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	DNR - History & Ecology of Fire in Michigan
		Fire is an event controlled by fuels, weather, and topography.
		Like the 1871 fire, the fire of 1881 came at the end of an extremely severe drought and was the result of hundreds of land-clearing fires whipped into a seething cauldron of flame by high winds.
		Fire wardens were authorized to prevent and suppress fires, impress firefighters, arrest fire law violators, and report on fires.
	www.michigan.gov /dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_30505_30816-24038--,00.html (1802 words)

	Passive fire protection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fire protection education, to ensure that occupants and operators of the facility, ship or structure know how to operate and/or maintain applicable systems, how to evacuate or where to seek refuge and how to be sure that they do not inadvertently disable any of the active or passive fire protection systems.
		Generally, all changes to fire protection systems or items affecting the structural or fire-integrity or use (occupancy) of a building is subject to regulatory scrutiny, meaning that a contemplated change to a facility requires a building permit, or, if the change is very minor indeed, a review by the local fire prevention officer.
		Fire tests in the UK are reported in the form of test results, but contrary to North America and Germany, building authorities do not require written proof that the materials that have been installed on site are actually identical to the materials and products that were used in the test.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Passive_fire_protection (2655 words)

	Thumb Fire - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The great Thumb Fire took place on September 5, 1881 in the Thumb area of Michigan in the United States.
		The fire, which burned over a million acres (4,000 km²) in less than a day, was the consequence of drought, hurricane-force winds, heat, the after-effects of the Port Huron Fire of 1871 and the ecological damage wrought by the era's logging techniques.
		The Thumb Fire, which reportedly began in Tuscola County, was the first natural disaster served by the American Red Cross.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Thumb_Fire (142 words)

	400 could be called to combat Cibola fire \| www.azstarnet.com ®
		The fire had been estimated at 30 percent contained while about 2,100 acres in size, but high winds from the south enabled it to mushroom to 5,000 acres, despite having some 90 firefighters on hand assisted by a dozen fire engines and five air tankers.
		The fire was located west of Cibola and about 20 miles south and west of Blythe, Calif. Wood said she was unaware of any evacuations and that no homes or other structures were lost.
		Richard Powskey, management officer for the Thumb Fire, said the 800-acre, lightning-sparked blaze was estimated at 86 percent contained, with full containment expected by Friday.
	www.azstarnet.com /sn/printDS/138654 (360 words)

	River Country Heritage Water Trails (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Fire of 1881 that burned over most of the Thumb was the first natural disaster served by the American Red Cross.
		The Fire was spread by gale force winds, and was fueled by logging slash and the debris left on the ground from the Fire of 1871.
		The clearing of the timberlands opened the Thumb to agriculture and shifted the economic base of the County for the 20th century.
	www.wmich.edu /glcms/watertrails/huronpop/huron-580.htm (307 words)

	Thumb Fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The great Thumb Fire took place on September 5, 1881 in the Thumb area of Michigan in the United States.
		The fire, which burned over a million acres (4,000 km²) in less than a day, was the consequence of drought, hurricane-force winds, heat, the after-effects of the Port Huron Fire of 1871 and the ecological damage wrought by the era's logging techniques.
		The Thumb Fire, which reportedly began in Tuscola County, was allegedly the first natural disaster served by the American Red Cross.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thumb_Fire (164 words)

	Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2001-28 \| CDC/NIOSH
		At the time of the NIOSH investigation, the Fire Department consisted of 49 uniformed personnel and served a population of 25,000 year-round residents and a summertime population of 40,000 in a geographic area of 26 square miles.
		The Fire Department requires all new fire fighter applicants to be State-certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and have some fire-fighting experience, pass a written exam, a preemployment physical examination, a physical ability test, and a swim test prior to being hired.
		All fire fighters are required to attend the 11-week State Fire Academy fire fighter training course unless certified by an equivalent academy at the Fire Fighter I and II level.
	www.cdc.gov /niosh/fire/reports/face200128.html (3889 words)

	fires (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Like the 1871 fire, the fire of 1881 came at the end of an extremely severe drought and was the result of hundreds of land-clearing fires whipped into a cauldron of flame by high winds.
		One detailed account of the fires that burned in the Thumb is given in a report of a man who traveled over the burned area after the fire and interviewed many of the survivors.
		He emphasizes the extreme dryness that prevailed, the presence of vast areas of logging slash, the debris left by the fire of 1871, the prevalence of land-clearing fires, and the occurrence of winds of hurricane force, all of which combined to produce the holocaust which resulted.
	www.geo.msu.edu /geo333/fires.html (3469 words)

