca.: 41 p.

This video and companion booklet on UST (underground storage tank) compliance inspections explains the goals of a facility inspection, setting priorities for inspections, equipment checklists, documenting the inspection and inspecting facility records. Discusses compliance with U.S. technical standards including; spill and overflow protection, corrosion protection and tank and piping leak detection. It also looks at follow-up and enforcement, training, health monitoring and references.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

Portland, ME : Media Source, 1988.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) + 1 book ca.: 18 p.

This video and companion booklet on tank closure safety outlines the causes of fire and explosions. It offers guidance in preparing a safe workplace, purging and inerting a tank, testing with oxygen and explosion meters, tank cleaning, transporting and disposing. It also contains a safe removal checklist and reference list.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Exhibit A

Toronto, ON : Kensington Communications Inc., 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 23 min.)

Documentary program investigates a horrific explosion in a postal truck in a busy underground garage. Discusses how forensic science aids in the investigation of this incident.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

Portland, ME : Media Source, 1990.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 53 min.) + 1 book ca.: 33 p.

This training video and companion booklet is divided into three parts. Part one entitled, "What Do We Have Here"(approx. 30 min.). This segment deals with the nature of petroleum, planning and documenting a site assessment at tank closure, equipment, field observations, field analysis, closure in-place and references. Part two entitled, "Field Testing Instruments at a Glance" (approx. 14 min.) Provides an overview of available field testing instrumentation. Part three entitled, "Soil and Water Sampling...at a Glance" (approx. 7 min.) Covers the basics of sampling and handling soil and water samples for field measurement or for transport to a laboratory for analysis.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, December 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 60 min.)

1. RESIDENCE FIRE AND RESCUE, LUNENBURG, MA (14 min.) Segment covers the rescue of an elderly woman and her dog after a candle set her farmhouse on fire. A fire investigation review of the blaze is included. 2. AIRPORT TANKERS ON FIRE, LUMBERTON, NJ (14 min.) Static electricity ignited poorly grounded aircraft fuel tanks at a municipal airport. Discusses: mutual aid, incident command, exposure protection of adjacent tankers and haz mat operations. 3. INTERNATIONAL EXTRICATION COMPETITION 2000. PART I SYMPOSIUM (11 min.) This is part one of a two-part training symposium on "Vehicle Rescue, Real World 2000", hosted by Ron Moore and looks at recent vehicle crashes. This part covers a truck rollover, suspended van, 3 or 4-door vehicles and BMW rollbars.
4. ACCOUNTABILITY TECHNOLOGY: PASS RADIO SYSTEM (7 min.) In accountability there is a new radio-controlled P.A.S.S. device worn by firefighters which transmits a tracking signal back to a master base unit which displays the firefighter's name and their status. In the event of a firefighter going motionless for more than 20 seconds the base unit gives a visual and audio alert. 5. PHTLS: SPINAL SKILLS: PART II (9 min.) This is the conclusion of a two-part hands-on module on the rapid extrication of patients with spinal injuries. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. TECHNOLOGY IN ACCOUNTABILITY (3 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates the pros and cons of traditional and technology based accountability systems and whether firefighters' lives should be primarily entrusted to a computer. 7. Includes trainer's guide on the "Extrication Symposium, Part One." 8. Includes trainer's guide on the "P.A.S.S. Radio System."

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, 2001.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 51 min.)

1. 5th AND RODNEY STREETS APARTMENT FIRE, WILMINGTON, DE (12 min.) Delayed notification and a previous fire history were contributing factors involved in this three-storey apartment fire, which resulted in one child fatality. 2. ROUTE 8 HOUSE FIRE, LANESBOROUGH, MA (9 min.) Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department responds to a rural house fire which results in two civilian casualties, Mutual aid, water supply, carbon dioxide monitors and the use of a compressed air foam and water system are discussed. 3. INTERNATIONAL EXTRICATION COMPETITION 2000. PART II SYMPOSIUM II (13 min.) Ron Moore discusses and analyzes new extrication techniques and issues based on real-life scenarios. Scenarios covered include: vehicle on guy wire, van/attempted suicide, KIA/air bags, rollover in water and windshield fractures. 4. HIGH-PRESSURE COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEMS (6 min.) Demonstrates the high pressure compressed air foam system used in structural firefighting. Stresses the advantages of lower manpower, easier handling, and less water used. 5. SPORTS TEAM MASCOT INJURY (6 min.) A man wearing a sports team mascot costume was hugged by an overzealous fan in such a way that the man suffered neck and back injuries. EMS (emergency medical services) personnel discuss the challenges they encountered with gaining access to the patient, as well as, stabilization and immobilization. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. HIGH PRESSURE FOAM SYSTEMS (3 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates the pros and cons of traditional water versus foam based systems. 7. Includes trainer's guide on the "Extrication Symposium , Part II." 8. Includes trainer's guide on the high pressure compressed foam system.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, February 2001.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 60 min.)

1. 21 FRANCIS AVENUE RESIDENCE FIRE, LUNENBURG, MA (10 min.) Discusses how incident command, firefighter rehab and mutual were implemented in combating a two-and-a-half storey residential fire. 2. TOUR BUS MASS-CASUALTY INCIDENT, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE (12 min.) A tour bus rear-ended a second tour bus, both carrying a combined total of eighty-two senior citizens. Injuries ranged from bumps and lacerations to a broken jaw. Segment covers the extrication lessons learned in working with the bus and with EMS, dealing with healthy people leaving the bus with walking wounded. 3. SCHOOL BUS SHOOTER SIMULATION. PART 1: THE SCENARIO (24 min.) This segment covers the planning aspect of orchestrating such a scenario, the issues involved , and what to expect as the scenario rolls out. 4. S.W.A.T. MEDIC (10 min.) Segment depicts a real-life incident involving a S.W.A.T. medic in action. Covers the role of the S.W.A.T. medic, as well as the relationship with the police. 5. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. ACCEPTABLE RESPONDER RISK (2 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates the pros and cons of what is an acceptable level of risk for responders in life-threatening situations. 6. Includes a trainer's guide on the school shooter simulation.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

FIRESMART FOR BABYSITTERS
V6-22
B
1996

Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association. Burn Unit Fund

Regina, SK : Saskatchewan Safety Council, 1996.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 17 min.)

This program spotlights the babysitter's responsibilities pertaining to fire safety. Discusses how to prevent a fire from happening and what to do if one should happen. Intended for Grades 6 and up.

Format: >audiovisual- videocassette

November

AMERICAN HEAT. MASS DECONTAMINATION: EASY OR DIFFICULT? : it's better to be dirty and alive then clean and dead.
115-10
2000

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, October 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 77 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts recent news clips . (a) Colorado Firefighter Killed - Denver, Colorado firefighter dies while helping rescue flood victims. (b) Firefighter's Funeral - Funeral services held for a Waterbury, Conn., firefighter who was caught in the middle of a shooting rampage while collecting money for charity. (c) Medic Shot - Sarasota, Fla., paramedic is accidentally shot in the eye while training to be a police S.W.A.T. team paramedic. (d) Montana Fires - President Clinton declares western states including Montana major disaster areas, which releases more federal funds to the region. (e) Seton Hall Fined - Government fins Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, for failing to have fire plans in place this school year. A deadly fire started in one of the school's dormitories last January. (f) Condo Fire - Five storey condominium complex under renovation catches fire in Edgewater, New Jersey. Two firefighters suffer minor injuries. (g) Electrical Fire - Transformer fire shuts down power to several businesses in downtown Chicago. The exploding transformer sets off a large electrical fire in an underground vault. (h) Chemical Spill - Employees at a Bowling Green, Kentucky, plastics plant are decontaminated and treated after a chemical spill. (i) Boardwalk Blaze - Some stores on the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk are damaged by fire. The seven-alarm fire took more than seven hours to contain.
2. DECONTAMINATION PRIMER (14 min.) Discusses why the decontamination corridor is one of the first things that needs to be set-up before responding to the release of a hazardous material, and what types of areas can be used as a corridor. Demonstrates how using the corridor minimizes the risks that the contaminates can be spread away from the site. It also discusses the proper procedures to follow after the response is completed to prevent the spread of a hazardous material beyond the site to other personnel, family members and the environment.
3. VIRGINIA BEACH TABLETOP EXERCISE (13 min.) Segment covers a biological weapons tabletop exercise. Discusses the roles of the various agencies involved (i.e. military, FBI, fire, emergency medical services, etc.) Explains the need for mass contamination and the treatment of victims. 4. MEASURED RESPONSE. HAMPTON ROADS FIELD EXERCISE (6 min.) Depicts a training exercise involving sarin gas and mass decontamination of multiple victims. Discusses the roles of both local and federal agencies. 5. FIREFIGHTER I. AUTOMOBILE FIRES (20 min.) Identifies some common hazards found in vehicle fires. Describes some common strategies and tactics for fighting car fires. 6. Includes trainer's guide on fighting automobile fires. 7. Includes trainer's guide on mass decontamination.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, November 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 110 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) Fire Act Legislation - authorizes $400 million dollars over two years in grants to local U.S. Fire Departments who identify their needs. These grants are administered by FEMA. (b) Hepatitis - California governor signs a new law saying that Hepatitis C is job-related for emergency responders. (c) Duplex Fire - 4-alarm fire at a duplex in Boston. Dozens of people were left homeless. One firefighter suffered smoke inhalation. (d) California Fire - Six alarm fire in Oakland, California at a vacant building. (e) San Francisco Fire - Five storey building that was under construction caught fire in San Francisco, California. Arson inspectors are investigating. (f) Mansion Fire - Historical mansion in Atlanta, Georgia is destroyed by fire. (g) Apartment Fire - Five people were killed in an apartment fire in Houston, Texas. (h) Roof Collapse - Roof a school gym collapsed in Cleveland, Ohio. Three people suffered minor injuries. (i) Truck Explosion - Semi-truck carrying diesel fuel overturned in Bakersfield, California, causing a mess for emergency responders. (j) Federal Building - In Newark, New Jersey, a bomb squad used a water cannon to destroy a suspicious package at the Federal Building. (k) Paramedic Problems - Los Angeles Fire Department faces more criticism for its shortage of paramedics. 2. TORONTO FIRE SERVICES. WINTER OPERATIONS (24 min.) Segment looks back at the winter of 1999 and discusses how Toronto Fire Services prepared and endured icy winter fire conditions. Platoon Chief Ron Brown (TFS, West Command) lists seventeen cold weather firefighting concerns; (1) increased response time (2) impaired means of egress (3) hydrant locations and malfunctions (4) safety concerns on the fireground (5) hose lays (6) preplanning of high risk areas (7) ladder placement (hand/aerial) on the fireground (8) sheltering concerns (9) rehab area in a warm location (10) rotation of crews (11) visibility during major snow and ice storms (12) snow conditions on poorly insulated older buildings (13) mechanical problems of apparatus (freezing controls and pump panels) (14) malfunctions of breathing apparatus due to extreme cold conditions (15) adverse effect on bunker gear, nozzle use and working tools (16) communications may be impaired (radio freeze-up) (17) property conservation in larger buildings when water shut down. 3. INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: AMERICA'S ICEBOX (10 min.) Fire personnel discuss their approach to winter firefighting operations in the normal 30 - 40 degree Fahrenheit temperatures. Mutual aid with the Fort Frances (ON) Fire Department is also covered. 4. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (5 min.) Segment covers Clarington Fire Department's approach to winter firefighting operations. Emphasizes the strong partnerships with other agencies like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army for prolonged calls. 5. TORONTO's ICE BREAKING FIRE BOAT (11 min.) Segment covers the Wm. Lyon Mackenzie Fire Boat situated in Toronto's Harbourfront area. The fire boat's primary responsibility is to keep all ferry routes to Toronto Island open and all emergency routes open (i.e. Island Airport, Yacht Club, etc.) 6. BACK TO BASICS. PREPLANNING. PART ONE (20 min.) Discusses the importance of prefire planning and describes the 5-step development model needed to create a preplan process. 7. Includes trainer's guide on winter firefighting operations, along with test questions and answer key. 8. Includes trainer's guide, pre-test questions and answer key on preplanning, part one.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Self, Freeman; Ekholm, Ed

