Firewire Networking

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'll try...

I just started co-teaching a high school broadcasting class that's been in existence for a good 10 years. Anyways, the students use DV Video Decks that use firewire connection. Unfortunetly we have lost a few decks due to overwear. What I'm curious of is there a way to connect one DV Deck to multiple computers and have it only intereact with one at a time? I'm tired of fixing Firewire ports because of the constant in and out pulling of cables when students move the decks.

If anyone has any ideas I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!