There are many half-body manikins being re-cycled or stored (short of being
thrown away). Full-length manikins are now less often found. Ask for
non-servicable or non-usable manikins of the style you are looking for.
1) In your local phone book, check out the American Heart Association,
National Safety Council, and Red Cross.
- Ask if they know of any old manikins.
- Ask for a list of instructors. Call the instructors and ask about old
manikins.
2) Try your local Fire Dept. Many times they have old full-length manikins
they use to practices rescues. For a small donation you may get what you
want.
3) Call the local EMS and ambulance services. Ask the Paramedics and EMTs
for leads. Ask them who teaches CPR in the area and call the instructors.
3) Call the Community Education or Adult Education offices of your local
school districts. Many times they have bought new manikins and their old
ones are merely stored - taking up valuable space.
4) Try community colleges, medical schools, nursing schools, and hospitals.
5) Try clothing stores and department stores - any store that sells clothing.
6) Best of all, ask
me. I have an old full-length manikin I could bring
to the August TFL Meet (if the price is right!!). How much are you willing to
pay? How much can I take in Shiner and chow? What guns or other goodies do you have to trade?
(Heh, heh, heh. It may be dickerin’ time!
)
[This message has been edited by Dennis (edited May 12, 2000).]