Houston, TX : American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 CD-ROM

This CD-ROM is organized into four parts: crude petroleum: feeds and products; the development of the modern refinery; processing; and an expanded reference and resource section. The refinery development part offers a historical review of process technology in this field from 1840 to present, and includes a look at "the interaction of the development between the automobile and its fuel." The processing section examines various petroleum operations in detail, including atmospheric distillation, gasoline isomerization, naphtha reforming, catalytic cracking, vacuum distillation of atmospheric crude unit bottoms, and specialty products from heavy fractions. The material is in Adobe Acrobat, and the CD-ROM can be used on both Windows and Macintosh Systems.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc

Quincy, MA : National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 18 min.)

This video describes the hazards associated with hot work and provides instruction on the various safety procedures required in order to avoid the hazards. It identifies the different types of hot work and the procedures involved in a hot work permit system. Also explains the difference between a designated hot work area, a controlled hot work area, and an area where hot work is not permitted under any circumstances. This program references NFPA 51B: Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work. A guide for presenters is also included.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, November 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 53 min.)

1. DEAF OCCUPANT/VEHICLE RESCUE, WILMINGTON, DE (8 min.) First responders respond to a vehicle rescue involving a hearing impaired occupant who was trapped inside and becoming very agitated as the event unfolded. Incident command, stabilization of the vehicle and communication skills are discussed. 2. DOG/WELL RESCUE, LAWNSIDE, NJ (10 min.) Incident depicts a tactical rescue response when a dog fell 30 feet into a well shaft under a deck, amazingly the dog was unhurt. 3. CAUSE AND ORIGIN/ARSON BASICS (11 min.) A two and a half storey house is rigged to simulate fires of different types; i.e. a bedroom, living room, office, kitchen, etc.) Inspection of the damage then follows, observing the pour and burn patterns of accelerants and the various materials that were set on fire. 4. INTERNATIONAL EXTRICATION COMPETITION 2000 PART 1 (9 min.) Extrication teams from fire departments all over the world convened in Louisville, Kentucky for the International Extrication Competition 2000 held annually in different cities. Teams are judged on performance in "unlimited" and "limited" scenarios (with and without the use of hydraulic tools), based on time and a point system. 5. PHTLS: SPINAL SKILLS. PART 1 (12 min.) Segment covers the first of a two-part hands-on module on handling patients with spinal injuries. (6) KRAMER VS. KRAMER. ANIMAL RESCUE:PROS AND CONS (3 min.) Dr./Professor Bill Kramer debates whether fire department resources should be committed and rescuers should be put in jeopardy in animal rescues. 7. Includes a trainer's guide on cause and origin/arson investigation. 8. Includes a trainer's guide on extrication competition, part one.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

AMERICAN HEAT
114-12
1999

Carrollton, TX : American Heat, December 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 75 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (6 min.) (a) In Washington, DC, top fire leaders say a move by Congress recognizes the role of the nation's firefighters and paramedics. Legislators voted to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act. Now the definition of a Fire Protection Employee also includes paramedic and EMT activities. (b) In Attleboro, MA, firefighters are forced to watch on as a building collapses around a burning victim. The Catholic priest was gathered with others for a retreat, when fire broke out. A firefighter was also injured in the blaze. (c) In Stockton, CA, a church fire concerns investigators. They suspect it to be part of a hate crime. Among the damage, totaling nearly a million dollars, were swastikas and other graffiti on the church's statues. (d) Altamonte Springs, FL, involves tragedy at another church, this time a roof collapse. Dozens of people were injured in the incident. One inspector blames a rotten beam for the failure. (3) St. Louis, MO, crews on the scene say it's the worst fire they've seen in a decade. It was a seven-alarm blaze at a vacant warehouse. Although the surrounding area had to be evacuated, no injuries were reported. (f) In Washington, D.C., the IAFF wants to ensure the safety of Life-Pak 500 AEDs. Two Florida firefighters were injured when an AED unit seemed to explode. Medtronic, the manufacturer, calls the incident "sudden lithium battery venting". The IAFF urges departments to report any problems with defibrillators. (g) Boston, MA, in preparation of a Weapons of Mass Destruction incident, Brigham and Women's Hospital has opened the nation's only decontamination unit designed to treat victims of biological terrorism. The special additions include air filters and a self-contained water supply. (h) In Washington, D.C., the threat of terrorism has stopped a popular tradition at the Pentagon. Officials have temporarily called an end to tours of the building. The moves comes after some at the Pentagon announced the country is unprepared for a biological attack. (i) In Carrollton, TX, FETN's Director of Education, Randy Corbin, stresses the importance of training for a Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident. Terroristic occurrences are on the rise, and to be safe and effective on the scene, first responders need to be prepared for the worst. (2) WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (3 min.) Discusses the differences between WMD (weapons of mass destruction) and WME (weapons of mass effect), and stresses the importance of first responder training for these types of occurrences. 3. WDM INCIDENT WRAP-UP (4 min.) Covers a few incidents that fire departments deal with everyday, including an anthrax scare. Also discusses the serin gas attack in Tokyo's subway system. 4. MERCURY, NEVADA - MD PRACTICAL EXERCISE #1 (4 min.) Depicts realistic drill involving a passenger vehicle colliding with a tanker carrying radioactive material. There are victims, a fire, and later responders find a container of anthrax. Crews determine the victim could be a potential terrorist. 5. MERCURY, NEVADA - WMD PRACTICAL EXERCISE #2 (6 min.) The drama unfolds during day two, when the responders learn that the terrorist had left ricin at a nearby chemical plant. Discusses; unified command, the use of secondary devices by terrorist, and mass destruction procedures. 6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FUTURE (5 min.) Segment focuses on some new age equipment that will help first responders be more prepared for WMD events of the future. 7. ALAMOGORDO NEW MEXICO - HAZ MAT DRILL (3 min.) Drill depicts a hazardous materials response to illustrate the response and skills required are similar for those needed on WMD scene. Covers: mutual aid, unified command, mass casualty response, and communication capability. 8. DALLAS, TEXAS - WMD DRILL (12 min.) Drill stresses the importance of developing a unified command structure that works for everyone involved, now and before the real event happens. 9. FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. ADVANCED FORCIBLE ENTRY, PART 2 (30 min.) Part two of a three-part series, this lesson focuses on security gates and how to dislodge them. 10. Includes instructor's guide on advanced forcible entry, part 2. 11. Includes instructor's guide on the weapons of mass destruction. Please Note: Tape is restricted to OFM and Fire Department use.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, January 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 85 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (4 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) Highlights the memorial service for six firefighters who perished battling an abandoned warehouse in Worcester, MA. (b) Looks at a warehouse fire in which hazardous materials were stored, in Indiana. (c) Depicts a plastics warehouse fire in California. (d) Covers a single engine plane crash in New Jersey. (e) Highlights a Christmas tree fire in a hotel lobby in Kansas, Missouri. 2 LOW RISE HOTEL/MOTEL FIRES (4 min.) Discusses the differences between low rise and highrise structures. Covers building construction, building systems, fire spread and attack. 2. MULTIPLE FATALITY MOTEL FIRE, BOWLING GREEN, KY (8 min.) Discusses the Howard Johnson's hotel fire which occurred on January 6, 1996 and claimed the lives of four occupants. 3. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS (9 MIN.) This building construction review, points out features that firefighters must consider when they are called to extinguish a fire in these occupancies. 4. MOTEL FIRE, DALLAS, TEXAS (10 min.) Segment covers the Circle Inn Fire, October 9, 1999, which resulted in one fatality. Discuses rescues, command and control problems, fire spread and firefighting strategies. 5. BOWLING GREEN/DALLAS COMPARISON (17 min.) This segment revisits both the Bowling Green and Dallas incidents with detailed examinations of the many factors which helped to make these fires, and strategies used to combat them. 7. FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. ADVANCED FORCIBLE ENTRY. PART 3 (22 min.) Segment identifies the situations which require the security gate to be cut for entry and/or ventilation purposes. 8. Includes instructor's guide on advanced forcible entry, part 3. 9. Includes trainer's guide on low rise hotel/motel fires.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, February 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 90 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (4 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) Keokuk, IA - The family members of the three firefighters who died before Christmas will receive less in benefits than families in other states. Family members and several professional firefighting organizations are asking Iowa legislators to increase the state's benefits system. (b) Worcester, MA - The families of six firefighters killed in the December 3rd blaze will receive 100 percent of their firefighters benefits, free health insurance and $100,000 dollars. Attorneys for the two defendants accused of setting the warehouse fire have gone to court, arguing that the prosecution has not proven that the deaths could have been prevented if the two had reported the fire. The judge did not release the defendants, but did reduce their bail. (c) Austin, TX - Fire Captain John Butz suffered second and third degree burns over more than half of his body while battling a three alarm fire. One person was killed and two firefighters were taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion. The fire is under investigation. (d) Wayne Twp., IN - The Indiana Volunteer Fire Department is now a full service department. Seventy-five career firefighters and five administrative staff were sworn in at the end of December. Sixty-three of those firefighters had been original volunteers. (e) Plymouth, IN - An Indiana Medical Clinic caught fire early in the morning and took three hours to put out. Below freezing weather conditions became an obstacle because of frozen fire hydrants. Everyone was evacuated, and there were no injuries reported. (f) Downtown Philadelphia - A fire broke out on the roof of a downtown skyscraper evacuating 1, 500 people. Among those evacuated were children from a bottom floor day care centre. The two alarm fire was confined to the roof. The blaze was apparently started by a cigarette discarded by a worker on the roof. (g) Sweden - Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the October 1998 disco fire that killed 63 people. The men could be faced with charges of arson and accessory to arson. They await a court judgement as to whether they will be formally prosecuted. (h) Oklahoma and Kansas - The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Association gathered statistics on the F5 storm system that touched down in Oklahoma and Kansas. This storm moved along a 38 mile path and damaged more than 8,000 buildings costing more than a billion dollars in damage. 2. FLOODING. THE LAND DOWN UNDER, WHAT DO YOU DO? (2 min.) Discusses the three main forms of flooding: flash flooding, gradual flooding caused by snow melts and environmental conditions and floods caused by dam breaks or other catastrophic events. Also covers flood preparedness. 3. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA. PART ONE (10 min.) Grand Forks (ND) Fire Department personnel discuss their pre-planing measures to a major flood that occurred in April 1997. Covers the multi-agency response and the total evacuation of the city's residents. 4. LAS VEGAS, "FLASH FLOOD" (3 min.) Flash floods hit areas of Las Vegas creating swift waters and over 100 rescue situations. Las Vegas Fire Chief Mario Trevino discusses the event and touches on some of the precautions his department encountered. 5. SWIFTWATER TRAINING (5 min.) Explains why a three-man water rescue team is the best response for swiftwater rescues. Also looks at how to use a "throw-bag" if a victim is pulled past you in the water current. 6. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA. PART TWO (9 min.) Discusses the fire department's response to a blazing fire occurring in their downtown area when the entire is submerged in five feet of water. Without the ability to draft water from fire hydrants, the fire was left to rage for approximately seven hours. 7. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA. PART THREE (15 min.) Looks at the different strategies the fire department implemented in order to fight the downtown blaze. Discusses some wildland techniques that they used (i.e. air drops) and the use of infrared cameras on the helicopters to detect hot spots. 8 GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA. PART FOUR (6 min.) Covers the lessons learned as a result of the "Great Flood of 1997". 9. FIREFIGHTER TRAINING. TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS. FORCIBLE ENTRY (30 min.) First of a five-part series on truck company operations. Part one on forcible entry demonstrates the techniques used to force rim and mortise locks. Covers the different techniques to pry open doors using conventional or through the lock methods. Describes and demonstrates how to properly use hydraulic forcible entry type tools. 10. Includes trainer's guide on forcible entry. 11. Includes trainer's guide and quiz on flooding.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, March 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 85 min.)