	Yellowstone Net Newspaper
		The Plateau Fire, located in the lower portion of the park along the western boundary near Boundary Creek, is estimated to be 7 acres.
		The Lost Spring Fire (previously the Spring Fire) is located in the lower portion of the park along the western boundary near Buffalo Lake; it is estimated to be 5 acres.
		Yellowstone fire crews are assisting with fires in Montana and areas surrounding the park-fires that have the potential to damage manmade structures or affect human safety.
	www.yellowstone.net /newspaper/2000/news081800.htm (1104 words)

	timeline: us wildfires (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Located in the Thumb area of Michigan, the fire burned 1,000,000 acres in less than a day; 282 lives were lost; damage estimated at $2,347,000.
		Fire destroyed Cloquet, a sawmill town of 12,000, and left 450 dead; 250,000 acres burned; timberland and property losses estimated at $30 million.
		Two of the worst fires in the region were the Cedar Fire (in San Diego County), which killed 14 people, including a fireman, and the Old Fire (in San Bernardino County), which claimed six lives.
	www.e11th-hour.org /resources/timelines/us.wildfires.html (808 words)

	THE GREAT FIRES OF 1871 AND 1881
		The fire of 1871 is believed to have been a series of fires that joined together to make a giant conflagration that literally swept from one side of the state to the other leveling everything in its path.
		Although the fire of 1871 destroyed more area than the fire of 1881, it is believed that the second fire was much more devastating, as the fire of 1881 was far more intense and caused a greater toll in lives and suffering than the fire of 1871.
		Before the fires were exhausted, food and clothing were being administered from neighboring communities The people of this State and of other States responded to appeals to their humanity with a broad and kindly generosity that can never be forgotten.
	www.anytown.info /fires.htm (4302 words)

	Steve Spangler Science Experiment Friction Fire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		If there is a fire ban, you can practice making a coal if you have access to a water source and have a bucket of water on hand, but you may not blow the coal into a flame.
		Fire Board- The coal of a friction fire is actually born from the fire board.
		The fire board should be as soft or softer than your spindle and an impression should be left after piercing it with your thumb nail.
	www.stevespanglerscience.com /experiment/00000269 (1829 words)

	Jackson Hole News&Guide News Story \| Jackson, Wyoming
		In Grand Teton, the Wilcox fire ignited on the west bank of Jackson Lake near the mouth of Webb Canyon and sent plumes of white smoke into the air that were visible from the park highway at Moose.
		The Boulder Fire in Granite Creek continues to burn, moving to the north and northwest while crews try to control the east and south eastern flanks to keep the fire from jumping the Granite Creek Road.
		Eight new fires started in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday and officials are fighting the Thumb Fire which is burning west of Grant Village near the Headwaters of Thumb Creek.
	www.jacksonholenews.com /Archives/NewsArchive/2000/000816-News.html (964 words)

	Rings. Thumb Rings, Wedding Bands, antique cameo rings, diamond, amethyst, enamel, garnet, opal, pearl, sapphire, ...
		Thumb Rings, Wedding Bands, antique cameo rings, diamond, amethyst, enamel, garnet, opal, pearl, sapphire, stackable rings and wedding rings.
		Each 14k Thumb Ring is made to order for a perfect fit.
		Mother's Rings each birthstone in the mother's jewelry, represents a child in the mothers ring.
	www.jewelbasket.com /rings.html (502 words)

	type_Document_Title_here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The fire personality may aspire for security and positions of power and in public display leadership, energy and management capabilities.
		Fire and water hands both bear rectangular palms, but the water hands are less robustness, may be hollow in the middle and tend to have many more fine lines and other markings.
		Fire types are ruled by passion: passion in life, love and experience.
	www.edcampbell.com /Fire_Hand.htm (512 words)

	Fire, the John Gesture
		The association with “fire” is also apparent from his feast of the nativity, which occurs on June 24, or the summer solstice.
		This “purifying fire” is therefore the fire of transformation, which sheds the “mortal coil” and transforms “man” into “super man”, the shaman with supernatural powers.
		In essence, the Christian imagery of fire with John the Baptist is itself veneer on a pagan fire symbolism.
	www.philipcoppens.com /johngesture.html (2054 words)

	Correct use of three round bursts and automatic fire.
		Bursts will be fired only when beating off an enemy assault, making a counterthrust (against a penetration, in close combat), or at very short ranges during combat in trenches, towns, or woods.
		Burst fire is a useful tool but when I heard about the M16A2 I and many others thought the rifle should retain a full-auto option for emergencies.
		While manuals state that such weapons should mainly be used to fire 3 round bursts in practice this may not be done in the heat of combat.
	www.angelfire.com /art/enchanter/burst.html (2003 words)

	Courses \| Areas \| Exploring \| Chemeketa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Covers the history of loss of life and property by fire; responsibilities of fire departments in a community; organization and function of fire protection agencies and allied organizations; sources of professional literature; survey of professional career opportunities and requirements; and development of a resume.
		Studies the burning characteristics of combustibles and the effects of fire on materials, interpreting burn patterns and isolating the area and point of origin, identifying incendiary indications, sources of ignition and materials ignited, and preservation of fire scene and evidence.
		Uses fire data to analyze the prevention needs in a community and to design a public fire education program directed to preventing or mitigating certain fires in that community.
	www.chemek.cc.or.us /exploring/areas/programs/courses/frp.html (1703 words)

