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Flow Path
A flow path refers to the route through which oxygen enters a building from the outside and the path through which fire, smoke, or heat exits the building. The direction and intensity of this flow are determined by the fire’s behavior, our actions, and the movement of wind. Understanding the flow path is crucial for…
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Next-Generation Vehicles
Essential safety tips for handling Next-Generation Vehicles like hybrids and EVs. Learn to secure vehicles, stop systems, and manage high-voltage components safely. OverviewIn Japan, the adoption of next-generation vehicles, such as hybrid and electric cars, is accelerating as part of measures to combat global warming. These vehicles operate using high voltage, and safety measures to…
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Fire Investigation: Preparation and Principles
Fire Investigation: Preparation and Principles – Learn how investigators determine causes, prevent fires, and improve safety with expert methods and tools Purpose of Fire Investigation The primary goal of a fire investigation is to determine the cause of the fire and use this information to prevent similar incidents in the future. By analyzing fire events,…
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CPR Guidelines for Firefighters
Essential CPR Guidelines for Firefighters covering life-saving techniques, teamwork, and handling cardiac arrest in full gear to improve survival rates. Importance of CPR in Firefighter Rescues In the line of duty, firefighters often face emergencies, including cardiac arrest—an event that can mean the difference between life and death. Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) promptly and effectively…
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Fundamentals of Vehicle Stabilization
Learn the fundamentals of vehicle stabilization, including key techniques for safe and effective rescue operations. The primary risk with accident vehicles is movement.Unexpected vehicle motion can exert pressure on occupants and endanger rescue personnel nearby. Vehicle stabilization refers to using tools like blocks and ropes to eliminate unnecessary motion in the vehicle, ensuring the rescue…
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Landslide Rescue
Landslide Rescue: Key causes, warning signs, rescue methods, and safety tips for efficient and effective disaster response. Main Causes of Landslides Here is a simple explanation of the main causes of landslides: These causes often overlap, increasing disaster risks. For example, heavy rain followed by an earthquake can significantly heighten landslide threats. Human activity combined…
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Window and Door Shore Installation Guidelines
Essential Window and Door Shore installation guide: stabilize openings, secure entry points, and ensure safety during emergencies. Window and Door Shore Types: Overview: Rectangular openings such as windows and doors can deform under load, potentially causing structural collapse. To prevent this, shoring is used to reinforce these openings. Additionally, shoring helps secure safe entry and…
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Raker Shore Construction Guide
Guide to building Solid Sole and Split Sole Raker Shores with clear steps for measurements, bracing, and securing structures. Solid Sole Raker Shore Steps: Split Sole Raker Shore Steps: Additional Notes: This guide ensures proper support for walls and structures in emergency or construction scenarios. Reference page: Shoring Basics: Key techniques like Raker Shoring ensure…
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T-Post Shore Construction Guide
Learn how to build T-Post Shore, Double T-Post Shore, and Braced Post Shore with clear steps, measurements, and safety tips. Single T-Post Shore Measurement Cutting Materials Connecting Wood Shore Assembly Double T-Post Shore Measurement Cutting Materials Assembly Placement If possible, secure the shore to the ceiling and floor. Two-Post Shore Measurement Cutting Materials Assembly Placement…
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Shoring Basics
Shoring Basics: Key techniques like Raker Shoring ensure safety and efficiency in disaster rescue. Learn about types, safety management, and size-up tips! Rescue operations often involve dangerous situations like building collapses or falling debris. To ensure safety, shoring is used to stabilize structures at risk of collapsing during disasters like earthquakes. This method prevents secondary…
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