1. MANN GULCH 1949 (7 min.) Discusses the Mann Gulch (Montana) wildland fire that occurred on August 5, 1949 and became the seminal event for modern wildland firefighting. This was a time when weather prediction and fire behaviour sciences were in their infancy. The fire claimed fifteen casualties and was a serious blow to the U.S. Forest Service which had not had a fatality in its elite Smokejumper group in over a decade. 2. STORM KING MOUNTAIN, PART ONE (8 min.) Discusses the South Canyon, Storm King Mountain Fire (Colorado) which occurred on July 6, 1994 and proved to be a carbon copy of the Mann Gulch incident. 3. STORM KING MOUNTAIN, PART TWO (9 min.) This segment examines all the factors that led to the tragic outcome which resulted in fourteen firefighter fatalities, e.g. ignoring 8 of the 10 Standard Fire Orders and disregarding 11 of the 18 Watch Out Situations. 4. NEW FIRE SHELTER TECHNOLOGY (2 min.) The Storm King tragedy inspired a new approach to making fire shelters, this segment covers a test fire shelter demo contrasting the old shelter with the new. 5. CALABASAS, PART ONE (9 min.) Discusses the Calabasas wildland fire in California which started on October 21, 1996 and had striking similarities to the Storm King Mountain Wildland fire, two years earlier. 6. NEW 3/4 CAB SHELTER (3 min.) This segment focuses on protecting firefighters in the truck cab. 7. CALABASAS, PART TWO (11 min.) Conclusion of the Calabasas story, focuses on the LCES (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Zones, and Safety) System approach to fighting wildland fires, and the lessons learned as a result of the incident. 8. THE INTERFACE PROTOTYPE (3 min.) Discusses an urban interface fire engine that was developed as a result of the Calabasas incident. The cab employs a number of techniques to improve firefighter safety in the event of a burnover in a wildland fire. 9 FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS. VERTICAL VENTILATION (30 min.) Part one of a two-part series on ventilation. Discusses how to properly cut a roof to affect interior ventilation. Identifies the safety considerations and precautions to be taken while ventilating a structure, locating the correct placement of a heat or smoke hole, demonstrates determining the integrity of a roof system by sounding and demonstrates vertical roof ventilation with no safety violations, on different types of roofs. 10. Includes instructor's guide on vertical ventilation. 11. Includes trainer's guide on wildland firefighting.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, April 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 60 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts current news clips.(a) Two firefighters (Houston, TX) died when the roof of a McDonald's restaurant collapsed. (b) The two defendants for the Massachusetts fire (Worcester, MA) pleaded innocent to six counts of manslaughter. (c) An anonymous donation totaling $21,000 went to the widows of the three families to cover the cost of their funerals in Keokuk, IA. (d) Legislation of the Fire Act - The majority of the House is in support of the Fire Act Bill. This bill is intended to give firefighters the funding that the federal government has given to law enforcement. (e) In Kentucky a bill approved by the Senate Health and Welfare committee gives women the freedom to give up their unwanted newborn to emergency medical crews or hospital within a 72 hour period. (f) In New Jersey a senate committee has endorsed the funding for fire suppression sprinklers in all of their dorms. (g) In Fresno, CA firefighters saved an elderly woman trapped in her car by rising flood waters. (h) In Washington, DC, President Clinton, was evacuated from a hotel while giving a speech. (2) OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING, PART ONE (11 min.) A bomb blast destroyed a nine-storey U.S. Federal Building ("The Alfred Murrah Federal Office Building") resulting in the first large scale act of domestic violence in the United States. This segment discusses the fire department response and their experiences. 3. OKLAHOMA CITY, BOMBING. PART TWO (7 min.) The incident command system structure played a critical role in managing the Murrah Building bombing. This segment covers the incident command system implemented which controlled the rescue and recovery efforts. 4. ANTHRAX SCENARIO (10 min.) Covers a re-enactment of a real occurrence involving anthrax. Discusses what anthrax is and how fire departments should respond to this type of incident. 5. FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS. PART 3: VERTICAL VENTILATION, PART 2 (29 min.) Segment demonstrates the proper procedure for trench/strip, horizontal, mechanical and positive pressure ventilation. 6. Includes instructor's guide on truck company operations: positive pressure ventilation. 7. Includes instructor's guide on "Terrorism: The First-In Response Team".