	Blast Match Fire Starter
		The humble safety match is all well and good indoors, but trying to light a stack of twigs with a soggy Swan Vesta in the pouring rain is a bit like trying to nail custard to the wall with a rubber hammer (but not nearly as much fun).
		Originally designed for Rambo-esque military personnel, this light but rugged finger of fire generates an almighty spark that is three times hotter than a standard match.
		While pressing down on striker button with thumb, push body of the Blast Match straight toward tip of the flint bar to create a stream of intensely hot sparks and light tinder.
	www.firebox.com /aff.php?aff=43&redirect=index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=908 (978 words)

	Amazon.ca: The thumb in the box: Books: Ken Roberts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Thumb In The Box is a charming, quirky picturebook for young readers about an isolated Canadian village on the coast of British Columbia, which received an unexpected gift fire truck.
		The man who comes to build a fire station brings along a "detached thumb" as a practical joke, scaring the townspeople and making his mark on an eccentric community that includes a lion, a famous artist, and Leon, a boy who can't stop grinning.
		The Thumb In The Box is a humorous, carefree story with an appeal that crosses national borders.
	www.amazon.ca /thumb-in-box-Ken-Roberts/dp/0888994222 (470 words)

	FIRE SEASON \| Phoenix News\| azfamily - KTVK\| News for Phoenix, Arizona
		Firefighters had expected to contain the fires Sunday night, but fire officials say crews found a lot of hot spots that could prove to be problematic.
		Fire managers say it could be midweek before they declare the blazes fully contained.
		The fires have burned more than 29,000 acres and are 95 percent contained.
	www.azfamily.com /news/fireseason/stories/071804ccktAzFamFires.30b3385a9.html (306 words)

	The Fire Pro's of Mississippi :: B&R Fire Protection of Mississippi
		When you contract a company to install a fire suppression system there are many hidden cost you must be aware of.
		Many pipeing factors are taken into concideration when pricing your next fire system such as how far away the cylinder will be from the vent hood and how far away the pull station will be from the cylinder.
		Call BandR Fire Protection if you would like the answers to your fire suppression needs we are up front and honest and we will show you how to save money on your fire system purchase.
	www.freewebs.com /firepros1/pricingguides.htm (435 words)

	How to Use a Fire Extinguisher - eHow.com
		A good rule of thumb to remember: If the fire is bigger than you are, it's too big to put out with an extinguisher.
		Move in toward the fire, keeping the extinguisher focused on the base of the fire, when you can see that it's being put out.
		Place the fire extinguisher by an exit so that you can leave if you notice the fire becoming too large for you to extinguish yourself.
	www.ehow.com /how_14116_fire-extinguisher.html (416 words)

	Firefighting professionals shop for helmets, flashlights, boots, badges and shields at TheFireStore.com - Product ...
		A suede pig leather patch is sewn in the thumb crotch area to reduce stress of high wear.
		The bladder is attached to the liner by thermal adhesive to all fingers and thumb.
		The bladder and liner assembly is sewn to each finger and thumb of the leather shell using Kevlar thread.
	www.thefirestore.com /store/product.cfm?pID=768 (292 words)

	West Shore Publications LLC - Prime Time Search
		But as dramatic as were the fires of 1871, a decade later, in 1881, an even worse holocaust struck the state.
		"Michigan on Fire" also includes a chronology and statistical summary of Michigan's forest fires from 1871 to 1950, including all of the major Upper Peninsula fires and the Ontonagan Fire of 1896, when the UP village of 2,000 was leveled, with only 15 buildings left standing.
		In a postscript, DNR fire specialist Robert Ziel points out that although new equipment and tacts have dramatically reduced the number and size of forest fires in Michigan, "residential development in the 'flammable forest" has risen dramatically in the last 20 years.
	www.westshorepub.com /primetime/?action=getArticle&article_id=729 (1023 words)

	Snowflake Council Debates Ways To Fund Fire Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The rule of thumb for fire stations, according to the chief, is that they serve an area within a mile radius.
		At the July 12 council meeting, the committee was asked to assess the feasibility and identify the process for establishing a Snowflake Fire District after Daniel Prestwich proposed a fire district to the council.
		Brimhall said another possibility is to create a municipal fire district, which would be under the control of the council, and whose purpose would be to meet the needs of the town in providing protection and safety of the community.
	www.azjournal.com /pages/news/2005/Nov05/113005firedist.html (975 words)

	Northpinellas: A fight, a bite, now a shorter thumb on right
		CLEARWATER - A man was arrested on an aggravated battery charge over the weekend after he bit off a quarter-inch of his roommate's thumb during a fight, Clearwater police said.
		Benito Martinez, 21, was being held at the Pinellas County Jail Monday in lieu of $10,000 bail.
		Clearwater Fire Department paramedics arrived and treated Alaves, but he refused an ambulance transport to the hospital, instead promising to get a ride to the emergency room with a friend, police said.
	www.sptimes.com /2004/06/29/Northpinellas/A_fight__a_bite__now_.shtml (328 words)

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