|
Home
> Lending Library
Index > Lending Library >
Descriptions 
Essentials
of Firefighting Fire
Fighter Level 1:
Video Length: 16
minutes
return
to index 
Video Length:
13 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
104 - SCBA 1: Introduction
In
this program, the viewer will see an overview of SCBA basics, including SCBA functions,
safety features, and hazardous environments. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present the functions of each component of the SCBA system.
- To
identify the safety features associated with various types of SCBA/
- To
describe potential SCBA limitations as they relate to the wearer, the equipment,
and the air supply.
- To
identify many of the hazardous environments that will require use of protective
breathing apparatus.
Video
Length: 21 minutes
return
to index
- VT
105 - SCBA 2: Use & Maintenance
To
assure the best possible protection and service from SCBA, fire fighters need
to learn and follow correct procedures for donning, doffing, operating, and maintaining
their units. In this program the viewer will learn basic procedures for using
and maintaining this important equipment. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
demonstrate donning and doffing techniques for SCBA while wearing protective
clothing.
- To
describe inspection and care procedures for protective breathing apparatus.
- To
demonstrate how to change cylinders at an emergency scene.
- To
present safety precautions and rules for SCBA use during an emergency situation.
Video Length:
20 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
19 minutes
return
to index
Video Length: 18
minutes
return
to index
Video Length: 18
minutes
return
to index
Video
Length: 13 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
19 minutes
return
to index
- VT
111 - Ladders 2
Fire
service ladders are important to many emergency response operations, but fire
fighters must be able to safely use ladders or they can cause serious injury.
In this program on ladders, the viewer will see information about using ladders
safely. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
describe correct ladder placement techniques.
- To
demonstrate procedures for raising and positioning ladders.
- To
show the correct method for climbing ladders and placing a roof.
Video Length:
17 minutes
return
to index
- VT
112 - Horizontal Ventilation
The
importance of ventilation in structural fire fighting cannot be overstated. It
assists in rescue, fire suppression, and reduction of damage. This program presents
basic principles of ventilation and focuses on types of horizontal ventilation
that may be used to ventilate a building.
TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
identify the principles and advantages of proper ventilation in structural
fire fighting.
- To
show the causes and signs of a potential backdraft explosion.
- To
describe various types of horizontal ventilation.
- To
present basic procedures for forced ventilation.
Video Length:
18 minutes
return
to index
- VT
113 - Vertical Ventilation
Prompt
and efficient ventilation saves lives, assists in fire suppression, and reduces
the amount of damage to the fire building. This program presents many of the factors
that affect vertical ventilation in structural fire fighting. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present various types of common roof construction.
- To
describe various types of vertical ventilation.
- To
demonstrate ventilation procedures for flat and pitched roofs suing both hand
and power tools.
- To
present how to determine the integrity of a roof system.
Video Length:
19 minutes
return
to index
- VT
114 - Fire Hose Basics
Fire
hose is the most used item in the fire service. It is essential to fire suppression
efforts so it must be selected, handled, and cared for properly to give reliable,
long-lasting service. In this program on fire hose basics the viewer will see
information about fire hose and fire hose tools and appliances. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present basic information about fire hose.
- To
identify common hose couplings.
- To
show common hose appliances and tools
- To
demonstrate three hose roll methods.
Video
Length: 18 minutes
return
to index
- VT
115 - Handling Hose
To
be effective in attacking and extinguishing a fire, hoselines must be handled
properly before they are used. Correct hose handling includes loading the hose
in the hose bed, laying the hose at the fire scene, and coupling and uncoupling
hose connections. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
show several types of hose loads and finishes.
- To
present three basic hose lays.
- To
demonstrate methods of coupling and uncoupling hose.
Video Length:
23 minutes
return
to index
- VT
116 - Advancing Hoselines
To
launch and effective attack, hoselines must be quickly removed from the apparatus
and advanced to the fire. In this program, viewers will see techniques for getting
fire hose to where it is needed, in all types of situations. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
show how to pull and carry hose from a pumper to the fire location.
- To
demonstrate advancing hoselines into final position for applying water.
- To
present how to extend a section of hose and how to retrieve a loose hose.
- To
show methods for operating controlling medium and large size attack lines.
Video Length:
18 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
16 minutes
return
to index
- VT
118 - Forcible Entry
In
many fire fighting situations, fire fighters must use physical force to gain entry
into rooms or buildings. Knowing what tools are available, and how to use the
tools will make the job easier and quicker. In this program on forcible entry,
viewers will see various methods of how to gain access to locked buildings. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present the types of tools used in forcible entry.
- To
present procedures for through-the-lock entry on doors.
- To
demonstrate forced entry through three different types of doors and windows.
Video Length:
16 minutes
return
to index
- VT
119 - Fire Detection, Alarms & Communications
Detecting
a fire, sounding an alarm, and then communicating during a fire call are all crucial
to an effective fire suppression effort. In this program the viewer will see several
types of communications equipment and procedures, as well as several types of
fire alarms used by the fire service. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present several methods of receiving alarms from the public.
- To
show the operation of several types of alarm-initiating devices, including
smoke detectors.
- To
identify methods of alerting fire department personnel of an emergency.
- To
demonstrate how to use communications equipment at the station and on the fireground.
Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index
- VT
120 - Power Tools & Lighting Equipment
Tools
are vital to a fire fighter’s job, but they can be dangerous if they are not used
safely. In this program the viewer will see how to correctly operate many common
power tools used at an emergency scene. Portable power plants as well as emergency
scene. Portable power plants as well as emergency scene lighting equipment will
also be presented. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present safely guidelines for operating power tools used in forcible entry,
rescue, and ventilation.
- To
describe different types of portable power plants.
- To
describe emergency scene lighting equipment carried on the apparatus.
Video Length:
17 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
20 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
18 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
16 minutes
return
to index Fire
Fighter Level 2:
- VT
201 - Building Construction
Knowing
the types of construction and how a fire might act in each type gives fire fighters
an edge in planning and executing the fire attack. This program presents types
of structural design and materials and shows how fire affects different types
of construction. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
show this structural characteristics and fire behaviour expected of five types
of building construction.
- To
define common building construction terms.
- To
describe the effects of fire and fire suppression activities on various types
of building materials.
- To
identify critical indicators of building collapse.
Video Length:
23 minutes
return
to index
- VT
202 - Rescue Operations
To
respond promptly and effectively to a rescue incident, fire fighters must be thoroughly
trained in proper rescue techniques and all types of rescue equipment. In this
program, the viewer will see several types of rescue procedures, as well as the
proper use and care of rescue equipment. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
demonstrate how to move injured victims using carries, drags, and stretchers.
- To
present the use of various types of rescue tools.
- To
show the dangers of vehicle restraint systems.
- To
demonstrate how to extricate a victim trapped in a car.
Video Length:
21 minutes
return
to index
- VT
203 - Advanced Ventilation
Prompt
and efficient ventilation saves lives, helps in fire suppression, and reduces
property damage, but you must have a well thought-out plan of attack before ventilation
is started to ensure the success of the operation. In this program viewers will
see many of factors that affect the outcome of a successful ventilation operation. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present the factors that affect the decision to ventilate.
- To
show precautions against upsetting vertical ventilation.
- To
present methods for ventilating a basement or windowless building.
- To
show special ventilation problems of high-rise buildings.
Video
Length: 16 minutes
return
to index
- VT
204 - Municipal Water Systems
Although
technology has provided many new extinguishing agents in the past few years, water
remains the primary extinguishing agent. In this program, the viewer will see
how water in a municipal water system gets from the original supply to a fire
hydrant, and how hydrants operate.
TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
present the components of a modern water system.
- To
describe the parts of a water distribution system.
- To
define terms used in measuring water pressure.
- To
show the operation of two types of hydrants.
Video Length:
19 minutes
return
to index
- VT
205 - Fire Control 2
At
a fire scene, all members of the fire fighting team must work together to ensure
a well-coordinated attack. In this second program on fire control operations,
the viewer will see basic tactics for controlling specific types of fire that
fire fighters will encounter as a member of a fire suppression team. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
show how to extinguish a large exterior Class B fire using foam fire stream.
- To
show control tactics for fires in upper levels of structures.
- To
present control measures for fire below grade in a structure.
- To
show fire control methods for energized electrical components.
- To
demonstrate control tactics for a fire involving a flammable gas cylinder.
Video
Length: 17 minutes
return
to index
- VT
206 - Foam Fire Streams
Water
alone is not always sufficient as an extinguishing agent. Under certain circumstances,
fire fighting foam is required. In this program on foam fire streams, the viewer
will see the characteristics of foam fire streams, and see how foam fire streams
are assembled. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
describe how foam extinguishes or prevents fire.
- To
explain how foam is generated.
- To
describe various types of foam and the most important characteristics of each
type.