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, May 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 90 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS ( 5 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) In Jackson, Mississippi a firefighter dies while on death row. (b) In Seattle, Washington, state, city and private investigators are examining a 20-year old fire truck ladder that buckled during a blaze. (c) Early investigation into a Phillips petroleum fire (Pasadena, Texas) points to plastic residue at the bottom of an empty storage tank. (d) In East Point, Georgia, a large fire destroys a vacant warehouse that was contaminated by lead. (e) A beach front hotel in Key Biscayne, Florida that was under construction caught fire. (f) In Paramount, California, a tornado touches down 8 miles from downtown Los Angeles. (g) Two tornadoes rip through downtown Forth Worth, TX during rush hour. (2) US&R TRAINING. MOBILIZATION (6 min.) Segment looks at the logistics of mobilizing an urban search and rescue team. Covers; load plans, rescue cache, hazardous materials identification, air shoring, crane operations, lifting and moving techniques and developing incident action plans along with the after action report. 3. ORANGE COUNTY. THE FLOODING OF STATION 65 (8 min.) Discusses the flooding of a fire station in Westminster, California. A concrete water reservoir tank burst and sent five million gallons of water through the surrounding area and fire station like a tidal wave. The deluge resulted in 20-30 million dollars worth of damage to the area. 4. US&R TRAINING. SETTING UP THE BASE OF OPERATION (2 min.) Discusses how the incident support team decides on an area that is suitable for the task force to set-up the base of operation. 5. ORANGE COUNTY - CALIFORNIA TASK FORCE 5 US&R (9 min.) Segment discusses the three types of responses; local, state and federal, and how they operate. It also looks at the apparatus (tractor-trailer combination) that houses all of the equipment for an urban search and rescue team. 6. US&R TRAINING EXERCISES (8 min.) Covers various training scenarios and the tools used during an urban search and rescue. 7. FLINT MICHIGAN - THE CLARA BARTON NURSING HOME EXPLOSION (8 min.) Discusses a natural gas explosion that resulted in the deaths of five residents and dispatched a regional response from Michigan's Urban Search and Rescue Teams. 8. DISPATCH TO TURKEY (10 min.) Discusses issues and operations that the International Urban Search and Rescue Teams encounter. 9. US&R TRAINING DEMOBILIZATION (3 min.) Tim Gallagher, Director of the Texas Task Force 1 Team discusses the deployment of training and thoughts on the future of urban search and rescue. 10. FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS. PART 4: STRUCTURAL SEARCH AND RESCUE (30 min.) Last of a 4-part series on truck company operations. Demonstrates the proper search techniques used to conduct primary and secondary searches. Describes all aspects of a proper search size-up. Demonstrates a primary and secondary search with no safety violations. Demonstrates three ways to orient yourself while searching. Describes the elements of a proper search. 11. Includes trainer's guide on structural search and rescue. 12. Includes trainer's guide on the National Urban Search and Rescue Response Team.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning, June 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 70 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) Wildfires burn fiercely in New Mexico and Arizona. (b) A daring rescue 400 feet underground is depicted. (c) A child is saved from a dog attack by a quick thinking engine crew. 2. DELTA FLIGHT 191 CRASH (3 min.) Segment looks back at the Delta Flight 191 (August 2, 1985) which crashed while trying to land during a thunderstorm. The incident resulted in the loss of 137 lives. 3. DFW FIRE TRAINING TOUR (8 min.) The Chief Training Officer, Bill Wekenborg, for the Dallas Fort Worth Department of Public Safety provides a tour of an airliner training facility (Boeing 747) and discusses techniques involved in handling airline emergencies. 4. BLACK POWDER INCIDENT (7 min.) Discusses the rollover of a flatbed truck bearing 20 tones of black powder on the second busiest highway in the U.S., Interstate 95 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Covers; scene safety, traffic control, evacuation of near-by residents, stabilization of cargo and the unified command system implemented. 5. COLONIAL PIPELINE BREAK (7 min.) In 1993, a 36-inch petroleum pipeline burst open near Reston, Virginia and spilled 408,000 gallons of diesel fuel into Sugarland Creek and the Potomac River threatening the water supplies of several communities. A massive unified command structure was set-up involving over 400 emergency response personnel and more than 40 state and local agencies. Segment covers the special hazards associated with underground pipelines and identifies pipeline problem potentials and how to respond to them. 6. RAIL EMERGENCIES AND OPERATION RESPOND (6 min.) Discusses a software database called, "OREIS" (Operation Respond Emergency Information System) which catalogues cargo and passenger carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This database can be used by the fire service in the initial set-up of the rail accident. Segment also includes a visit to the Fairfax County training grounds which provides real-life situations for firefighters. 7. FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. AERIAL OPERATIONS (30 min.) This segment covers the job performance requirements (formerly called objectives) for NFPA Standard 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications (1988 edition). Demonstrates the positioning of the aerial apparatus for specific tactical objectives, how to safely stabilize the aerial apparatus and how to operate the aerial device. 8. Includes instructor's guide on aerial operation, part one. 9. Includes trainer's guide on transportation emergencies.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, July 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 70 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) In Los Angeles, CA an update to March 23, 1998, story where shoulder restraints and helmets might have saved the lives of two paramedics and one patient in a helicopter crash. (b) In Worcester, MA, the young girl that is charged with setting the warehouse where six firefighters perished gives birth to a baby boy. (c) In Pittsburgh, PA, firefighters rescue a family of five. (d) The National Oceania & Atmospheric Association hopes that a new satellite will help to track weather storms. (e) In Reno, NV an arsonist sets seventeen fires. (f) In Los Alamos, NM the U.S. Census Bureau asks for help for fire victims. National Security and researchers lose data and years of study. (g) In Ventura, CA, firefighters contain brush fire. (h) Ronny Few is appointed to head the Nation's Fire Department. 2. CRUDE OIL DEMONSTRATION ( 4 min.) Depicts a demonstration of how a boilover occurs and also examines a step-by-step progression of a heat wave. 3. SHERWOOD, NORTH DAKOTA (10 min.) Segment goes back to the scene of a crude oil tank fire which resulted in two firefighter fatalities and five severe causalities. 4. THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA DEMONSTRATION ( 1 min.) This demonstration shows how thermal imaging technology can help firefighters predict the "heat wave" in crude oil tanks. (5) NEW TECHNOLOGY (5 min.) Segment demonstrates some of the new technology used for fighting boilovers before they happen. (6) ADDINGTON, OKLAHOMA (9 min.) Covers a crude oil storage tank fire which occurred on June 10, 1995 in Addington, OK and resulted in two firefighter fatalities. 7. FIREFIGHTER II TRAINING. AERIAL OPERATIONS, PART 2 (30 min.) Segment demonstrates how to operate the articulating aerial device. Shows how to position and stabilize the articulating aerial device and how to operate an elevated master stream from this device. 8. Includes lesson plans on operating the aerial apparatus, part two. 9. Includes trainer's guide on boilovers.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, August 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 105 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Depicts recent news clips. (a) Julie Barnes is out of jail on bond. She's charged with starting a fire that killed six Worchester, Massachusetts firefighters last December. (b) An Indiana man pleads guilty to 24 counts of arson in eight states. (c) President Clinton signs a bill for Los Alamos, New Mexico residents and the former national park superintendent apologizes for setting the controlled burn. (d) Colorado residents thank firefighters who saved their homes during the Hi Meadow and Bobcat fires. (e) Health risks of firefighting fire on the front lines. (f) Department of Energy addresses the fire at the Hanford nuclear reservation and its risk to firefighters. (g) Firefighters respond to a wall collapse at a four storey building in Manhattan. It was the second collapse in New York City in a week. (h) Explosion causes a collapse in a residential area of Brooklyn. Three bodies were recovered after hours of search and rescue. (i) Pararescuers airlift two men from the northwest side of Mt. Hood in Oregon. (j) New York fire and EMS crews respond to a subway derailment after three cars ran off the tracks. (k) Two planes collide in mid-air in Boca Raton, Florida. (l) A fire station in Colfax, Washington catches on fire leaving residents turning elsewhere for service.
2. INTRODUCTION (8 min.) Vincent Dunn defines structural collapse and discusses at what stage of a fire it is likely to occur. Also covers a fire in New York City (Oct. 7, 1966) where twelve firefighting personnel died in a floor collapse.
3. VENDOME, PART ONE (15 min.) Provides a case study of the Vendome Hotel (1872) building floor collapse in Boston, MA (June 17, 1971) in which nine firefighters perished. First segment discusses how unregulated renovations over the century weakened the structure's integrity and how this contributed to the collapse of the Vendome building.
4. VENDOME, PART TWO (20 min.) Continues to discuss how the structural collapse of the Vendome building occurred during overhaul operations. It also covers the changes that occurred as a result of the incident including changes to the Boston fire Code. Buildings over six storeys are now required to have fire suppression systems, and all historical buildings had to be retrofitted.
5. HACKENSACK FORD, PART ONE (10 min.) Provides a case study of the Hackensack, NJ Ford dealership roof collapse (July 1, 1988) which resulted in five firefighter fatalities. Organizational problems on the fireground, communications and the bow-string truss construction were all contributing factors to this incident.
6. HACKENSACK FORD, PART TWO (12 min.) Discusses the changes that occurred as a result of the Hackensack Ford fire. Vincent Dunn also discusses ways in which fire departments can minimize their risk on the fire scene by performing a size-up both inside and outside, accountability, rapid intervention teams, radios, pass devices/pass alarms, prefire planning, emergency evacuation warning signals and defensive operating procedures for timber truss and lightweight truss structures.
7. EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS. LESSON 5 (22 min.) Lesson demonstrates and explains the proper use of sirens. Explains the legal liabilities of siren abuse. Demonstrates safe positioning at any given emergency scene. Defines the term sirencide.
8. Includes supplemental materials on emergency vehicle operations.
9. Includes trainer's guide on structural collapse during firefighting by Vincent Dunn.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 105 min.)

1. AMERICAN HEAT NEWS (5 min.) Covers recent news clips. (a) Wildfires take their toll on firefighting resources. One firefighter dies when his water-dropping helicopter crashes. (b) Baltimore, Maryland fire department responds to a construction collapse. Two workers were killed when the cinder block wall collapsed. (c) Supports of the FIRE ACT speak in favour of the funding at a hearing in Washington, D.C.
(d) Utility crews in Baltimore severe a gas line...causes fire to erupt from manholes. (e) Firefighters in Ohio respond to a propane explosion at the AmeriGas plant in Cleveland. Static electricity is being blamed for the blast. (f) In Southfield, Michigan special rescue teams assist two workers whose scaffolding collapsed on the side of an office building. (g) The American Heart Association announces new guideline for CPR. (2) PAXTON HOTEL FIRE (17 min.) Segment looks back at the Paxton Hotel Fire (March 16, 1993, Chicago, IL) which resulted in twenty-three fatalities, even though there were over 100 successful ladder rescues performed. The building's alarm system was reportedly inoperative at the time of the fire. (3) ONE MERIDIAN PLAZA FIRE (5 min.) Segment discusses the One Meridian Plaza fire which occurred on February 23, 1991 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and resulted in three firefighter fatalities. The lack of standpipe operations, the potential for building collapse, delayed alarm and call, a complete electrical system failure were contributing factors in combating this office complex fire. (4) EXPECTATIONS OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (11 min.) Ken Farmer discusses the reality of sprinkler systems, where thing can go wrong. It covers three major points that firefighters need to be aware of when dealing with sprinklered building; design deficiencies, impairments before the fire and impairments during the fire. 5. NEW ORLEANS WAREHOUSE FIRE (1 min.) Briefly discusses an incident in a sprinklered warehouse currently under litigation. 6. MAJOR COMPONENTS OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (12 min.) Discusses the four major components of an automatic sprinkler system; water supply, piping system, valves and sprinkler heads. (7) FIREFIGHTER I , LESSON 11: PRI MARY SEARCH AND UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM RESCUE (28 min.) This is a multi-task lesson, that addresses firefighter skills for primary search and rescues and also includes some EMS SCBA operations. It also covers the Firefighter I requirements for Utility Control. Segment ends with a task orientated scenario on rescuing an unconscious victim out and over a ground ladder. (8) Includes trainer's guide for Lesson 11: Primary Search and Unconscious Victim Rescue. (9) Includes trainer's guide on fighting fires in sprinklered buildings and test questions.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Pittsburgh, PA : Cutler Hammer. Eaton, 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 12 min.)

