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Handicap Vehicle modifications

It is my turn to apologize for not responding sooner. Thank you so much for your insight and valuable information. Prior to reading your post, I hadn't even considered most of the things you mentio...

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Handicap Vehicle modifications

Good morning, I am sorry to hear about your accident, but I am glad that you are still active. I'm trying to learn more about the various vehicle modifications and how they might affect how we ex...

Replied Aug 30

Handicap Vehicle modifications
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Afternoon folks, I am working on putting together a training course on special vehicle modifications for handicap drivers/passengers. I've been in touch with nmeda.org and they seem interested in...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Heather Langston Sep 24.

Roadside cable box operations
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Last shift we ran a fire involving a large outdoor cable box with a separate power/amplifier box. We handled the incident without a problem, using a large dry chemical extinguisher to put out the f...

Started this discussion. Last reply by G. Douglas Webb Sep 9.

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Heather Langston replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Handicap Vehicle modifications'
It is my turn to apologize for not responding sooner. Thank you so much for your insight and valuable information. Prior to reading your post, I hadn't even considered most of the things you mentioned. I'm looking for a local company that does mo...
September 24
G. Douglas Webb replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Roadside cable box operations'
The key to this is to know exactly what you are dealing with. Many of these "boxes" look alike but contain all sorts of different things. First priority is life safety - No one close don't risk your life. Next, is the power source secure? If you d...
September 9
Kevin Meijerink replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Roadside cable box operations'
Didn't want to throw anything out there right away, as I'm not terribly knowledgeable on this - just have enough to get myself in trouble. Most cable systems should be running a fairly low voltage on the distribution end of things. The amplifier ...
September 7
Rich Kukac replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Handicap Vehicle modifications'
September 5, 2009 Heather, I apologize for not responding quicker to your request for assistance with researching the proper ways to extricate or otherwise assist mobility impaired individuals involved in vehicular accidents. As a former Lt. o...
September 5
Justin Keller replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Roadside cable box operations'
We thought we had one of those, come to find out it was a transformer. We just baby sat it and waited for the utility company to show it. It did cause another small fire down the street and a few smoke scare....pretty entertaining. Im going to ass...
September 3
Heather Langston replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Handicap Vehicle modifications'
Good morning, I am sorry to hear about your accident, but I am glad that you are still active. I'm trying to learn more about the various vehicle modifications and how they might affect how we extricate handicapped patients from their vehicles. ...
August 30
Rich Kukac replied to Heather Langston's discussion 'Handicap Vehicle modifications'
Hi. I'm a retired FD LT who happens to have been burried in a collapse, had my neck brok and have been in a wheelchair since 1982. I am still very active in the fire service community and also the handicap community. What are you looking for? How...
August 30
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Vehicle Technology - Concerns of today & tommorrow
Exchanging information on today's vehicle technology issues and preparing for tommorrow's concerns. Vehicle construction & materials, safety systems, patient management and motive power even vehicle fire concerns - chime in fellow rescuers!
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