- To
demonstrate foam fire stream assembly.
- To
present troubleshooting tips for foam operations.
Video Length:
19 minutes
return
to index
- VT
207 - Fire Hose Appliances
Although
fire hose is the basic equipment used in a fire stream, hose appliances are important
for controlling the flow and discharge of the water. In this program on hose appliances,
the viewer will see many of the most common types of hose appliances and how to
select the correct one for the job. TRAINING
OBJECTIVES
- To
describe the sources of water supply for sprinkler systems.
- To
show various types of sprinkler systems.
- To
demonstrate how sprinklers work, and how to stop the flow when necessary.
- To
demonstrate how to operate each of the components of an automatic sprinkler
system.
Video
Length: 23 minutes
return
to index
Video
Length: 22 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
15 minutes
return
to index
Video Length:
18 minutes
return
to index Fire
& Life Safety Education Fire
& Life Safety Educators
Target
Audience: Public Fire Educators Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index 0-18
Years
- VT
301 - Fire and the Witch
A
humorous puppet program based on the story of Hansel & Gretel. This program
teaches the fundamentals for fire prevention and survival including Stop, Drop
and Roll and what to do in case of fire. Target
Audience: 0 - 6 years Video
Length: 11 minutes
return
to index
- VT
302 - I’m No Fool With Fire
This
Walt Disney production uses Jiminy Cricket to deal with fire in the home - wiring,
oily rags, forest fires and camping as well as the problems associated with fire
in these settings. This video compares right and wrong ways using a "fool." Target
Audience: 0 - 6 years Video
Length: 10 minutes
return
to index
- VT
303 - I Am Fire
Starring
Fire himself, this animated video teaches important fire safety lessons in an
entertaining way. This video illustrates the power of fire, how quickly fire gets
out of control and how to escape if fire strikes. Target
Audience: 6 – 9 years Video
Length: 10 minutes
return
to index
- VT
304 - Be Cool about Fire Safety
This
kit contains a video as well as a speaker’s kit and templates that can be made
into overhead. The video features SeeMore Smoke Detector and Jose the Fire Hydrant.
This kit is suitable for classroom or home use and teaches children about fire
safety. (Instruction Guide Included) Target
Audience: Pre-School,- Grade 1 Video
Length: 16 minutes
return
to index
- VT
305 - Sparky’s ABC’s of Fire Safety
Sparky
the dog leads kids on a fantastic fire safety adventure through a gigantic "Alphabet
Land." As Sparky and his team of children make their way through this magical
world, each giant letter in the alphabet teaches a special fire safety lesson.
(Instruction Guide Included) Used in the Learn Not to Burn® Curriculum. Target
Audience: Level K - Grade 1 Video
Length: 9 minutes
return
to index
- VT
306 - What Do I Do When I See Fire?
Kids
will be captivated by Sparky the dog and his puppet friends as they go from one
fire safety adventure to another. As they watch the stories, children will learn
how to report a fire; to get out of a burning building fast; to have two ways
out; and more. Target
Audience: Level K - Grade 1 Video
Length: 13 minutes
return
to index
- VT
307 - Ounce Of Prevention
Everybody’s
favourite cartoon characters, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Sylvester the Cat demonstrate
practical ways to avoid burn injuries at home. Planning escape routes and what
to do in case of fire is also emphasised. Used in the Learn Not to Burn®
Curriculum Target
Audience: Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Video
Length: 10 minutes
return
to index
- VT
308 - Learn Not to Burn With Dick Van Dyke and Friends
Everybody’s
invited to the home of Willie the Gopher. With Willie you will watch television
messages featuring Dick van Dyke. Important safety topics such as installing smoke
detectors, Stop, Drop and Roll and others will be covered. Thanks to our furry
friend everybody can learn to be like a gopher - always having two ways out in
case of fire. Used in the Learn Not to Burn® Curriculum. Target
Audience: Elementary Students Video
Length: 8 minutes
return
to index
- VT
309 - Smoke Detectives
The
State Farm Insurance Company provides this education fire safety program. This
package includes a video featuring Count Floyd and curriculum materials that enable
teachers to reinforce vital fire safety messages. The main topics include Stop,
Drop and Roll; Exit Drills in the Home; and Checking It Out (finding fire hazards
in the home). (Instruction Guide Included) Used in the Learn
Not to Burn® Curriculum. Target
Audience: Elementary Students Video
Length: 25 minutes
return
to index
- VT
310 - Learn Not to Burn Wherever You Are
Television
spots feature Dick van Dyke. Stop, Drop and Roll, home escape planning and match
and lighter safety are covered. Used in the Learn Not to Burn® Curriculum Target
Audience: Elementary Students
Video Length: 10 minutes
return
to index
- VT
311 - Challenge of the EDITH Superstars
This
video demonstrates the ins and outs of Exit Drills in the Home. The challenge
pits our young superstars against the clock as they practice their escape from
fire in a single-storey home, a two-storey home and a high-rise building. Your
audience will learn how escape plans and smoke detectors can save your life, why
you should have two ways out, how to crawl low in smoke and which escape procedures
to use in different fire situations. (Instruction Guide included) Used
in the Learn Not to Burn® Curriculum Target
Audience: Elementary Students Video
Length: 13 minutes
return
to index
- VT
312 - Hunt for Home Hazards
The
video begins with a video game and evolves into a full-scale fire safety adventure.
Join the excitement as three children match their wits in a game of "Fire
Watch." The players search out specific fire hazards throughout the home,
living room, kitchen, basement and bedrooms. (Instruction Guide Included) Used
in the Learn Not to Burn® Curriculum Target
Audience: Grade 3 - 8 Video
Length: 18 minutes
return
to index
- VT
313 - Fire Power
This
video provides a vivid account of a residential fire from ignition to full involvement.
Fire Power gives you an unprecedented view of fire spread. Viewers will see how
fast a small trash fire can spread throughout the entire house, making escape
nearly impossible. As well, the video demonstrates how thick smoke and intense
heat spread even faster than the flames themselves making conditions all over
the house extremely dangerous. In a few minutes, a comfortable home becomes a
death trap! (Instruction Guide Included) Used in the Learn Not to
Burn® Curriculum Target
Audience: Grade 5 - 8 - Adults Video
Length: 18 minutes
return
to index
- VT
314 - Kids Fire News TV
A
fast-paced news magazine show, young teen anchors and reporters deliver vital
fire safety messages in the style of a music video. Humorous skits, popular music,
and dance reinforce the fire safety news reports. (Instruction Guide Included) Target
Audience: 12 - 15 years Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index
- VT
315 - Fire Drill: The Life-Saving Mission
Show
this video and kids will never take fire drills for granted again. They will follow
along as a special guide conducts a tour of NASA space shuttle training facilities
to explain how to make exit plans and fire drill checklists and what to do if
faced with unusual situations. (Instruction guide included.) Target
Audience: 8-13 years. Video
Length: 14 minutes
return
to index
- VT
316 - Fire: Countdown to Disaster
This
video provides facts about fire using live action and animated sequences you will
see the most dramatic flashover demonstration and it shows the lethal effects
of smoke that comes before the fire, it shows what really happens in structural
fires, a test-burn of a bedroom and fire growth is demonstrated. This video can
be used in fire fighter training programs and community fire safety presentations. Target
Audience: 14 - 18 years Video
Length: 17 minutes
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
318 - Plan to Get Out Alive
This
life-saving video dramatically shows proven steps to prevent and survive fires.
The real-life scenes and vital information have already been credited with saving
many lives. Can be viewed in a family setting, in schools, churches and scout/babysitters/girl
guide groups. Because of the dramatic nature of the material herein, it is recommended
that parents with children under 10 years old be present during viewing of this
video. Target
Audience: 10 years – adults Video
Length: 45 minutes
return
to index
- VT
319 - Play it Safe-Burn and Injury Prevention
This video uses
colourful graphics, friendly puppets and a lively song to teach children how to
keep themselves free from burns and injuries. The video shows things in the kitchen
that cause burns and shows dangers in other parts of the house. Play It Safe
moves to dangers in other parts of the house such as the bathroom, dangers in
messy rooms. Play It Safe moves outside and and teaches kids to stay clear
of dangers in the garage, covers bicycle safety, street safety, seat belt safety
and calling for help in an emergency. Target
Audience: K – Grade 8 Video
Length: 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
320 - Fire Drills: The Great Escape
This
video teaches people the four simple steps they need to know to prepare for fire
emergencies. The video teaches the audience how to develop fire escape plans and
guides them through the creation of a complete map for every member of the household.
The audience learns how to prepare their homes for an emergency. The video details
everything from installing smoke detectors and buying fire escape ladders to removing
clutter and making sure that all windows open from the inside. Fire Drills:
The Great Escape stresses the importance of practising your fire escape plans. Target
Audience: Grade 3 and up Video
Length: 12 minutes
return
to index
- VT
321 - Fire Safety: Lessons for Life
Through
the firsthand experiences of people who have suffered devastating losses in fire,
this video leaves viewers with no doubt about the importance of home fire safety.
