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Rescue overhead exhaust
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Meier Jun 5.
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Keith, We have a plymovent system on the current rig, which is over head. It self aligns and connects so that is not a problem. I have been very happy with the old one but the administration wants to go the other way. Just trying to educate myself...
Tom,
Are you guys using a station exhaust system of any kind? A roof exit exhaust does make it more difficult to connect the tubing cuff by the troops, but it has been done before in other industries. Just think about the extra space needed for ex...
I am looking for people's thoughts on a heavy rescue having the exhaust through the body and out the roof vs a standard officers side below the vehicle exhaust. pro's and con's
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- Lithia, Florida
- Department:
- Waterbury, Ct.
- Title/rank:
- Fire Lieutenant
- Years of public service:
- 20
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- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- Fire Officer
Fire Instructor
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Tech Rescue
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- At 8:29pm on March 21, 2008,
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- How's things in the Sunshine state?
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