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Articles from ResponderSafetyOnline.com HLR-Emergency Response Zone

Responders Go High-Tech: This is Not Your Father's Rescue Vehicle While first responders are not strangers to new technology, the latest bells and whistles on rescue vehicles make recent advancements seem like old news.

Oxygen Deficiency: The Silent Killer Injury or death due to oxygen deficiency is a common hazard in the petrochemical, refining and other industries, and confined spaces, if not properly monitored, can create hazards for workers and rescuers.

Methamphetamine: Recipe for Disaster There is an ever-increasing likelihood that firefighters and police officers will stumble upon a methamphetamine lab and step into danger.

Mail Center Security Post 9/11 With an estimated 40,000 white powder hoaxes since 2004 – more than 1,100 per month – chemical, biological, and explosive substances sent through the mail system still pose an all-too-real threat.

Firefighter Foot Protection: Standards and Hazards Firefighters require protective footwear that can stand up to the host of dangers found on the job: high heat, slippery surfaces, difficult terrain, standing water, punctures, cuts, abrasions and more. After considering the importance of proper fit, traction, and the capacity for ease of movement and agility, it’s clear that a lot is riding on those two boots.