You will meet Htain and Susan Win of Kansas City who lost two children and four
grandchildren in a house fire. You will meet other people who have personal stories
to tell. This video presents you with the reality of fire and the damage it causes
to human lives. After watching the video, people will know exactly what fire is
capable of and have the tools to keep themselves from becoming one of fire's many
casualties. Target
Audience: 10 years - Adult Video
Length: 25 minutes
return
to index
- VT
322 - Sparky’s Greatest Escapes
Sparky
and three of his friends teach how to plan your escape from your home, apartment
and high-rise building in case of fire. This video emphasizes to mark two ways
out on your plan, to have a meeting place, encourages people to buy an escape
ladder for two-storey homes and encourages the use of the smoke alarm when practicing
the home escape plan. Target
Audience: Grades 3 - 5
Time: 13 minutes
return
to index
- VT
322a - Les Grandes Evacuation D'etincelle
A
Les Grandes évacuations d’Étincelle et de trois de ses amis, bous
apprendrez comment établir un plan d’évacuation de votremaison,
de votre appartement ou d’un bâtment de grande hauteur en cas d’incendie.
Cette vidéo souligne l’importance de planifier deux sorties de
secours et une zone de rencontre. En outre, elle recommande l’achat d’une
échelle d’évacuation pout les maisons à deux étages
et l’utilisation du détecteur de fumée lors des exercises d’évacuation
de la maison. Public-cible :
de la 3e à la 5e année
Durée de la vidéo :
13 minutes En
Compagnie d’Étincelle, d’Andres, de Sarah et de Claudia, cous apprendez
comment établir unplan d’évacuation en cas d’incendie et des exercices
pour lemettre en pratique. Cette vidéo vous montrera que chaque pièce
de votre maison doit aboir deux sorties de secours, que vous devez choisir une
zone de rencrontre et surtout, élaborer un plan d’évacuation et
veiller à sa mse en pratique. Fait partie du programme Protegez-vous
du feuMD.
Public-cible:
de la maternelle à la 3e année
Duree de la vidéo:14
minutes
return
to index
- VT
323 - Pense Plus Vite Que le Feu
Cette
vidéo aborde les sujets suivants : la consommation du tabac au lit,
l’importance d’avoir un détecteur de fumée en état de march,
les allumettes et les briquest ne sone pas jouets mais plutôt des outils,
que faire lorsque les enfants trouvent des allumettes ou des briquest dans las
maison. Fait patie du programme Protégez-vous du feuMD. Public-cible:
de la maternelle à la 6e année
Durée de la
video: 10 minutes
return
to index
- VT
324 - Protégé de la tee aux pieds
Cette
vidéo parle de votre sécurité de la têtê aux
pieds. Elle montre l’importance de garder les détecteurs de fumée
en état de marche, insiste sure le fair que les allumettes et les briquets
ne sont pas de jouets mais outils, indique le comportement à suivre à
proximité d’pareils chauffants et de souces de chaleur comme lescuisinières
et les cheminées à foyer ouvert, et enseigne des comportements de
protection à adopter comme « s’arrêter, se jeter par terre et
se rouler « . Public-cible:
de la maternell à la 3e année
Durée de la
video : 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
325 - Une Etincelle de Genie
Cette
vidéo souligne l’importance des exercices d’évacuation effectués
à l’école ainsi que des extincteurs automatiques et des systémes
d’alarme, elle montre l’importnace d’établir u nplan d’évacuation
de la maison d la maison et de le mettre en praticque par des exercices, elle
montre comment repérer les risques d’incendie dans la maison. Public-cible :
enfants de 4 à 8 ans
Durée de la video : 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
326 - La Securite a la Maison Avec Radar
Cette
vidéo aborde le sujet de la sécurité généale
à la maison. Elle souligne le danger posé par les houets qui traînent
par terre, l’importance de porter un casque de cycliste et le fait que les allumettes
et les brequets ne sont pas des houets mais des outils. La vidéo offre
des conseils de sécurité à suivre dans la cuisine et notamment
avec le four à mirco-ondes, la cuisiniére, le grille-pain et autres
appareils ‘electriques, et elle montre le comportement à suivre en cas
d’ébouillantage. Elle enseigne les principes du comportement « s’arrêter,
se jeter par terre et se rouler » dans une chanson rap. Mais elle accorde
la plus grande importance au fait qu’il faut être toujours sur ses gardes.
Fair partie du programme Protégez-cous du feuMD.
Public-cible:
de la maternelle à la 6e année
Durée de la video:18 minutes
return
to index
- VT
327 - "Feu, Feu, Joli Feu"
Avec
cette vidéo, les enfants apprennent la différence entre les feux
qui peuvent être dangereux et les feux qui ne sont pas. Ils apprennent le
comportment à suivre lorsque sonne l’alarme du détecteur de funée,
et à sortir de la maison en mettant en pratique leur plan d’évacuation.
La vidéo leur enseigne les comportements de survie « s’arrêter,
se jeter par terre et se rouler », « marcher à quatre pattes
sous la fumée » et « mettre de l’eau fraîche sure une
brûlure ». Fait partie du programme Protégez-vous du feuMD. Public-cible :
Préscolaire
Durée de la video : 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
328 - The Detectors Protectors
Daring
kids devoted to fire safety track down homes with faulty detectors and
no detectors at all. Viewers learn why detectors are so important, how to
maintain them and what to do when the alarm sounds. Target
audience : Grades 3-6 Video
Length : 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
329 - Get Low and Go!
In
Get Low and Go, Stretch, the Fire Truck and the Fire Safe Kids learn how to evacuate
a burning house. A large amount of information is included in this video for the
Pre-School - Grade 2 age group. The video covers, know the sound of a smoke alarm,
roll out of bed when you hear the smoke alarm, crawl low under smoke, check the
door for heat, know two ways out, wait at the safety meeting place and the firefighter
is your friend. Audience:
Pre-School - Grade 2
Length of video: 10 minutes
return
to index
- VT
330 - Matches and Lighters are for Grown-Ups
In this video Stretch, the fire truck and the Fire Safe Kids teach children that
is they see matches and/or lighters, they should leave them alone and go tell
a grown-up right away. They also learn to stay away from "hot" things, such as
candles, irons, heaters, fireplaces, etc. and the procedure to cool a burn. The
video covers Matches and lighters make fire, children do not touch matches and
lighters, do not touch "hot" things and cool a burn in cool water. Audience:
Pre-School - Grade 2
Length of video: 8 minutes
return
to index
- VT
331 - Stop, Drop and Roll
Stretch, the fire truck and the Fire Safe Kids teach children the correct Stop,
Drop and Roll procedure to follow if their clothes catch on fire. They also teach
how to cool a burn in cool water. This video covers, if your clothes are on fire,
don't run, stop right where you are, drop to the ground, cover your face with
your hands, roll back and forth - over and over and cool a burn with cool water.
Audience: Pre-School - Grade 2
Length of video: 7 minutes
return
to index
- VT
332 - Adventures of Safety Frog: Fire Safety
This video demonstrates vital fire safety rules to children in an entertaining
and easy-to-remember way. See Georgette, the puppet frog transform into Safety
Frog to prevent her friends from following the match puppet's advice to "light
up my light." Safety Frog also instructs the other puppets about smoke alarms,
safety with fireplaces and a home fire drill. This performance by the Schiffelly
Puppets, complete with a Super Man spoof, appeals to elementary school children.
The video also includes a demonstration of a properly executed classroom fire
drill.
Audience: 6 - 8 years
Length of video: 10 minutes
return
to index
-
VT 333 - The Mystery of Home Hot Spots
Hear Red the Fire Dog and his friend Lucy tell the story of how they solved the
problem of the Hot Spots. Loveable puppets, colourful graphics and original music
help create a full-filled adventure! The video shows young children the common
fire and burn hazards in and around their homes. It encourages kids to take an
active role in helping their parents conduct a home inspection and teaches that
fire prevention is the responsibility of every person regardless of age.
Audience: 6 - 11 years
Length of video: 16 minutes
return to index
-
VT 334 Home Fire Drills: What Every Parent Should Know
WCCO News in Minneapolis produced this video. It is a news report - how do kids react in a realistic fire drill?
Four families, working with the Fire Marshal's Office and schools agreed to do a realistic staged home fire drill
using theatre smoke in their homes to see what the children's reactions were to hearing their smoke alarm.
Following this drill, the children were educated on the proper behavior in the case of the smoke alarm sounding in your home.
This is a excellent video and explains and shows why fire escape planning and practicing is critical to people evacuating their homes safely.
