MERLOT Search - category=2671&materialType=Tutorial http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:25:09 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 04:25:09 PDT MERLOT Search - category=2671&materialType=Tutorial http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 Bioterror http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=268722 This is a companion site to a program that was broadcast on Nova in 2001. Topics include History of Biowarfare, Global Guide to Bioweapons, Future Germ Defenses, Interviews with Biowarriors, and Making Vaccines. There is also a Teacher's Guide as well as additional Resources. There is a Flash version as well as a non-Flash version. Writing an Investigation Report http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=199627 An exercise and format for preliminary investigation reports Trimming Windows http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=390736 Ventilating Windows is an essential part of fireground operations. During the overhaul phase it is necessary to make those broken windows safe. This video tutorial trains firefighters in the safe way to trim those windows. Bucket Position http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=390738 This Fire Engineering training video shows how to position a tower bucket to get maximum penetration from your stream. The tutorial also covers safety precautions in operation and positioning of the bucke Coffin Cut --Roof Ventilation http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=390750 coffin cutroof ventilationThis tutorial covers the proper way to make cuts to ventilate a roof and the proper way to use a roof saw in making ventilation cuts. Detroit Dive http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=394739 When it is necessary to go through a wall, time is often a critical factor. Anthony Avillo and Frank Ricci instruct in a technique for moving through a wall efficiently and safely. Doffing Superheated gear http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=394736 In Flashover training and in an actuial incident, it is sometimes becomes necessary to remove a fire fighter's turnout gear while it is still in a superheated condition. Anthony Avillo and Frank Ricci of the New Haven Fire Department narrate and demonstrate proper technique in this video. Main Drain Test http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=245869 A one-page summary of the procedure for performing a main drain test.  Part of the National Fire Academy's "Coffee Break Training" series/