On December 18 the National Wildfire Coordinating group published a 4-minute video that gives a brief overview to the contents of the Crash Rescue Kit. It can be ordered like any other fire equipment through the fire cache system, as NFES #1040. If you desire to purchase it, the cost is $724.75.
The video implies it would be appropriate to have the kit available at an incident helibase.
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It’s a required item at a helibase. They are also routinely flown to helispots along with an extinguisher when the helispot is being manned.
As a retired 35 Yr. DOD Crash Fire Rescueman starting at the bottom and retiring as Chief with 4 yrs. Active Navy fire fighting. I worked Navy and Air Force. There has been a big change in tactics and procedures and manning. One thing I am aware of is we have never been given the recognition in TV – Movies -News Ect. Because of our military affiliation. Bases Ect. We are hardly known. We only in recent years have had any affiliation with FEMA and some benefits there. It is a Highly dangerous Career field with Haz. Mat on a daily basis. My Question ; Are there any DVDs out there on our Career and if Not Why ? If so I would like to know about them and purchase.
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