Audience: 9 - Adult
Length of video: 10 Minutes
-
VT 335 The Fire Safe Four: GET OUT! STAY OUT!
The Fire Safe Four: GET OUT! STAY OUT! makes learning about fire
evacuation fun for young children. Four young narrators demonstrate
each step in executing a fire escape plan, and sing songs that reinforce
the fire safety message. The narrators talk about the importance of
listening for the smoke alarm, crawling low through smoke. Children
are taught to plan two exits from every room, including special steps for
second floor escapes and why they should go straight t to the family's
Safe Meeting Place. The video also emphasizes practicing fire drills and
that there is no reason for a person to ever go back inside a burning building.
The Stop, Drop and Roll technique is demonstrated and described in
language easil understood by children. (Instruction Guide Included)
Target Audience: Pre-School - Grade 6
Length of video: 12 minutes
-
VT 336 When Fire Strikes: GET OUT! STAY OUT!
When Fire Strikes: GET OUT! STAY OUT! - uses real-life interviews
with burn victims to illustrate the dangers of fire in the home.
Viewers will hear these harrowing accounts, and learn to avoid making
the same mistakes and suffering tragic consequences. The video guides
viewers through every aspect fo fire safety and prevention I the home,
from identifying fire hazards to the proper installation and maintenance
of smoke alarms. The actors discuss all the steps of planning and
executing a safe escape plan in detail and the steps are demonstrated by
the actors in the video. The video also offers safety advice to people
who live in apartments and second story homes. In addition, the video
covers what to do in special situations such as when someone is trapped
in a room. (Instruction Guide Included)
Target Audience: Adult
Length of video: 17 minutes
return to index
Youth
Fire Stop
- VT
401 - In Their Own Words
This
video if designed for Youth Fire Stop candidates. This video is about the story
of three teenagers from different cities whose lives were changed by fire. The
video captures their candid reflections as each one describes the emotional, financial
and legal price they have paid for setting fires. (Instruction guide included.) Target
Audience: Youth Fire Stop Video
Length: 12 minutes
return
to index
- VT
402 - Brian’s Story
Brian
Cooper of Orinda, California was convicted of felony arson as a juvenile for a
wildland and residential fire that destroyed six homes each valued at over a half
a million dollars. Interviews with Brian, his parents, friends, fire investigators
and victimized neighbours tell the real story of the potential costs, both financial
and emotional of playing with fire. Target
Audience: Youth Fire Stop Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index
- VT
403 - Marked By Fire
Is
a documentary aimed at 12 to 17 years olds who need to understand the consequences
of playing with fire. It tells the stories of fire victims: James, the "good
kid" who made a bad decision by inadvertently setting a fire and ruining
his future; senior citizens whose lives were threatened and homes were damaged
by an arson fire; Brent, who suffered massive burns in a garage fire of unknown
origin; and Brent’s parents, Karen and Dwayne, who suffered along with their son
as he underwent years of pain, surgery and gruelling rehabilitation. Each of them
speaks compelling about the losses they suffered from fire, as victim, family
of a victim and perpetrator. Their comments are supplemented with remarks from
public safety officials who frequently witness the tragic effects of fire. Target
Audience: Youth Fire Stop Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index
- VT
404 - In a Flash: The Consequences of Youth Firesetting
This
video is centered around the real-life tragedy of Gordon Pranger. As a young
boy, Gordon played with fire and as a result was severely burned. He is
permanently scarred and disfigured by his accident, which has also impaired his
hearing, speech and physical mobility. It only took seconds for Gordon’s fire
to get out of control and to drastically change his life. This video highlights
the tragic outcomes of playing with fire. Target
Audience: Youth Fire Stop Video
Length: 12 minutes
return
to index
- VT
405 - The Faces of Juvenile Fire Setting
This
video program is produced by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. This program
contains a leader's guide, a video tape that feature John Walsh from American's
Most Wanted. This program makes you aware that juvenile is serious, the affects
are personal, early identification of fire setters and quick action are key and
everyone can help solve the fire setting problem. Instruction Guide included. Target
Audience: Youth Fire Stop Video
Length: 12 minutes
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index Babysitters
- VT
501 - Fire Smart for Babysitters
This
video has been produced by the Saskatchewan Fire Fighters Association in order
to promote the fire safety and security factors concerning "Babysitters."
The video demonstrates the proper manner of fulfilling a babysitter’s responsibility
when babysitting. Target
Audience: 12 years and older Video
Length: 13 minutes
return
to index
- VT
502 - A Lighter is Not A Toy
The
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Center for High-Risk Outreach produced
this video aimed at protecting young children from the dangers of matches and
lighters. This video is designed for an audience of parents and other caregivers,
including teenaged babysitters, grandparents, child-care providers and teachers
of children ages five and under. (Instruction guide included) Target
Audience: Adults/Babysitters Video
Length: 8 minutes
return
to index Adults
/ Seniors
- VT
601 - It Could Never happen To Me
This
video was produced by the Ottawa Fire Department deals specifically with Highrise
Fire Safety and contains real victims, real fire fighters with real stories, and
a world renowned expert on highrise fire safety procedures Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: 23 minutes
return
to index
- VT
602 - Smoke Detectors Save Lives
This
video was produced by the Ottawa Fire Department and shows people what to do in
a fire situation. It will help them get out alive and shows how to deal with smoke
and shows how to prevent a fire. Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index
- VT
603 - Senior Fire Safety with Jonathon Winters
Comedian
and television star Jonathan Winters, a "Senior" himself, focuses his
unique style of humour on a very serious subject – the special fire safety problems
of older adults. (Instruction Guide Included) Target
Audience: Seniors Video
Length: 18 minutes
return
to index
- VT
604 - Home Fire Extinguishers
This
is an instructive video that teaches people how effective extinguishers can be!
Footage of actual home fire scenes, plus first-hand accounts from people who have
experienced fires dramatically illustrates the life and death difference extinguishers
can make. Your audience will learn vital lessons including how to select the right
types of extinguishers, where to locate them, how to decide when to use them and
more. Keep families in your community safe from fire. (Instruction guide included) Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: 16 minutes
return
to index
- VT
605 - Getting Out Alive
Using
live action and animation, this production encourages the audience to think about
the fire dangers in buildings and how to get out alive in the event of a fire
emergency. Booklet and review questions included. Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: . 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
606 - Fire Extinguishers: Fight or Flight
This
video shows the experiences of untrained people who try to put out small training
fires with portable fire extinguishers. It presents information on the characteristics
and operation of various types of extinguishers. The message is clear: people
should know, before they are confronted with a fire, how to use such equipment
properly and how to evaluate the wisdom of using it al all in a particular situation
– the "Fight-or-flight- decision. Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: 17 minutes
return
to index
- VT
607 - Portable Fire Extinguishers
How
to select and safely use. This video shows employees how to operate portable fire
extinguishers safely and effectively, teaches whether to fight or flight, how
to position yourself to avoid becoming trapped, teaches the limitations of fire
extinguishers and the four steps that are essential for a safe evacuation. (Instruction
Guide Included) Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: 10 minutes
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
609 - Safety Care Series: Facts about Fire
This
video demonstrates the elements of fire, chemical reactions involved in fire,
properties of oxidation and the flashpoint of substances. Target
Audience: Adults Video
Length: 20 minutes
return
to index
- VT
610 - Fire Safety for Apartments in Houses (Ontario)
Owners
of house containing two self-contained residential units are required to bring
their houses into compliance with fire safety requirements. The regulation requires
the owner to provide smoke alarms, a suitable means of escape and fire separations
for each dwelling unit. Target
Audience: Homeowners/Tenants Video
Length: 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
611 - Fire & The Elderly
This
video presents the special challenges faced by senior citizens with respect to
fire prevention in the home. It shows seniors what they need to know to prevent
fires and what they should do if a fire occurs. The video details all aspects
of "Exit Drills in The Home" and includes special sections on smoking, heating
sources, kitchen safety and electrical appliances. Target
Audience: Seniors
Length: 10 minutes
return
to index
Workplace
Fire Safety
- VT
701 - When Fire Strikes
A
video guide for Commercial Kitchen Employees. This video outlines potential causes
of fire and burn injuries and highlights various fire prevention and safety measures
in commercial kitchens. (Booklet and review questions included.) Target
Audience: Kitchen Employees Video
Length: 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
702 - Public Assembly Fire Safety
In
Bradford, England, in December, 1995, 38 spectators perished in a football stadium
fire. Using scenes from this and other tragic incidents, this production introduces
the audience to the topic of public assembly fire safety. (Instruction Guide
Included) Target
Audience: Employees Video
Length: 15 minutes
return
to index
- VT
703 - Fire in the Workplace
The
major causes of fires in the workplace, electrical, arson and smoking/open flames
are discussed from a preventative point of view. Using fire death rates, this
production introduces the audience to the high risk of fire deaths in North America
and relates these to fire safety attitudes. (Instruction Guide Included) Target
Audience: Employees Video
Length: 26 minutes
return
to index
- VT
704 - Employee Evacuation Action for Survival
Alerts employees
to the real dangers of fire. It stresses the importance of evacuation planning
and practice, demonstrates evacuation procedures. Target
Audience: Employees Video
Length: 13 minutes
return
to index
- VT
705 - Hotel Fire Alert Employee Procedures
Correct
responses in the event of a fire and encourage employees to make safety checks
a part of their daily routine. They will learn how to recognize fire hazards and
how to evacuate safely should a fire strike. Target
Audience: Hotel employees Video
Length: 14 minutes
return
to index
- VT
706 - Identifying Fire Hazards
This
video identifies hazardous materials, shows how to safely store hazardous materials
in the workplace, electrical safety in machinery use, personal protective equipment
and proper clean-up techniques. Target
Audience: Workplace Employees Video
Length: 17 minutes
return
to index
- VT
707 - Recognition Evaluation and Control of Hazards
Teaches where and
how to identify hazards are in your workplaces including fire hazards, noise,
lifting, damaged tools, handling techniques and eye protection. Teaches how to
identify, evaluate and control hazards. Target
Audience: Workplace Employees Video
Length: 17 minutes
return
to index
return
to index Health
Care Facilities
- VT
801 - Fire Safety in Health Care Facilities
This
video examines the major causes of health care facility fires, ways to prevent
them and how to respond effectively in a fire emergency. This video teaches health
care employees how to spot and eliminate fire hazards, why fire protection systems
must always be in working order, why it is essential that employees know the location
of fire alarms in their work areas, why emergency response drills are the best
preparation for a real fire, and how to implement R.A.C.E. Rescue patients, sound
the Alarm, Contain flames and smoke, and get help to Extinguish the fire and why
smoke inhalation causes more injuries than fire itself. Instructor’s Guide included. Target
Audience: Health Care Professionals Video
Length: 21 minutes
return
to index
- VT
802 - Evacuation of Health Care Facilities
This
video covers the basics of fire evacuation in health care facilities. Teach health-care
professionals how to respond effectively, so they will be ready if a crisis does
occur. Target
Audience: Health Care Professionals Video
Length: 17 minutes
return
to index
-
VT 803 - Protect the Patient, Confine the Fire, Extinguish the Blaze
Instructs employees on efficient methods of evacuating patients in a fire emergency. Covers
the basic steps that must be taken to prevent the spread of fire. Prepares you
employees for the different types of fires that can be encountered within the
hospital.
