A tent that turns into concrete - the next-generation tool for relief efforts

Published: 19 May, 2011

Source: The BBC

Concrete Canvas allows aid teams to construct solid structures in emergency zones quickly and easily.

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Earthquake in pictures – Spain
Source: The BBC
Revolutionary new patient movement system developed by LA Fire Captain
Los Angeles-based EMSLED Tactical Inc. has announced the arrival of the Chameleon, a Mission Adaptable Rescue System (MARS). Winner of the 2010 EMS World “Innovation of the Year” it is designed as a modular, configurable, patient movement system.
Achieving fire fitnes for life
How useful would it be to know the exact welfare status of firefighters on the fireground, in real time? Or being able to accurately analyse the fitness levels of firefighters quickly and easily in the gym? F&R looks at the latest technology.
Gearing up for the Emergency Services Show 2012
Registration for the UK’s leading exhibition and conference for networking and resources for every emergency will open in at the end of this week. Bookmark www.emergencyuk.com now and visit the site to sign up and register. This year’s show will take place on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.
The “EMT Rodeo” takes place in undisclosed location in Southwest Asia
A joint training project threw together US Army, Navy, and Air Force medics with firefighters and first responders from all over the country.

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