wolfden

Thanks for the great info guys. I agree that rapid extrication in -37C + is the way to go, but it's not always possible. The eastern part of ND is very flat and we can experience 8 months of winters/cold months. The windchill factor is always something we have to take into consideration as the open areas have no protection. Being rural doesn't help either, it can take us 15 to 20 minutes to get to some areas, so that person has already had plenty of exposure. I just think this would be a great tool to have on our team when needed.

I ran across an article and I am looking for information as to where a person can find the items in the photos. They are a heater with a flexible pipe that you can use to pump heat to victims. at least a name - been googling rescue heating unit and not finding anything. Living in ND, the winters are harsh and something like this is worth looking into. Just need to know what to look into.

Like the rest here - Yes Clothes don't make a person

Wow as a dispatcher being my primary job I can be glad I have never done such a horrible thing. I can't relate to a place that has the call volume like they have, but still that is so wrong.

19. Tell your children over dinner "due to the economy, we are going to have to let one of you go."

Well the various organizations around here usually setup displays, have a free BBQ for people to attend and get information and provide free blood pressure checks. The local paper usually does a huge section on all the services and the staff of people for each service. Nothing too exciting, but it gets the message out to the public.