The first part of this program (approx. 6 min.) explains how arc faults occur in residential dwellings. The second half is promotional information on arc fault circuit interrupters.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Calgary Police Service

Calgary, AB : Rogers Video, [2000?].

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 22 min.)

Discusses the C.A.R.E. Program (Community-Action in Response to Emergencies) a grass roots community-based program designed to help prepare neighbours to plan and work together before disaster strikes. The program is divided into two parts. The first part provides suggestions on how individuals and families can cope in their home during a large-scale emergency. The second part focuses on the C.A.R.E. Program and suggests how individuals/neighbours can work together for the first forty-eight hours while emergency services respond to life-threatening priorities.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Gustin, Bill

Tulsa, OK : Fire Engineering/PennWell Publishing, 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.)

This is part one of a two-part series on search and rescue. Part one discusses how to plan and size-up search and rescue efforts, adopt them to changing conditions, and execute them as safely as possible. It focuses on single family dwellings, although many of the practices and principles are applicable to performing searches in other residential dwellings.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Gustin, Bill

Tulsa, OK : Fire Engineering/PennWell Publishing, 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.)

This is part two of a two-part series on search and rescue. Part two focuses on fireground coordination, communications, tactics and procedures. Covers; ventilation procedures, basic search and rescue techniques, primary and secondary searches, thermal imaging devices and ladder rescues.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Barrie, ON : The New VR, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 12 min.)

A Port Severn firefighter was severely injured while fighting a vehicle fire. This program depicts the actual incident in progress.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Kidd, Steve; Czjkowski, John

3rd ed. -- St. Louis, MO : Mosby Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) + 1 book ca. : 110 p.

Program explains the basic theory behind vehicle extrication including extrication work habits, the golden hour, rescue action plans and safety considerations. Discusses design trends in autos, mini-vans and light trucks, and how it effects extrication. Also covers supplemental restraint systems (front and side air bags, inflatable curtains and pre-tensioning belts). Includes instructor's manual which contains; lesson outline, tactical exercises, video manuscript, transparency masters, comprehensive quiz, self-programmed instruction guide and glossary.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Kidd, Steve; Czajkowski, John

3rd. ed. -- St. Louis, MO : Mosby Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) + 1 book ca.: 112 p.

Program covers; the definition of hand tools and tool selection criteria, hand tool uses during the rescue action plan and tips for tool safety. Provides coverage of specific tools including: reciprocal saws, pneumatic tools, basic hand tools, manual hydraulics, "Glass Master" and more. Also discusses cutting plastics. Includes instructor's manual which contains; lesson outline, tactical exercises, video manuscript, transparency masters, comprehensive quiz, self-programmed instruction guide and glossary.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Kidd, Steve; Czjkowski, John

3rd. ed. -- St. Louis, MO : Mosby Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) + 1 book ca.: 100 p.

Program discusses the use of powered hydraulic tools on the vehicle extrication scene. Provides an orientation to powered hydraulic tools and a brief review of the rescue action plan. Demonstrates the use of tools during a basic disentanglement phase and illustrates; roof displacement, door removal (including minivan sliding doors, pick-up trucks with a third door), seat displacement, dash lift and the removal of impaled objects. Describes safety precautions for undeployed air bag systems. Also includes instructor's manual which contains: lesson outline, tactical exercises, video manuscript, transparency masters, comprehensive quiz, self-programmed instruction guide and glossary.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Kidd, Steve; Czjkowski, John

3rd. ed. -- St. Louis, MO : Mosby Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) 1 book ca.: 105 p.

This program explores how the patient's situation affects the extrication scene. It covers the physical and psychological considerations, efficient assessment, protection, immobilization, and removal of patients. Other issues addressed include: kinetics of trauma, infection control and universal precautions, children's injuries from supplemental restraints, considerations for the elderly and rescuer safety and lifting techniques. Also incudes instructor's manual which contains; lesson outline, tactical exercises, video manuscript, transparency masters, comprehensive quiz, self-programmed instruction guide and glossary.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Kidd, Steve; Czjkowski, John

3rd. ed. -- St. Louis, MO : Mosby Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) + 1 book ca.: 108 p.

The program is intended to focus on some of the advanced extrication practices necessary for a successful rescue effort. It covers; the organization of the extrication team, safety precautions necessary for large-scale incidents, size-up considerations, cars on their sides, roofs or each other, lifting and hoisting operations, multiple vehicle accidents and vehicle underride/override situations. Includes instructor's manual which contains; lesson outline, tactical exercises, video manuscript, transparency masters, comprehensive quiz, self-programmed guide and glossary.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Carrollton, TX : Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN), 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.) + 1 book ca.: 34 p.

Program covers emergency response guidelines for air bag equipped vehicles. It includes a brief history of air bags and looks at some of the latest models and discusses what responders need to know to perform vehicle extrications safely. Covers standard operating procedures for air bags and vehicles involved in a fire incident, and occurrences where either air bags were deployed or un-deployed. Also includes documents on air bag safety taken from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration web site: http://www.htsa.dot.gov./

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Quincy, MA : National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 16 min.)

Program covers the essential steps for a health care facility fire response. Discusses what a fire safety plan is and why following the plan may be crucial in the event of a fire. Covers; the importance of periodic drills, the significance of smoke compartments and smoke barrier doors, horizontal and vertical evacuation methods and the importance of relying on the person's own judgement in addition to the fire safety plan. It also includes a presenter's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Bala Cynwyd, PA : FM Global, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 CD-ROM + 1 instructor's manual ca.: 81 p. + 1 student outline ca.: 22 p.

This CD-ROM explains how a sprinkler operates, how sprinkler systems are designed, why sprinklered buildings burn, and how to avoid any action that could cause a sprinkler system to unnecessarily fail. The disc includes an instructor's lesson plan, a four-hour PowerPoint training program, video clips and student handouts. Please note: This training program is available to fire departments free of charge from FM Global. Their web site address is http://www.fmglobal.com.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc- book

New Orleans, LA : Syndistar, Inc., 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 12 min.)

This program identifies four simple steps one can follow to prepare for fire emergencies in the home. Discusses how to prepare, plan, practice and review fire drills. The video details everything from installing smoke detectors, using fire escape ladders to removing clutter and making sure that all windows open from the inside. It also stresses the importance of conducting fire drills twice a year and how to simulate the conditions of a fire. Includes leader's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Toronto, ON : Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General. Office of the Fire Marshal. Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, [1995?].

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 audiocassette

Audiocassette contains six public service announcements (PSA's) presented by the Fire Marshal of Ontario, Bernard Moyle, David Breech, a fire survivor and Elsie Styles a private citizen representing senior's concerns. Topics covered include: smoke alarms, escape planning, space heater safety, children and matches/lighters, careless smoking and cooking safety.

Format: audiovisual- audiocassette

Toronto, ON : Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General. Office of the Fire Marshal. Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, [1994?].

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 audiocassette (approx. 3 min.)

Audiocassette contains four public service announcements presented by the Fire Marshal of Ontario, Bernard A. Moyle. Covers: smoke alarms, escape planning, cooking fires and children playing with matches/lighters.

Format: audiovisual- audiocassette

New Orleans, LA : Syndistar, Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Featuring interviews with fire survivors and firefighters on the front lines, this program presents the reality of fire and the damage it causes to human lives. Discusses some of the myths about fire, typical fire hazards in the home (eg. space heaters, extension cords, matches, etc.), the importance of conducting fire drills and having smoke alarms maintained regularly. Includes leader's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Toronto, ON : Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General. Office of the Fire Marshal. Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, 1999

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 compact disc (approx. 5 min.)

This compact disc contains fourteen fire safety messages prepared by the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council. The CD includes fire safety messages by the Fire Marshal of Ontario, Mr. Bernard Moyle, Toronto Fire Chief Alan Speed and other members of the council. Topics covered include: kitchen safety, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide, escape planning, smoking, drinking, holiday fire safety, fireplace and candle safety, children and matches, burns and Christmas tree safety.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc

Rolf Jensen and Associates

Chicago, IL : Protection Knowledge Concepts, Inc. (PKC), 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 20 min.) + 1 book ca.: 6 p.

Part one of a four-part series on fire sprinkler systems. Tape one covers: what is a fire sprinkler system; wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction and deluge systems, piping arrangements, tree, gridded and looped systems, types of sprinklers and their purpose, sprinkler system applications, special hazard situations and the benefits of automatic sprinkler protection. Also includes test questions for the entire series.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Rolf Jensen and Associates

Chicago, IL : Protection Knowledge Concepts, Inc. (PKC), 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 20 min.) + 1 book ca.: 6 p.