Target Audience: Health Care Professionals Video
Length: 23 minutes
return to index
-
VT 804 Assisted Living Facility Emergency Plan of Action Guide
The is an excellent program to train staff in nursing homes and senior
residencies. In addition to emergency preparedness, employees learn
“how to” methods for assisting residents during disaster. This video
program comes with reproducible handouts plus an emergency guidebook
for group training.
Target Audience: Health Care Professionals
Length: 12 minutes
return to index
Career
in the Fire Service
- VT
901 - Training to Save Lives
This
video is produced by the Manitoba Emergency Services College and shows all aspects
of training to become a Fire Fighter and an Emergency Medical Responder. The emergency
service has evolved into a highly technical and sophisticated science. As technology
grows more complex and the emphasis on professionalism increases, the need for
competently trained individuals in all areas of emergency services becomes more
important than ever. Target
Audience: Students/Adults Video
Length: 8:30 minutes
return
to index
- VT
902 - From Buckets to Blitz Attack
This
videotape traces the roots of the modern fire fighting nozzle from the early days
to the current state-of-the-art equipment. A complete review is provided of fixed
and selectable gallonage nozzles as well as automatics, low pressure tips and
smooth bores. Today’s tactics are discussed with Larry Davis, author of the "Rural
Water Delivery" series, and life long fire fighter and TFT’s owner Stu McMillan Target
Audience: Video
Length: 32 minutes
return
to index Daycare
Fire Safety
- VT
1001 - Not a Moment to Spare
This
video provides day-care staff members with an overview of fire-safety procedures,
including prevention, use and maintenance of fire safety equipment and evacuation
procedures. Viewers also learn basic fire chemistry and the importance
of remaining clam during evacuation. The video features a realistic simulation
of a fire in a day care centre to get its message across. This video makes it
plain that fire safety is every child-care professional’s responsibility. Target
Audience: Day Care Operators
Video Length: 15 minutes
return
to index Driver
Operator
Training
Objectives:
- to present safe driving techniques that apply to all emergency
vehicles
- to show how to correctly start and operate both gasoline and diesel
powered pumping apparatus
- to demonstrate the performance criteria for the
practical driving exercises in NFPA 1002-98
return
to index
- VT 3002
- Positioning Apparatus
A
driver/operator or engineer must be able to quickly and efficiently maneuver
the apparatus in all types of situations. This program demonstrates the correct
positioning of pumping apparatus for different functions such as fire attack,
water supply, and highway operations. Training
Objectives:
-to present the factors involved in determining the positioning
of attack purposes
-to demonstrate correct positioning for water supply pumpers
-to show correct pumper positioning for special situations
-to define and
demonstrate staging procedures
-to present the tactical and safety considerations
of operations on limited access highways
return
to index
Training
Objectives:
- to show how to operate the pump using the water on the apparatus
- to demonstrate how to operate the pump using an external pressurized water supply
- to present how to operate the pump using water from a draft source.
return
to index
- VT
3004 - Apparatus Inspection & Maintenance
An
organized system of preventive maintenance assures that the apparatus will be
in top condition ready to respond to an emergency. This program presents the tasks
involved in routine pumping apparatus inspection and maintenance
required of a driver/operator. Training
Objectives:
-to demonstrate a systematic apparatus inspection procedure
-to present the tasks for routine maintenance of the apparatus
-to show procedures
for inspection and preventive maintenance of the fire pump
return
to index
- VT
3005 - Water Shuttle & Relay Pumping
Water
shuttle operations and relay pumping are two methods of providing water to emergency
scenes in remote areas. This program presents basic information about each type
of operation. Training
Objectives:
-to describe a typical water shuttle and show the equipment involved.
-to sow basic procedures for setting up a water shuttle
-to describe a basic
relay pumping operation
-to present the process for setting up a typical water
relay
return
to index Educational
Programs
Information on the programs described
below can be obtained by contacting your local Emergency Services Officer or by
calling the Public Education Co-ordinator at 1-888-253-1488.
- EP
100 - Nero & Ashcan-Matches & Lighter Kit
This
kit is designed to be children’s first lessons in fire safety. This kit teaches
the difference between "good" and "bad" fires. It stresses
that matches and lighters are not toys and tells young children that whenever
they find matches or lighters, they should take and given them to an adult. This
kit provides a "read along" booklet for the children to take home. Target
Audience: Children 3 - 5 years of age
return
to index
- EP
102 - Nero & Ashcan-Home Fire Safety Safari
This
kit educates children along with their parents and siblings to identify key fire
hazards in the home, to demonstrate proper behaviour in case of fire and to develop
an escape plan. This kit provides an official Guide Badge and Guidebook and after
completing a room-to-room hunt for fire hazards in their home, the child receives
a Nero and Ashcan magnet. Target
Audience: Children 9 - 12 years of age
(This program is available from
your local fire department.)
return
to index
- EP
103 - Nero & Ashcan-on the Farm
This
kit uses a take home comic book to teach children about farm and fire safety.
It contains three stories. The "Grain Bin Mystery" deals with farm fire
hazards and spontaneous combustion. "Hide and Seek" describes the safe
use, storage and disposal of farm chemicals. "The Tractor Thief" depicts
the safe use of farm equipment and machinery. This kit also includes a reusable
two-sided activity poster that challenges children to identify 22 farm and fire
hazards and teaches children to identify areas where fire extinguishers should
be placed on the farm. Target
Audience: Children 9 - 13 years.
(This program is available
from your local fire department.)
return
to index
- EP
104 - Learn Not to Burn Curriculum, NFPA
The
curriculum binders and resource books focus on 22 key fire safety behaviours.
This is a school-based curriculum that can be easily integrated into standard
classroom subjects. Information on the implementation of the curriculum in Manitoba
may be obtained by calling the Office of the Fire Commissioner. Target
Audience: Pre-school - Grade 3
Available from the Office of the Fire Commissioner
return
to index
- EP
105 - Risk watch, NFPA
Risk
Watch is a comprehensive injury prevention curriculum for students in pre-school
through grade 8, their families and their communities. Risk Watch targets eight
areas: motor vehicle safety, fire and burn prevention, choking, suffocation and
strangulation prevention, poisoning prevention, falls prevention, firearms injury
prevention, bike and pedestrian safety and water safety. This program uses an
experiential approach to learning, teaching students through story-telling, role-playing,
songs, etc. Pre and post test evaluation instruments are provided in each module. Target
Audience: Pre-school – Grade 8
Available for purchase from Fire Prevention
Canada, 1066 Somerset Street W, Suite 301, Ottawa ON, K1Y 4T3 – 1-800-668-2955
return
to index
- EP
106 - Fireproof Children Education Kit, National Fire Service Support Systems
Inc.
