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Home Emergency

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Sep 22, 2009

Put yourself in the shoes of a burglar so you can anticipate where they'd look for your valuables.You Will Need* A home safe* An empty cereal boxStep 1: Understand the burglar's motivationUnderstand t ...

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Sep 21, 2009

Burglary is common, but is also quite preventable with these tactics.You Will Need* A dog* Motion detector lights* A security system* Strong doors* Impact-resistant doors and windows* Neighborliness* ...

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Apr 12, 2009

Three hundred people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Don't risk being a part of that statistic.You Will Need * A carbon monoxide detector * Pencil * Screwdriver * Wall punch ...

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Mar 6, 2009

Need rope, but don't have any. This is a great emergency trick for making rope with plastic bags. This video demonstrates a simple method for converting your used plastic bags into rope. It requires ...

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Oct 6, 2008

A well stocked first aid kit is a good tool to have at home at any time, and it will help you be better prepared in the event of an emergency. It's also a good idea to have a kit with you while hiking ...

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Sep 2, 2008

A self-contained breathing apparatus allows firefighters to breathe in hostile environments. Identify the different features of a SCBA from a fire captain in this free firefighting video series about ...

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Sep 2, 2008

Firefighters use ropes to secure unstable objects, rescue victims and carry tools. Learn how to tie bowline, Bachmann, figure eight and other basic knots in this free firefighting video series from a ...

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Sep 2, 2008

See the firefighting tools that firefighters use and find out how firefighters use their gear in this free video featuring a professional firefighter. ...

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Aug 15, 2008

If you're a firefighter, you probably know what a flashover is. If not, it's what it sounds like -- a fast spreading of fire, very rapidly, across a gap because of extreme heat.This video tutorial is ...

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Aug 15, 2008

If you are a firefighter in Alameda, California, chances are you already saw this video tutorial. If not, you're in luck. This will show you how to rescue a downed firefighter out of a window. This ...