Part two of a four-part series on fire sprinkler systems. Tape two explores the factors that should be considered when selecting an automatic sprinkler system. Also covers: hazard classification, special occupancy hazards, sprinkler design issues, water supply, sprinkler spacing, and location and piping material. Also includes test questions for the entire series.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Rolf Jensen and Associates

Chicago, IL : Protection Knowledge Concepts, Inc. (PKC), 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 14 min.) + 1 book ca.: 6 p.

Part three of a four-part series on fire sprinkler systems. Tape three explains how water supplies are evaluated and calculated for a fire sprinkler system. Covers: public mains, fire pumps, (horizontal/split case and vertical shaft turbines), tanks (pressure tanks, elevated tanks and suction tanks and reservoirs), fire pump acceptance tests and maintenance frequency. Also includes test questions for the entire series.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Rolf Jensen and Associates

Chicago, IL : Protection Knowledge Concepts, Inc. (PKC), 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 20 min.) + 1 book ca.: 6 p.

Final program of a four-part series on fire sprinkler systems. Part four covers: the importance of sprinkler maintenance, inspection and testing, fire pump maintenance and discusses the inspection and testing forms.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.)

Program one of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to establish safety practices and procedures for fire suppression personnel engaged in structural fire training evolutions under live fire conditions. Discusses the importance of conducting live fire training and identifies considerations for acquiring and preparing buildings for live fire training including; structure type, ownership, written permission, proof of insurance/appropriate permits, building inspection, removal of hazards and an examination of environmental hazards. Also includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program two of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer in preparing for a live burn by identifying where possible exposure structures may be and how to implement spectator safety procedures. Segment identifies potential exposures at the scene of a live burn training site including; adjacent buildings or utility services, trees, brush and surrounding vegetation, streets or highways, pedestrian traffic and an awareness of weather conditions. Also discusses how to implement appropriate control measures to protect and restrict spectators from the area surrounding a live fire training site. Trainer's guide also included.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program three of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer plan the necessary primary and backup water supply for live fire training inlcuding; how to calculate the amount of water required, how to set up an alternate water source and how to establish water delivery at the training site. Includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program four of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer plan all vehicle staging procedures for live fire training evolutions. It includes apparatus placement (medical/fire), placement of support vehicles (law enforcement), and the layout for ingress/egress of other emergency vehicles from the training site. Includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program five of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer in conducting a pre-burn briefing session for live fire training evolutions. Covers the creation of a diagram indicating structure, layout/floor plans, establishing crew assignments, a discussion of possible problems, solutions and back-up plans and a walk-through inspection of the building. Includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program six of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer in determining the appropriate accelerants to use in live fire training evolutions. It identifies accelerants that are appropriate and those that are prohibited from use in live fire training scenarios. Also covers how accelerants react and their characteristics . Includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program seven of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer in determining how room construction can affect the growth, development and spread of fire. Also covers how to properly document fuel loading, including furnishings; wall and floor coverings and ceiling materials; type of construction of the structure, including type of roof and combustible void spaces; and the dimensions of the room.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

Program eight of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer in conducting a safe and successful live fire training evolutions. Discusses the safety requirements for a live fire training evolution including; (1) have a safety officer appointed at all evolutions (2) clearly stating the safety officer's authorities and responsibilities (3) designating one person as the ignition officer to control materials being burned (4) establishing fireground communications (5) establishing a building evacuation plan. Also includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN)

Carrollton, TX : Primedia Workplace Learning Company, 1995.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 25 min.)

This is the final program of a nine-part series on live burn training which utilizes NFPA Standard 1403. This lesson is designed to assist the training officer in determining the appropriate protective clothing and equipment for live fire training evolutions. It lists the types of protective clothing and equipment required for live fire training including; protective coats, helmets, gloves, scba's (self-contained breathing apparatus), footwear, pass devices, radios, fireground accountability systems, etc. Also includes trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Detrick Lawrence Corporation

Plymouth, MA : Emergency Film Group, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 22 min) + 1 book: ca. 55 p.

Program describes first responder safety awareness responsibilities. Responders are taught to recognize the presence of hazardous materials, to size-up the situation and to determine what specific products is involved and the associated risk hazards. Covers: placarding and labelling, containers, the FA 704 system and the U.S. DOT Emergency Response Guide book. It also stresses the ability to realize the need for additional resources and to make appropriate notifications to the communications centre. This program meets OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 471 first responder awareness level standards. Includes a leader's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Detrick Lawrence Corporation

Plymouth, MA : Emergency Film Group, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 28 min.)

Highlights the different types of foam and how they work to extinguish fire and control vapours. Covers: fluoroprotein, AFFF, FFFP, Class A and alcohol-type foams. Discusses the properties and suitability of each foam type for different classes of fire, vapour control, foam blankets, proper application techniques, the equipment used to deliver finished foam, compatibility issues and the NFPA specs on foam application.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

New Orleans, LS : Syndistar, Inc., 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 10 min.)

With the use of animation and lively music this program aimed at young children covers how to safely evacuate a home during a fire. It teaches children to know the sound of the smoke alarm, to crawl low under smoke, check the door for heat, know two ways out, the firefighter is their friend and to wait at the safe meeting place. It also includes a leader's guide and activity book.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Audience: primary division school children

Princeton, NJ : Stonehouse Media, Incorporated, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 2 compact discs

Interfire VR is a CD-ROM based interactive training program for fire/arson investigators. Using photo-realistic virtual reality techniques, the student is put in the shoes of the fire investigator and has access to the fire scene, personnel and witnesses, on-scene experts in the field, and information on items relating to evidence and fire origin. Program consists of two-CD-ROMs (1) The Scenario provides a case study presented with witnesses, authorities and evidence information in a 360 degrees environment. (2) The Tutorial provides a step-by-step process which combines the best of investigative theory with successful real-world practices. It also includes a Resource File with information on fire-related topics. Please note: new material will be continually added to the Resource Centre on the interFire website (www.interfire.org). The interfire VR CD-ROM is available free of charge excluding shipping and handling costs through this website.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc

Stein, Paul H.

Newbury Park, CA : PHS Enterprises, 1992.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 30 min.)

Program identifies important keys to success for oral department interviews. Stresses the importance of being prepared for the interview, taking practice orals, the importance of the application, resume and covering letter, proper dress and the types of questions that may be asked during the interview.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

New Orleans, LS : Syndistar, Inc., 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 8 min.)

With animation, state of the art graphics and lively music this program teaches young children that if they see matches or lighters they should leave them alone and to tell an adult if they are found. It also discusses to stay away from other "hot things" like; barbecues, space heaters, fireplaces, etc. It also mentions how to cool a burn, if they should have an accident. Includes leader's guide and activity booklet.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Audience: primary division school children

Glen Bernie, MD : Holmatro Inc., 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 40 min.)

This training program is designed to provide a basic understanding of new vehicle technology. Discusses how new vehicle safety systems affect the firefighter on the scene of a vehicle extrication and provides options for working around them. Discusses basic guidelines on the following topics; battery technology, glass management, vehicle structure/frame materials, supplemental restraint systems, vehicle fires and extrication techniques.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

New Orleans, LA : Syndistar, Inc., 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 15 min.)

Program provides daycare staff personnel with an overview of fire safety procedures including prevention, use and maintenance of fire safety equipment and evacuation procedures. Covers basic fire chemistry and the importance of remaining calm during evacuation. It also features a realistic simulation of a fire in a daycare centre to get its message across. A leader's guide is also included.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General. Office of the Fire Marshal

Toronto, ON : Digital Video Productions, 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 13 min.) 1 book ca.: 53 p.

This program was developed to address Recommendation #9 from the report entitled, "Protecting the Public and the Environment by Improving Fire Safety of Ontario's Recycling and Waste Handling Facilities." The video aims to: enhance public awareness about the importance of compliance with applicable regulations by informing the public about penalties for failure to comply. It reinforces the importance of public adherence to fire safety, workplace and environmental regulations. Identifies the serious consequences that result from a person's failure to comply with fire, environmental and workplace regulations. It also identifies the important role inspection agencies, crown attorneys and municipal lawyers play in the enforcement of those safety regulations. Also includes the new "Fire Safety Enforcement Guideline" (ref. : OFM Communique 2000-10, April 25, 2000).

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Carrollton, TX : Fire and Emergency Television Network (FETN), 1998.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 27 min.)

This program describes the differences between an adult and a pediatric physical assessment. Recognizes developmental norms for the pediatric population including: approximate weight, normal vital signs, normal motor skills, and normal cognitive skills. Identifies the most common causes of pediatric emergencies. Briefly looks at hear murmurs, congenital heart defects and the medication, Verapamil. It also includes a trainer's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

New Orleans, LA : Syndistar, Inc., 1997.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 15 min.)

The narrator in this program leads the audience through a drill emphasizing steps everyone needs to take to safely prepare for and execute a fire evacuation, whether from a single or multi-story structure. Specifically, the video outlines evacuation and safety procedures recommended for persons with impaired mobility such as the elderly or disabled. It also demonstrates lifts and carries, to assist persons who are physically limited. Includes a leader's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire Simulations Inc.

Saddle Brook, NJ : Fire Engineering, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 compact disc CD ROM for Windows 95 and 3.1 + 1 book

This interactive training program covers all of the positions and assignments associated with the 1st due ladder company operations at a detached peak roof private dwelling. It covers the tasks of locating and confining the fire, primary and secondary searches, ventilation and overhaul. In addition to a student self-paced module, the CD has an instructor-led module, a testing module and a construction module.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc- book

Callan, Michael; Hildebrand, Michael
Noll, Gregory

Chester, MD : Red Hat Publishing Company, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: Kit contains: 1 book ca.: 290 p. : ill. + 1 facilitator's guide (lesson plans + overhead transparency masters) + 1 CD-ROM (containing a slide presentation in PowerPoint) + 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 49 min.)