The
activities contained in the kit help children understand the consequences of fire
before the fire starts. The program contains a wide variety of fire safety activities
designed for elementary aged children. The video introduces the problem of child
fire setters, takes you through the steps of recognition, education, and implementation
and provides you with enough information to get your program started. Available
for loan from The Office of the Fire Commissioner, (204) 726-6855 or can be purchased
from FireFighting in Canada, 222 Argyle Avenue, Delhi, Ontario, N4B 2Y2, Telephone
(519) 582-2513, Fax (519) 582-4040.
return
to index
- EP
107 - Activities for Curiosity Firesetters, by Laurie E. Burchill, MSW
This
publication contains 20 fire safety assignments for juvenile firesetters to complete
at home with their parents. Activities are provided for pre-school children through
early teens. Assignment sheets may be reproduced. Available
for purchase from Oregon Fire Education Association, c/o Office of State Fire
Marshal, 4760 Portland Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97305-1760, Telephone (503) 378-3473.
return
to index
- EP
108 - Curious Kids Set Fires, FEMA
A
family fire safety program kit developed by the U.S. Fire Administration to answer
the need for fire education materials. This program is directed specifically to
children who are curious about fire. Available
for purchase from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Warehouse, P.O.
Box 70274, Washington, D.C. 20024.
return
to index
- EP
109 - Play Safe! Be Safe!
A
fire safety program developed by the BIC Corporation which is designed to bring
a firefighter into the classroom and through the power of video teaches young
children the basics of fire prevention and shows them how to respond to specific
fire situations. Available
from your local fire department or can be purchased from Fireproof Children, Canal
Park Building, 1 Grove Street, Suite 210, Pittsford, New York, 14534 Telephone
(716) 385-3370 Fax (716) 264-1754.
return
to index
- EP
110 - Kookum’s Gift: The Gift of Fire
This
fire safety kit with video has been designed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal
people. The setting is children around a campfire with Kookum (Grandma) talking
about fire safety. Available
from The Saskatchewan Institute on Prevention of Handicaps, 1319 Colony Street,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 1Z2 Telephone (306) 966-2512 Fax (306) 966-2511
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index
- EP
114 - Burn Awareness Kit
The
Burn Awareness Kit is a three-ring binder which includes burn statistics, burn
problems and can be used by outreach professionals with schools, community groups,
the media. All information included in the kit can be reproduced. Available
from the Burn Awareness Coalition, Box 17840, Encino CA 91416 Telephone (919)
994-4661 Fax (818) 994-6181.
return
to index American
Heat
return
to index
- VT
2002 - March 1997-Residential Emergencies: Part Three
Incident:
One
Alarm Fire-Brooklyn, NY
House Fire with Collapse-Garfield, NJ
Tenement
Fire with Fatalities, Brooklyn, NJ
Attic Fire Scenario
Attic Fire Tactics
in Single Family Dwellings
Incident Command Scenario with Missing Fire-fighter
Designing a Personnel Accountability System
Trainer’s Question
Survival
Training-Vehicle Rescue
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
2004 - May 1997-Residential Emergencies: Part Five
Ft.
Worth, TX House Fires
Stone Park, IL House Fire
Winnetka, IL House Fire
with Spread to Exposures
Tips for the PIO
Aerial Rescue Techniques with
Case Study
30 Second Fire Flow Demonstration
Fire Stream Demonstration
Low Pressure Demonstration
Exposure Protection Demonstration
Positive
Pressure Ventilation
return
to index
- VT
2005 - January 1999-Unique Technical Rescues
Real
World Incident: Ice Dog, Westville, NJ
Real World Incident: Car Up a Pole,
Deptford, NJ
Real World Incident: Squad 49 Rollover, Laurel, MD
Real World
Incident: Plane Crashes, NJ, WA
Hot Topic: Window on a Tower, Tampa Fl
return
to index
- VT
2006 - February 1999-High RiseFirefighting
Real
World Incident-Kings Road Construction Fire, North Olmsted, OH
Real World
Incident-Cathedral Towers High Rise Fire, Jacksonville, FL
Real World Incident-Council
Tower High Rise, St. Louis, MO
Hot Topic-High Rise Firefighting
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
2010 - June 1999-Mass Fatality Incidents
Amtrak
Crash, Bourbonnias, Illinois
KAL 801 Crash, Guam
F5 Tornado, Moore, Oklahoma
Firefighting II Traingig-"IFSTA Fire Company’s Greatest Hits"
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
2012 - August 1999-Fire in the Interface
Elliott
Wildland Fire, Parts 1-2
Wildland Personal Protective Equipment
Pendleton
Controlled Burn
Pump and Roll/Progresive Hoselays
Santiago Wildland Fire
Part 1-2
Wildland Fire Shelter Deployment
Firefighting II Training-Rapid
Intervention Teams, Part 2
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
2014 - October 1999-New Millennium Technology-Are you Ready for the Changes?
Hewlett-Packard’s
"Synergies" High-Tech Disaster Drill
Bricelyn Street Fatal Incident,
Pittsburgh, PA B.O.F. Technology that Improves Communication and
Accountability
Truss Roof Collapse Fatal Fire, Branford,
CT F.D. Technology that Monitors Firefighters
and Structures
Firefighter II Training-Rapid Intervention Teams, Part 4
return
to index
return
to index Tragedy
- VT
2016 - December 1999-Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons
of Mass Destruction Incident Wrap-Up
Mercury, Nevada WMP Practical Exercise
1-2
Personal Protective Equipment for the Future
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Hazmat Drill
Dallas, Texas WMD Drill
Firefighter II Traning-Advanced Forcible
Entry, Part 2
return
to index
- VT
2017 - January 2000-Low Rise Hotel/Motel Fires
Low Rise Hotel/Motel
Fires
Multiple Fatality Motel Fire, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Motel Fire,
Dallas, Texas
Building Construction Considerations
Firefighting II Training-Advanced
Forcible Entry, Part 3
return
to index
- VT
2018 - February 2000-Flooding
Flooding:
"The Land Down Under." What do you do?
Grand Forks, North Dakota,
Part One
Swift Water Training
Grand Forks, North Dakota, Part Two
Firefighting II Training-Truck Company Operations: Forcible Entry
return
to index
- VT
2019 - March 2000-Fires that Changed the Fire Service-
Wildlands
#500-0165 Mann
Gulch, 1949
Storm King Mountain, Part One
Storm King Mountain, Part Two
New Fire Shelter Technology
Calabasas. Part One
New Cab Shelter
Calabasas,
Part Two
The Interface Engine Prototype
Firefighting II Training-Truck
Company operations: Vertical
Ventialltion, Part 1
return
to index
- VT
2020 - April 2000-Terrorism: The First-In Response Team
Oklahoma
City Bombing, Part One
Oklahoma City Bombing, Part Two
Anthrax Scenario
Firefighting II Training-Truck Company Operations, Part 3: Vertical
Ventilation,
Part 2
return
to index
- VT
2021 - May 2000-National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
US & R
Training-Mobilization
Orange County-The Flood of Station 65
Flint, Michigan-The
Clara Carton
Nursing Home Explosion
Dispatch to Turkey
US & R-Demobilization
Truck Company Operations, Part 4:
Structural Search & Rescue
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
2024 - August 2000-Fires that Changed the Fire Service: Structural
Collapse During Firefighting
Vendome Collapse,
Part One
Vendome Collapse, Part Two
Hackensack Ford Fire, Part One
Hackensack Ford Fire, Part Two
Firefighting II: Emergency Operations-Lights
and Sirens #735-061
return
to index
return
to index
return
to index
- VT
2027 - November 2000-Winter Firefighting Operations
Toronto Fire Services
winter Ops
International Falls, MN: America’s Icebox
Municipality of Clarington,
Ontario, Fire
Toronto’s Icebreaking Fireboat
return
to index
- VT
2028 - December 2000-Thermal Imaging Cameras
Live Burn Demo
of Thermal Imaging
Zachery Sheets
About thermal Imaging Technology
Granbury, Texas
More Thermal Imaging Demos
Fundraising
Back to
Basics-Preplanning, Part 2
return
to index
- VT
2029 - February 2001 - Conflagration!
