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Crossfit 4 Fire: Forging the Craft of Firefighter Fitness

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

The American fire service is facing an epidemic of obesity that is killing numerous firefighters each year. Ed Hadfield describes the situation and says it's time to stop messing around--firefighters must either choose to live or die.

Reporting Directions for Philadelphia LODD Services

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

See reporting directions for outside agencies attending the services for Philadelphia Lieutenant Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney.

Fire Commentary: Absentee Landlords to Blame for Dangerous Conditions

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Why are absentee landlords who allow buildings to deteroriate to unsafe conditions treated as mere "nuisances?" Joseph Fleming comments on a phenomenon that is putting firefighter and civilian lives at risk.

Debate Over Responsibility for Building in Deadly Philadelphia Fire

Wed, Apr 11, 2012

As funeral arrangements were being made Tuesday for the Philadelphia firefighters killed in a five-alarm fire, questions remained about whether the city or the building's owners were responsible for the dilapidated condition of the vacant mill building that collapsed.

Two Philadelphia Firefighters Killed, Two Injured in Five-Alarm Fire

Mon, Apr 9, 2012

Two firefighters were killed and two others seriously injured today battling a five-alarm fire that tore through an aging Philadelphia warehouse and spread to a nearby furniture store.

TN Fire Chief Killed Saving Lives of Two Firefighters

Sun, Apr 8, 2012

Kenny Fox, Decatur County (TN) Fire Chief, died saving the lives of two other volunteer firefighters by pushing them out of the way before the roof collapsed during a fire at a restaurant.

Fire Service Volunteers Needed for Kids Camp

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is looking for members of the fire service to volunteer as a "Big Buddy" to a camper at the Hal Bruno Camp for Children of Fallen Firefighters.

Report and Audio Released on January 2011 MD LODD

Wed, Mar 21, 2012

The internal report of Baltimore County's Lutherville Volunteer Fire Department covering the January 2011 line-of-duty death of Firefighter Mark Falkenhan has been released.

AR Firefighter Killed, Two Other Responders Injured After Being Struck at Crash

Tue, Mar 20, 2012

One firefighter was killed and two other emergency response personnel were injured at the scene of a crash Monday in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Norfolk (VA) Firefighter Dies on Duty

Tue, Mar 20, 2012

A 20-year Norfolk (VA) firefighter was found dead while on duty Monday morning.

Upcoming CFSI Webinar on Public Safety Officer Benefits

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

In an upcoming Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) Webinar, Hope Janke, director of the PSOB Office, Bureau of Justice Assistance, DOJ, will discuss the purpose of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).

Houston Firefighter Dies on Duty

Thu, Mar 15, 2012

A veteran firefighter with the Houston (TX) Fire Department has died in the line of duty, an assistant chief has confirmed.

Returning MA Firefighter Recounts Death of Friend

Wed, Mar 7, 2012

A Worcester firefighter is getting ready to return to work, three months after being injured in a fire that killed his colleague and best friend, Jon Davies.

WI Firefighter Killed, Four Others Hurt in Collapse

Mon, Mar 5, 2012

One firefighter was killed and four other were injured Sunday in a building collapse at the historic Abby Theatre in Abbotsford, Wisconsin.

CA Firefighter Killed in Early Morning Wreck

Wed, Feb 29, 2012

A Cottonwood (CA) firefighter was killed at the scene of a motor vehicle collision early today.

NIOSH Releases Firefighter Fatality Reports on Training Deaths and Other Recent LODDs

Wed, Feb 29, 2012

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Firefighter Fatality Investigation Program released reports on several recent firefighter line-of-duty deaths, including two which occurred during or after training evolutions.

Why We Climb: Taking the Step to Honor and Heal -- The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs

Mon, Feb 27, 2012

When five firefighters from Colorado gathered in the spring of 2005 to climb the stairwell of a local office building, they never thought that, within six years, they would be coordinating a series of nationwide climbs to honor the lives of the FDNY members who died on 9/11.

NFFF and Hero Rush Announce Partnership

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which honors the nation's fallen firefighters and works to reduce line-of-duty deaths, and Hero Rush, the firefighter-themed obstacle race and experience debuting in Maryland on April 28, today announce their partnership to support the Foundation's work and mission through greater public awareness.

IN Firefighter Killed in Apparatus Accident

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

McCutchanville (IN) Fire Department Firefighter Jeremy Tighe died when a fire apparatus overturned Wednesday night. He was 18.

New Camp Allows Children of Fallen Firefighters to Have Fun and Find Comfort

Wed, Feb 22, 2012

A unique camp for the children and step-children of firefighters who died in the line of duty serves as a place for kids to make new friends, try different activities, explore new possibilities, and get the special comfort and support that they need to cope with their loss.

New York Islanders Team Up With NFFF For Firefighter Appreciation Night

Tue, Feb 21, 2012

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will be the real winners when the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils faceoff on Saturday, March 10, at 7:00 pm at Nassau Coliseum for Firefighter Appreciation Night.

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