Developed by the National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education and Research Council, this training kit provides information on how to handle a propane incident, as well as on how the propane industry and the fire service can work together in pre-incident planning and training activities. The kit consists of; one textbook, one videotape, one CD-ROM containing a slide presentation in PowerPoint and a facilitator's guide. The textbook deals with U.S. legislation and regulations, the physical properties of propane, non-bulk and bulk container designs and features, along with issues surrounding bulk storage and transportation. Further sections detail tactical response guidelines, general response procedures, and product removal, transfer and recovery operations. The video explains the standards LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) containers must meet, including non-bulk and bulk and DOT portable cylinders. Placards and labels to used during transportation are depicted and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) data plates are shown. The second part of the program discusses controlling the incident scene, gathering and evaluating hazard and risk information. It also covers the selection and use of protective clothing, managing resources, implementing response objectives, and steps to take to terminate the incident. The facilitator's guide was developed to deliver the package in a direct manner. It includes lesson plans and overhead masters for reproduction. The kit was provided to all fire departments in the United States free of charge. Please note: corrections or updates to the textbook and facilitator's guide can be found on the Propane Safety website, http://www.propanesafety.com. The book in this kit is also available at the Ontario Fire College Resource Centre as "Propane Emergencies" TP 761 .P94 .HIL 1999.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book- kit

Frankfort, IL : Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 12 min.)

Program walks viewer through two home fire scenarios, one with a residential sprinkler system, and one without. Also discusses how residential sprinklers are installed and activated, as well as the benefits and common misconceptions. It also includes: a home fire sprinkler system guide, manual and two newsletters.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Fire Simulations Inc.

Saddle Brook, NJ : Fire Engineering, 1997.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 compact disc CD-ROM for Windows 95 and 3.1

This is a multi-media interactive training simulation CD-ROM focusing on row store fires. It is primarily targeted to personnel who are faced with the task of incident command. There are two distinct programs presented. The student self-paced module is designed to allow students to control the rate at which they complete the scenario by entering information into the program. The instructor-led module allows the training instructor to manipulate the program and match it to the expertise of the student participants.

Format: audiovisual- compact disc

Quincy, MA : National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 18 min.)

Program explains the proper use of fire extinguishers and the importance of first notifying the fire department. Identifies the most common types of portable fire extinguishers and the different class of fire extinguisher each is designed to fight. Also explains and demonstrates the procedure represented by the acronym PASS - pull (the pin), aim (at the base of the fire), squeeze (the operating lever), and sweep (the nozzle from side to side). Includes presenter's guide.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Quincy, MA : National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 16 min.)

The program identifies the general hazards of electricity (shock, thermal burn, flash burn, and arc blast) and discusses how to create an electrically safe work condition. It defines the four approach boundaries for personal safety: limited approach, restricted approach prohibited approach and flash hazard boundary. Explains the proper procedures for locking out equipment prior to working on it and for restoring the equipment to service afterwards. Covers: electrical hazards associated with wet locations, and plug connected equipment and overhead electrical lines, and the appropriate types of personal protective equipment required for working on or near live conductors. The footage is shot in a variety of work environments and demonstrates correct procedures around electrical equipment up to 600 volts. It also includes a guide for presenters.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

Children's Television Workshop. Sesame Street Muppets

Emmitsburg, MD : United States Fire Administration Publications, 1996.

Reading/Viewing Length: Kit contains: 1 audiocassette + 1 book ca.: 68 p. + 2 posters + 1 activity booklet

This activity book and the accompanying cassette of songs and stories helps educators reach preschoolers with simple, memorable fire safety messages. Topics include: hot things burn, matches and lighters are for grown-ups, put a burn in cold water, stop drop and roll procedure, firefighters rescue people, get out and stay out, smoke detectors and planning for fire drills. The kit also includes two posters and one activity booklet that can be reproduced. This training package is available free of charge to the fire service at the following web site: http://usfa.fema.gov.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book- kit

Audience: preschool children , primary division school children

New Orleans, LA : Syndistar, Inc., 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 7 min.)

With animation and lively music this program teaches young children the correct, "Stop, Drop and Roll" procedure and how to cool a burn if an accident happens. It also includes a leader's guide and activity book.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette- book

Audience: primary division school children

Toronto, ON : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), 1999.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 4 min.)

Program looks at the hazards associated with trouble lights when they are used around gasoline and suggests ways in which these potential hazards could be prevented.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, January 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 53 min.)

1. TRENCH RECOVERY, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (10 min.) Segment covers the fire department's response to a trench collapse/body recovery effort. Mutual aid coordination, rotation, and rehab are discussed. 2. FERRIS WHEEL RESCUE, NEWARK, DE (6 min.) Depicts the rescue of two passengers on a carnival Ferris wheel. Details the successful rescue and includes an interview with an assistant state fire marshal, as the ride operator had neither the proper permits, or insurance. 3. VENTILATION BASICS. PART IV (10 min.) This is the last segment on ventilation basics. Looks at the tools used for ventilation, both on the roof and horizontal ventilation on the ground. 4. FIREFIGHTER ARSON. PART II (7 min.) Second of four segment continues to examine the subject of firefighter arson. Covers the psychological motivation for the crime, statistics on behaviour, the vanity aspect involved, the prevalence of the youth-firesetter and the attitude of the U.S. courts. 6. VEHICLE CHECKS: BLS. PART II (12 min.) Segment examines a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit and reviews its inventory of medical equipment and aids. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. TECHNICAL RESCUE (3 min.) Dr. Kramer discusses the issue of technical rescues and questions whether the existence of technical rescue teams enhance or diminish the firefighting mission.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, February 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 60 min.)

1. TRACTOR-TRAILER/FORD PROBE ACCIDENT. SPRING, TX (11 min.) Depicts a vehicle extrication involving a Ford Probe vehicle that was pinned underneath an eighteen-wheeler tractor-trailer. Surprisingly, the occupant in the Ford Probe suffered only minor injuries. (2) SEWER PIPE RESCUE, WILMINGTON, DE (8 min.) Depicts the rescue of a woman whose leg plunged into a sewer pipe up to the knee, with her foot pointing straight down. Segment discusses the joint EMS/Fire efforts, crowd control and shielding the victim from the equipment being used. (3) FIREFIGHTER ARSON, PART III (9 min.) Part three of four segments continues to examine the subject of firefighter arson. Covers the responsibility of the fire department's management and the role of the fire marshal's office in this issue. Also discusses screening and testing for revealing firefighter arsonists. (4) SURPLUS EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION (13 min.) Presents a survey of various surplus vehicles and equipment acquired for a minimal amount of money. 5. VEHICLE CHECK: ALS PART III (12 min.) Segment examines an Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit and reviews its inventory of medical equipment and aids. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. PERSONNEL OVERKILL ON-SCENE (3 min.) Dr. Kramer discusses the issue of responding personnel and whether or not an excess of firefighters or rescuers on-scene is beneficial or not. 7. Includes instructor's guide on firefighter arson, part three. 8. Includes instructor's guide on surplus equipment acquisition.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, March 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 54 min.)

1. ORCHARDS APARTMENT FIRE, DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH (13 min.) Segment covers a two-storey, low rise apartment fire and the fire department's response. Discusses pre incident planning, size-up, firefighting strategies and the use of Class A foam. 2. PLANT FACTORY FIRE, GLENDORA, NJ (10 min.) Depicts a fire at an industrial warehouse complex containing paints and other unknown chemicals. Air and run-off pollution were monitored and determined not to be a problem. A utility trailer with acetylene tanks were a protected exposure, as the radiant heat was severe. 3. FIREFIGHTER ARSON. PART IV (5 min.) Last segment of series provides some solutions to the problems of firefighter arson, including developing a proactive awareness to risk groups, greater dialogue between fire departments and associations and the need for better legislation. 4. TANKER-PUMPER DRAFTING OPERATION. PART I. (11 min.) Part one covers the procedure for suctioning of water from portable water pens or "bags" directly into the primer pumper. 5. ACCIDENTAL FINGER AMPUTATION (6 min.) Covers an actual incident involving a man who severed three fingers with a circular saw. Fortunately, the patient had the severed finger reattached and overall regained 80 percent of the use of his fingers. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. PERSONNEL OVERKILL ON-SCENE (2 min.) Dr. Kramer raises questions about engine company functions at fires and asks which are more important: engine or truck operations? 7. Includes trainer's guide on Firefighter Arson, Part IV. 8. Includes trainer's guide on Tanker Pumper Drafting Operation, Part I.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, April 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 62 min.)

1. FARMERS MARKET TIRE FIRE, JACKSONVILLE, FL (11 min.) Thermal winds, fallen power lines and lack of water supply were contributing factors to fighting a tire fire in Jacksonville, Florida. 2. CAR/GUY WIRE RESCUE, DEPTFORD, NJ (10 min.) Discusses incident involving a vehicle up against a telephone pole in the vertical position, suspended by high tension wires. Discusses the rescue procedures. 3. TANKER-PUMP DRAFTING OPERATIONS. PART II ( 8 min.) This segment covers the power-filling of tankers from a drafting source. 4. FIRE/EMS CROSS-STAFFING (7 min.) North Naples, (FL) Fire and Rescue has instituted a program where paramedics from the local county-controlled ambulance division ride with firefighters on their apparatus and firefighter/EMT's ride with the ambulances, increasing each crew by one and supplying additional EMS (emergency medical services) personnel for each call, the great majority - which are medical related. 5. SEASONAL MEDICAL RESPONSES (10 min.) Segment looks at seasonal EMS responses for pre-hospital care providers. Discuses asthma, allergies, and snake and spider bites and their basic treatment. 6. NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER FLOOD RELIEF (9 min.) With the assistance of the VFIS Insurance, a North Carolina Flood Relief effort has been formed to help the emergency service personnel in North Carolina who lost all of their personal processions in recent flooding. 7. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. APPROPRIATE APPARATUS UTILIZATION (3 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates whether or not expensive firefighting apparatus should be used to make EMS calls, even with additional staffing. 8. Includes instructor's guide on tanker/pumping drafting operations, part 2. 9. Includes instructor's guide on fire/EMS cross-staffing.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, May 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 57 min.)

