IT IS ALMOST 10 YEARS SINCE THE 9/1 1 TERRORIST ATTACKS at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, PA. Firehouse* begins the remembrance with several programs during the Firehouse Expo this month in Baltimore, MD. Firefighters at each of these locations faced the worst day of their lives. Everyone who responded has a story to telL In one of the most amazing feats of survival, FDNY Deputy Chief Jay Jonas, who at the time was the captain of Ladder 6, was trapped in a stairway with 14 other people after the North Tower collapsed. It took rescuers several hours to locate that stairway. Jonas, calm under fire, gave specific instructions for those coming to look for him. He told them to come in the front door of the North Tower and take the B stairway up to the second through fourth floors, but he couldn't understand why firefighters kept asking where he was located. Jonas didn't realize the route he was describing didn't exist anymore. When he was eventually able to see light in what was once a dark 110-story high staircase, he started to wonder what happened to the 106 floors that were above him and his crew. This keynote address is one of the highlights of our opening ceremonies to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11. It is one of the best programs we have put together to date. See for yourself. Join us in Baltimore, July 19-23. Visit www.firehouseexpo.com for more details.
A patio heater can keep your outdoor paradise warm and welcoming even when the temperature drops down in the spring and fall. But with all the choices out there, where do you begin in your search? What kind do you look for? Should it be kerosene- or propane fuelled.Next to the pool you can buy your own patio dining set where you have the ability to cook outdoors and delight in the fresh air while seeing the kids have fun in the water. To make everything even more stimulating you can buy an outdoor fireplace insert that will sit in the fireplace you have produced.Now that you have decided on a fuel source, you are almost done settling on a patio heater. Some of the last things to consider are the finish you will want � stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum. While stainless steel will last longer, powder-coated aluminum is a cost-effective alternative. Consider the heat capacity you will need. Propane and natural gas powered heaters will be rated in British Thermal Units (BTU), while electric-powered units will be measured in watts. Smaller areas require less power (usually around 20,000 BTU), while larger heaters will require more power (high output heaters will heat to a maximum 40,000 BTU). Also, find out about the warranty, and how you will be affected if your heater goes out of service. Knowing the warranty information will protect your patio heater as a long-term investment.
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Author: Eisner, Harvey
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