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  2. Fire prevention - Wikipedia

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    Firefighters teaching a class of young students about how to properly use a fire extinguisher Children are a major target of fire prevention knowledge. Firefighters will often visit schools and teach students the basics of fire protection and fire safety , including how to evacuate from a burning building and how to prevent fires by avoiding ...

  3. Snow removal - Wikipedia

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    Most snow removal by individuals is clearance of driveways and walkways. After heavy snowfalls, snow may be removed from roofs to reduce the risk of structural damage due to the weight. In places with light snow, brooms or other light instruments can be used to brush off snow from walks and other surfaces.

  4. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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    Advantages include a *very* high conversion rate, unmatched atmospheric cooling and control of thermal layers, very little wasted water (and consequent water damage), and the ease of managing a small diameter booster line (defined above) during application. Disadvantages are lack of distance, lack of penetration into various materials, and high ...

  5. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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    Elastomeric masks linked to backpack air tanks: self-contained breathing apparatus, worn by firefighters advancing with a firehose. There are two major application areas for SCBA: firefighting, and industrial use in confined spaces. [20] For SCBAs used in firefighting, manufacturers typically prioritize fire resistance and weight reduction over ...

  6. Deadly winter storm pushes into Northeast after slamming ...

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    A powerful and deadly winter storm that slammed the Plains and Midwest on Wednesday has pushed into the Northeast and New England, where it dumped a wintry mess of snow, sleet, freezing rain and ...

  7. Illinois quick hits: More snow expected; more than 1,000 ...

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    The snow is anticipated to begin before sunrise Friday. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 4-6 inches. A winter weather advisory has been issued for much of central Illinois.

  8. DALZELL, Ill. — The 76-year-old man was sitting at his kitchen table one Tuesday morning in June when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor. A few blocks away, Alex Justi’s emergency ...

  9. Fireman's pole - Wikipedia

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    A fireman's pole (also called a firefighter's pole, sliding pole or a fire pole) is a pole that firefighters slide down to quickly reach the ground floor of a fire station. This allows them to respond to an emergency call faster, as they arrive at the fire engine faster than by using a standard staircase.