1. LOW RISE APARTMENT FIRE, TOMBALL, TX (9 min.) Lightning struck a three-storey apartment complex in suburban Houston and began a fire in the cockloft area. Segment discusses mutual aid, restricted access, incident command, crowd control and firefighter rehab. 2. SHRIMP BOAT FIRE, NORTH NAPLES, FL (MARITME) (10 min.) North Naples (FL) Fire Department, Isle of Capri Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard respond to a shrimp boat fire in international waters. In the end the U.S. Coast Guard called off the fire attack due to environmental concerns and decided to let the boat's diesel fuel burn itself off. 3. POWERED ENTRY TOOLS: WATER-COOLED CHAINSAW/EXOTHERMIC CUTTING TORCH (12 min.) This training segment covers the proper use of a water-cooled chainsaw with punch cuts and a newer-style exothermic cutting torch. 4. QUICK DRILLS; QUICK ENTRY WINDOW CUT AND VEHICLE EXTRICATION DOUBLE DOOR CUT (8 min.) Segment reviews the basics: an enlarged window cut with a chainsaw for gaining access to a structure and a vehicle extrication, double door cut, used to gain access to passengers trapped in the front seat. 5. SEASONAL MEDICAL RESPONSES CONTINUED: BEE STINGS AND LATEX ALLERGY (11 min.) Covers the basics of treating bee stings and discusses the facts about latex allergy. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. THE ROLE OF THE SAFETY OFFICER (2 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates the role of the "Safety Officer" and wonders whether or not we've become to safe on the fireground. 7. Includes instructor's guide on powered entry tools. 8. Includes trainer's guide on executing an enlarged window opening and executing a double-door vehicle extrication cut. 9. Includes test questions on the role of the safety officer (Open Learning Program through the University of Cincinnati Continuing Education Program).

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, June 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 55 min.)

1. PROPANE GAS LEAK, PITTSFIELD, MA (9 min.) Pittsfield (MA) fire personnel discuss their response to a leaking 600-gallon propane tank that was situated adjacent to a shopping centre. Also covers the properties of propane and provides other possible solutions to this type of emergency situation. (2) AUTO PARTS STORE FIRE, TOMBALL, TX (9 min.) Tomball (TX) fire personnel discuss their response to an auto parts store fire. Covers; mutual aid, communications, accountability, size-up, incident command and firefighter rehab. Hazardous materials was an issue and the environmental authorities suggested that the building be allowed to burn rather than incur additional contaminated run-off. 3. TOOL TALK (12 min.) Segment presents a detailed description and usage guidelines for hydraulic extrication tools (in particular the Hurst tool, also known as the Jaws of Life) and the Unifer gas-powered ventilation fan. 4. COMPANY OFFICER COMMAND AREA (8 min.) The Rock Hill (MO) Fire Department presents a unique idea for utilizing personnel on the way to a fire call. The company officer switches seats with one of the firefighters: the firefighter assists the driver with the lights and sirens as a "focused response team" while the company officer sits in the rear with a labtop computer, allowing him time to preplan for the incident at the destination ahead. 5. EMS BIKES (10 min.) Segment discusses how EMS (emergency medical services) can utilize a mountain bike unit. The mobility of bikes allows paramedics to access areas no vehicle could reach, at a speed faster than foot and often through crowds. (6) KRAMER VS. KRAMER. COMPANY OFFICER COMMAND AREA (2 min.) Professor/Fire Chief Bill Kramer debates whether or not it's a good idea to put a firefighter in the front seat, risking safe arrival of the apparatus, just to allow the company officer to pre-plan for the incident ahead. (7) Includes trainer's guide on extrication tools and ventilation fans. (8) Includes trainer's guide on company officer command area.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, July 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 58 min.)

1. RESIDENTIAL HOUSE FIRE, JACKSONVILLE, FL (9 min.) The availability of water and the timing of its accessibility, and incorrect calling information were contributing factors involved in attacking an 80-year old residential house fire. 2. TRASH TRUCK RESCUE, WILMINGTON, DE (10 min.) A trash truck which lost its brakes rolled over a retaining wall, ending mostly upright up in a pond twenty feet below the road surface, with one occupant trapped inside. The incident became a multi-aspect technical rescue involving water and high angle rescue. 3. HOSPITAL FIRE SIMULATION/DRILL (23 min.) Segment covers the planning and coordination aspects of planning a fire drill and the logistical details and problems of executing a hospital fire drill. The simulation was conducted at the Research Belton Hospital in Missouri. It is extremely realistic, using theatrical smoke and internal hospital alarms and communications. Analysis and review follows the drill with suggestions for improvement. 4. EMS BIKES, PART II (10 min.) This segment covers bike handling and maneuverability exercises and appropriate BLS (basic life support) and ALS (advanced life support) equipment that might be carried aboard. 5. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. RESCUES BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL (3 min.) Professor/Dr. Kramer debates whether or not it's a good idea to allow valuable hospital personnel to risk attempting untrained and unprotected rescues. 6. Includes trainer's guide on conducting hospital fire simulation/drills. 7. Includes test questions on untrained personnel rescues (part of an Open Learning Program through the University of Cincinnati Continuing Education).

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, August 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 60 min.)

1. AUTO DEALERSHIP FIRE, WILMINGTON, DE (9 min.) A swift moving fire at an auto dealership created many tactical challenges for Wilmington fire personnel. A wall collapse and exposure protection were major obstacles encountered during this fire. 2. MUSTANG/BRIDGE RESCUE, SPRING, TX (11 min.) Depicts a highway/bridge vehicle rescue. The vehicle was stabilized using a wrecker, extrication and medical treatment was begun simultaneously. 3. INCIDENT COMMAND BASICS. PART I (11 min.) Segment looks at incident command basics. It covers the phases of incident command: (a) pre-planning (b) size-up
(c) overall strategy (d) resources. 4. MUTUAL AID 2000 (12 min.) Johnson County in Eastern Kansas is undergoing incredible growth. This segment prepared by Overland Park (KS) outlines how they are handling the situation and describes the kind of mutual aid training they do in order to maintain emergency protection in the county. 5. FIRE MEDICS. PHTLS REFRESHER TRAINING. PART I (11 min.) Segment covers the "Prehospital Trauma Life Support" (PHTLS) refresher course provided by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. This segment presents excerpts from the session on pediatric and geriatric emergency care. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. COLLEGIATE KNOWLEDGE VS. FIREGROUND EXPERIENCE (4 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates the value of fire science education versus actual knowledge picked up on the fireground. 7. Includes trainer's guide on incident command basics, part one. 8. Includes trainer's guide on mutual aid 2000.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, September 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videocassette (approx. 50 min.)

1. McDONALD'S RESTAURANT FIRE, HOUSTON, TX (9 min.) Segment covers a truss roof construction fire at a local McDonald's Restaurant in Houston, TX. Discusses; incident command, mutual aid, firefighter rehab and the use of EMS personnel. 2. SUSPICIOUS CHURCH FIRE, LOUISVILLE, KY (9 min.) Fern Creek Fire Personnel (KY) discuss their strategies in combating a suspicious church fire. Covers; incident command, fireground operations and the use of thermal imaging cameras in detecting potential roof collapse. It also mentions their dealings with the ATF (Arson Task Force/FBI), since all church fires are under their jurisdiction by Presidential Orders. (3) MASTER STREAM TECHNIQUES. PART I (8 min.) This segment demonstrates master stream techniques for a small truck crew including handling dumpster fires with a deck gun and monitor deployment. 4. INCIDENT COMMAND BASICS. PART II (8 min.) Discusses overall strategy issues and implications which affect command decisions. It also features "The Ten Command-ments". 5. PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support): PATIENT ASSESSMENT-1. PART II (11 min.) Features a hands-on module on patient assessment. 6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. OFFENSIVE VS. DEFENSIVE FIREFIGHTING (3 min.) Professor/Chief Kramer debates whether or not sensitivity to line of duty deaths or overconcern for firefighter safety impinge on our ability to render aggressive fire protection. (7) Includes trainer's guide on master stream techniques, part one. (8) Includes trainer's guide on incident command basics, part two.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette

St. Louis, MO : Working Fire, October 2000.

Reading/Viewing Length: 1 VHS videotape (approx. 58 min.)

1. MATT REILLY'S RESTAURANT FIRE, LANESBOROUGH, MA (12 min.) Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Pittsfield Fire Department respond to an electrical fire in a restaurant. A lack of manpower on the scene, structural additions/changes to the restaurant, a gas-fed heater in the roof, and communications were critical in combatting this incident. 2. PEPPER RIDGE TOWNHOME APARTMENT FIRE, NEWCASTLE COUNTY, DE (8 min.) Mill Creek Fire Department discuss their strategies in combatting a fire in a townhouse complex. Railroad tie walls, used to break a slope leading down to the apartments, had become wet and slippery and became a hazard to firefighters during this incident. 3. MASTER STREAM TECHNIQUES. PART II (7 min.) Segment demonstrates master stream hose efficiencies between one fifty-foot, 5-inch hose and two-fifty foot, 2.5-inch hoses by taking flow readings with a pitot tube. 4. INCIDENT COMMAND BASICS. PART III (9 min.) Discusses the resources that are available to the incident commander and how to deploy them. 5. PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support): PATIENT ASSESSMENT II. PART III (12 min.) This is the second of a two-part hands-on module on patient assessment from the view of an emergency room trauma nurse.
6. KRAMER VS. KRAMER. MIXING DEPARTMENTS IN MUTUAL AID (3 min.) Professor/Chief Bill Kramer debates whether mixing volunteer and paid fire departments on the fireground is a good idea. Issues of competency, speed of response and trust are explored. 7. Includes trainer's guide on master stream techniques, part two. 8. Includes trainer's guide on incident command basics, part three.

Format: audiovisual- videocassette