News
Ybor City, FL, Part 1
Chelsea, MA, Part 1
Chelsea, MA, Part
2
Ybor, FL, Part 2
Ybor, FL, Part 3
Ybor, FL, Part 4
Chelsea,
MA, Part 3
Back to Basics
Firefighter Safety, Part 1
return
to index
- VT
2030 - March 2001 - Incident Command
American Heat News Update
Philadelphia 10 - Alarmer: The Eastern American
Fire, Part 1
Incident Command Backgrounder
Philadelphia 10 - Alarmer:
The Eastern American Fire, Part 2
The Philadelphia Incident Command System
Back to Basics
Firefighter Safety, Part 2
return
to index
- VT
2031 - April 2001 - Taming the Wildland / Urban Interface
American Heat
News Update
Laguna Beach, Part 1 and 2
Los Alamos, Parts 1 and 2
Education
Back to Basics
SCBA, Part 1
return
to index Medical
- VTEM
1 - January 1999 - Respiratory Emergencies
Anatomy and Physiology
of the Respiratory System
Respiratory Assessment
COPD/Emphysema
Acute Pulmonary Edema
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training
return
to index
- VTEM
2 - February 1999 - Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases: A Global Perspective
Modes of Transmission
Regulatory
Issues/Personal Protective Equipment
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training
return
to index
- VTEM
3 - March 1999 - Othopaedic Injuries
Kinematics and Mechanism of Injury
Femur/Pelvic Fracture; PASG
High
Tech Patients
Prevention and Research (The CIREN Project)
Hands-On Training-Immobilization
Devices
return
to index
- VTEM
4 - April 1999 - Patients with Special Challenges
The Hearing and
Visually Impaired Patient
Interacting with Patients Who Have Special Challenges
Language Barriers
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training
return
to index
- VTEM
5 - May 1999 - Response of Special Incidents
Response to Terrorism
Evacuation Procedures
Mass Gathering Management
Planning and Logistics
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training-Heat Related Emergencies
return
to index
- VTEM
6 - June 1999 - Altered Mental Status
Pathophysiology of Altered Mental Status
AEIOU-Tips
Evaluating Mental
Status in the Field
Treatment of the Altered Mental Status Patient
Pulse
News Update
Hands-On Training
return
to index
- VTEM
7 - July 1999 - Violence
Causes of Violence
Domestic Violence
Treatment of the Violent Patient
Chemical Restraints
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Protecting
Yourself Against Violence
return
to index
- VTEM
8 - August 1999 - Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
Anatomy and Physiology
of the GI and GU Systems
Renal Failure
The Dialysis Patient
Assessment
of the GI/GU Patient
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training
return
to index
- VTEM
9 - September 1999 - Cardiac Patient
Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain
Case Study: The Chest Pain Patient
12-Lead EKG Placement
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Chest Pain-What
Happens in the E.D.?
return
to index
- VTEM
10 - October 1999 - Penetrating Trauma
Ballistic Trauma
Knife Injuries
Tactical Medicine
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: CONTOMS Training
return
to index
- VTEM
11 - November 1999 - Care for the Terminally Ill
Patient Care
Emotions of the Family
Hospice Care
Testimonial: Understanding the Patient
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Ports and Picks
return
to index
- VTEM
12 - December 1999 - Topics in EMS
Fireworks Injuries
Injury Prevention
Construction Accidents
How
to Testify
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Mock Deposistion
return
to index
- VTEM
13 - January 2000 - Shock
Pathophysiology of Shock
Low Resistance Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic Shock
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Treatment Controversies
return
to index
- VTEM
14 - February 2000 - Communications
Internal
Transfer of Data
Non-Verbal
External
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Cultural Diversity
return
to index
- VTEM
15 - March 2000 - Issues at the Crime Scene
Preservation of
the Scene
Preservation of Evidence
Legal Issues at the Crime Scene
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: SIDS vs. NAT
return
to index
- VTEM
16 - April 2000 - Airway
Anatomy and Physiology
The Traumatic Airway
Airway Devices (Adjuncts)
Airway Management Techniques
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Rapid
Sequence Intubation
return
to index
- VTEM
17 - May 2000 - Prevention for Providers
Illness and Injury Prevention for the Public
Illness and Injury Prevention
for Providers
Post-Exposure for Infectious Diseases
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Swift Water Rescue
return
to index
- VTEM
18 - June 2000 - Burns
Fireworks
Respiratory Burns
Chemical Burns
Pulse News Update
Hands-On Training: Burn Therapy
return
to index
- VTEM
19 - July 2000 - Pediatrics
Kids and Guns
Life Span I
Immunizations
EMSC
Pulse/EMU News
return
to index
- VTEM
20 - August 2000 - Geriatrics
Life Span II
Elder Abuse
Delirium and Dementia
Altered Mental Status
Illness/Injury Prevention
Lifting and Moving
return
to index
- VTEM
21 - September 2000 - Medications
ALS for BLS
Pharmacodynamics
Future Medications
Pulse News Update
Assisted Medications
return
to index
- VTEM
22 - October 2000 - EMS Repsonse to Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response
Response Practices
Patient Management
Pulse News Update
EMS
Response
return
to index
- VTEM
23 - November 2000 - Psychological Disorders
Sexual Assault
Psychiatric Medications
Homelessness
Pulse News Update
Behavioural
Emergencies
return
to index
- VTEM
24 - December 2000 - Topics in EMS: Systems Overview
Aeromedicine
Intercept
Interdepartmental Communication
Pulse News Update
Helicopter
Safety
return
to index
- VTEM
25 - January 2001 - Occupational-Acquired Injury and Illness
Joint Injuries
Ambulance Crashes
Shift Work and Sleep Disturbances
Stress-Related
Injuries
Pulse News Update
Hepatitis C
return
to index
- VTEM
26 - February 2001 - Cardiac
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Atypical Chest Pain
Current Trends in
Cardiac Care
Cardiac Asthma
Pulse News Update
12 Lead EKG
return
to index
- VTEM
27 - March 2001 - Cerebral Events
Stroke
Aneurysm
Seizure
Pulse News Update
Traumatic Brain Injury
return
to index
- VTEM
28 - April 2001 - Toxicology
Raves (Ecstasy)
GHB/Rohypnol
Huffing
Hallucinogens
Pulse News
Update
Methamphetamine
return
to index
- VTEM
29 - May 2001 - Retroperitoneal Emergencies
Retroperitoneal
Bleeds
Renal Trauma
Kidney Stones
Pheochromodcytoma
Pulse News
Update
Dialysis
return
to index
- VTEM
30 - June 2001 - Motor Vehicle Collisions
Kinematics of MVC's
Motorcycle Trauma
C-Cpie Clearance
CIREN Update
Safety and Highway Operation
Pulse News Update
Safety in Rescue
return
to index
- VTEM
31 - July 2001 - Acute Abdomen
Anatomy and Physiology
Abdominal Triage
Appendicitis
Treatment of
Acute Abdomen
Pulse News Update
Assessment of Abdomen
return
to index
- VTEM
32 - August 2001 - Extreme Sports
Water Based Extreme Sports
Air Based Extreme Sports
Land Based Extreme
Sports
Pulse News Update
Incident Safety Officer
return
to index
- VTEM
33 - September 2001 - Outdoor Emergencies
Exposure
Exotic Animals
Gun Shot Wound/Ballistics
Improvised Medicine
Insect Bites and Stings
return
to index
- VTEM
34 - October 2001 - Special Operations
Confine Space Rescue
Tactical EMS
Trench Rescue
Rope Rescue
2002 Winter Olympic Preview
return
to index
- VTEM
35 - November 2001 - Unique Patient Challenges
Autistic Patients
Attention Deficit, Hyperactive Disorder
System Abusers
Family Centred
Care
return
to index
- VTEM
36 - December 2001 - EMS Management at a MCI, Part I
Introduction
Pre-Incident Planning
First 30-60 Minutes
Prolonged Response to Multi-Day
Incident
Recovery/Post-Incident Period
Common Challenges During a MCI
return
to index
- VTEM
37 - Basic Shock Management
Includes information on varieties of shock, circulatory system anatomy, causes
and effects of shock; BLS treatment, early recognition and treatment and ASL treatment.
return
to index
- VTEM
38 - Pediatric Emergencies
Discusses difference in pediatric anatomy and physiology, ABC's and adjunct devices
including OPA, BVM and ETT, common illnesses and injuries (croup, epiglottis and
shock), treatment of the pediatric patients, assessment of the pediatric patient
and psychological considerations for the emergency medical attendant.
return
to index
- VTEM
39 - Bandaging and Splinting
Cover soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries (anatomy/physiology), dressing
& bandaging demonstrations, and splinting: rigid, soft and hare traction splint
demonstrations. Covers the use of air splints.
return
to index
- VTEM
40 - Hands On! Spinal Immobilisation
Covers anatomy and physiology of the spine in details that are appropriate at
both the EMR and EMT level. Demonstrates the use of the long spine board, short
spine board, KED, and scoop.
