Posts Tagged ‘environment’

Equipment: Water rescue

Spring will soon be here and so will the storms that follow. With our ever changing environment, storms can bring down a lot of water in a short period. With the onset of increasing growth and development, this water sometimes has no place to go. The result is flooded streets and populated areas. We also [...]

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Fire Extinguishers

Many people think that having a safety device is enough and that it brings everything to the table. Most often, people feel that fire safety begins and ends with provision of safety equipment within businesses and homes. However, knowing the best safety device also includes proper determination of firefighting equipment. That it is also highly-significant [...]

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Cairns 1044 Fire Helmet

Recently, I tested and got familiar with the Cairns 1044 fire helmet. Cairns has been making fire helmets for many years, and makes helmets that range from manufactured leather to standard 660 helmets — many call “salad bowls.”

Overview
This helmet is the sister to the familiar Cairns 1010 helmet. Some differences include the paint finish on [...]

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