return
to index
- VTEM
41 - Street Medicine: Chest Injuries
Covers anatomy and physiology of the thorax and pathophysiology of the following
chest injuries: flail chest, sucking chest, pneumo-chest and hemothoracies, myoccardial
contusion and cardiac tamponade. Signs and symptoms of both blunt and penetrating
chest trauma are covered. Covers the use of MAST (PASG) with chest injuries.
return
to index
- VTEM
42 - Basic Airway Management
The anatomy and physiology of the airway is described. The content emphasises
and demonstrates how to use positioning to maintain a patency of the airway. Adjuncts
demonstrated include the NPA, OPA, BVM and pocket resuscitation mask as well as
several suction techniques. All demonstrations are on live models.
return
to index
- VTEM
43 - The Neurological Patient
This video discusses the following:
The Seizure Patient
The Nervous System
Altered Mental Status
Chronic
Disorders
Pulse News Update
The Stroke Patient
return
to index
- VTEM
44 - Geriatric Patients
This
video discusses the following: What
It's Like to Get Old
Elderly Accident Prevention
Multiple Medication
Patients
Alzheimer's Disease
Pulse News Update
return
to index
- VTEM
45 - Sports Injuries
This video discusses the following:
Outdoor Sports
Water Sports Injuries
Football Injuries
Helmet Removal
Pulse News Update
return
to index
- VTEM
46 - Hands On! Automated Defibrillation
Includes segments on: fibrillation, CPR, defibrillation, indications, common components,
and proper operation of the AED. Also contains film footage of actual on-scene
resuscitation attempts including defibrillation attempts.
return
to index
- VTEM
47 - EMT - Injury Free
Your body is the most important piece of equipment you'll ever own. You must take
care of it through proper use and care. Anatomy and physiology of the back and
spine, how to life properly and avoid back injuries, and exercises to strengthen
lifting muscles and prevent back injuries.
return
to index
Covers pulse, respiration, blood pressure and skin assessment. Actual on-scene
video is used as a lecture format. Diagrams and charts are used to explain normal
values as well as differences in character and the rationale in determining the
values. Demonstrates using the forearm and leg for determining blood pressure.
return
to index
- VTEM
49 - Patient Assessment
Actual on-scene video used along with lecture, demonstration, and diagrams are
used to discuss: dispatch information, scene safety, primary survey (follows BTLS
model and gives rationale for load & go situations), patient history (sample,
PQRST & AVPU mnemonics) , and the secondary survey.
return
to index
Film clips of actual births are interspersed with lecture format discussing childbirth:
normal, complicates and neonatal care. Although it does not discuss or demonstrate
the Manitoba protocal for breech birth.
return
to index
- VTEM
51 - Scene Management of MVA's
Segments include: scene size-up and assessment of hazards by first emergency personnel
on the scene, vehicle stabilisation consideration for EMT personnel, gaining access
and assessing the patient - use of hand tools by EMS personnel, rapid extrication
techniques for critical patients: when, why and how? And crush injuries and crush
syndrome.
return
to index
- VTEM
52 - CBC's Man Alive-Call for Help
The program follows the ambulance crew of 14th Station in Toronto as they put
in their night shift. Interviews with the attendants as well as video footage
of several actual calls during their shift provides an overview of what life in
the streets is like. Critical incident stress and its affects on EMS personnel
is discussed as well as an Employee stance program that the city has implemented
to assist attendants with on the job stress.
return
to index
- VTEM
53 - Pre-Hospital Burn Care
Includes segments on Assessment of ABC's, Inhalation Burns, Burn Size/Depth, Types
of Burns. Actual video footage of prehospital and in-hospital burn victims. Pathophysiology
of inhalation burns is at an EMT level. Rule of 9's diagrams are a bit confusing.
Lecture segments are long but there is good information.
return
to index
-
VTEM 54 - Pediatric Emergencies
In North American, trauma is the leading cause of death in children, accounting
for more calls than all other causes combined. This video discusses anatomy, as
well as focusing on head injuries, immobilization of the pediatric patient, and
child abuse. Excellent segments on the anatomical differences between adults and
the pediatric patient and regarding immobilizing children. EMR Instructors should
be advised: some of the terminology is beyond the EMR level, however, the techniques
demonstrated are valuable.
return to index
Intravenous cannulation and intraosseous infusion are demonstrated. Discusses
gaining vascular access, fluid replacement, equipment used, the differences between
hypertonic, isotonic and hypotonic solutions and crystalloids vs. colloids; complications
and troubleshooting. Medication administration; subcutaneous and intramuscular
injections, administration of meds via ET tube; sublingulal and nebulizer administration.
return to index
-
VTEM 56 - EZ Pharmacology
Forms of medications; Routes of administration; Pharmacodynamics; Metric measurement
plus demonstrations of preparation of various medications for administration.
return to index
- VTEM 57
January 2002 – Mass Casualty Incidents, Part 2
Critical Incident Stress
Common Problems
DMORT
Mass Casualty Incidents and Multiple Patient Incident
return to index
- VTEM 58
February 2002 – Respiratory Emergencies
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Pulmonary Embolism
Pneumonia
The Crashing Asthmatic Patient
return to index
- VTEM 59 March
2002 – Geriatrics
Abuse, Neglect and Provider Attitudes
Medications
Orthopaedics
Pulse/EMU News
Dementia
return to index
- VTEM 60 April
2002 – Childbirth
Normal Childbirth
Complications of Childbirth
Third Trimester Complications
return to index
- VTEM 61 May
2002 – Ethics in EMS
Vindictive Patient Care
DNT Orders
Reportable vs. Non-Reportable Patient Information
Pulse/EMU News
EMS and Criminal Evidence
return to index
- VTEM 62 June
2002 – Winter Olympics
Preparing for Large Events
Effects from September 11th
Venue Medical Response
Agency Co-ordination
return to index
- VTEM 63 July
2002 - Responder Safety
Violence against EMS responders
Violence and scene safety
Health and wellness
Pulse/EMU News
Responding safely to the incident
return to index
- VTEM 64
August 2002 – Pediatric Injuries
Trauma
Burns
Poisoning
Pulse/EMU News
Pediatric Resuscitation
return to index
- VTEM 65
September 2002 – Diabetes
Diabetes: Adolescent
Diabetes: Adult
Diabetes: Special Populations
Pulse/EMU News
Diabetes: Altered Mental Status
return to index
- VTEM 66
October 2002 – Patient Assessment
Patient Assessment: Head and Neck
Patient Assessment: Chest and Abdomen
Patient Assessment: Back, Soft Tissues, and Extremities
Pulse/EMU News
Patient Assessment: Systems
return to index
- VTEM 67
November 2002 – Emerging Issues
Needlestick Legislation
Divert Status
EMS As Extension Clinic
Retention of EMS Personnel
Pulse/EMU News
Tiered EMS Response
return to index
- VTEM 68
December 2002 – Man vs. Heavy Metal
Environment
Farm and Agricultural Accidents
Industrial Accidents
Pulse/EMU News
Field Amputations
return to index
- VTEM 69
January 2003 – Hazardous Materials
Awareness
Routes of Entry
Treatment of Patients
Pulse/EMU News
PPE and Rehab
return to index
- VTEM 70
February 2003 – Airway Management
Anatomy and Physiology
Airway Compromise Issues
Limitations of Diagnostic Airway
Pulse/EMU News
Airway Equipment and Body Substance Isolation
return to index
- VTEM 71
March 2003 - Psychiatric Emergencies
1. Cognitive Impairments
2. Affective Behaviour Impairments
3. Schizophrenia
4. Pulse/EMU News-Pulse Plus! Restraint and Control of
Violent Patients
return to index
-
VTEM 72 April 2003 - Natural Disaster Emergencies
1. Mudslides
2. Tornadoes
3. Earthquakes
4. Pluse/EMU News
5. Swiftwater Rescue
return to index
-
VTEM 73 May 2003 - Cardiac Emergencies
1. Acute Coronary Syndrome Management
2. Cardiac Emergencies: Special Considerations
3. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Current Issues
4. Congestive Heart Failure
return to index
-
VTEM 76 August 2003 - Transportation Emergencies
1. Pedestrian Incidents
2. Motor Vehicle Incidents
3. Mass Transit Incidents
4. Light Rail Emergencies
return to index
-
VTEM 78 October 2003 - Wellness
1. Introduction: A Dose of Reality
2. Stress and Anxiety
3. Planning Your Meals
4. Developing Core Strength and Flexibility
5. Personal Protective Equipment
return to index
top
of page "Training
to Save Lives" Manitoba
Emergency Services College Codes
& Standards Investigations
Municipal
Support Emergency
Response Administration
|  |
Copyright
(c) 2000 Office of the Fire Commissioner
|
|  |
|
