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Corbett's Trivia

Tue, Aug 1, 2006 Why didn't the FDNY adopt aerial ladders until the late 1880s?

USFA releases annual report on U.S. firefighter fatalities

Tue, Aug 1, 2006 The United States Fire Administration jhas announced that 115 line-of-duty firefighter fatalities occurred in the United States in 2005, plus four additional fatalities resulting from injuries sustained in the line-of-duty from previous years.

MRL, Inc. a Welch Allyn Company, Issues a Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Selected PIC50 External Monitor/Defibrillators

Mon, Jul 10, 2006 MRL, Inc., a Welch Allyn Company, today announced it is initiating a voluntary worldwide recall of 1,184 PIC50 External Monitor/Defibrillators manufactured in Buffalo Grove, IL between February 2002 and October of 2004.

CPSC Warns Consumers that Using Professional Fireworks Often has Deadly Results

Mon, Jul 3, 2006 Between 2000 and 2005, CPSC has reports of 36 fireworks-related consumer deaths, the CPSC announced. More than a third of these incidents involved professional devices, which were sold illegally to consumers.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Announces Release of Firefighter Life Safety Resource Kit

Mon, Jun 19, 2006 The kt includes two DVDs and one CD featuring resources that can be immediately put into action by the fire service.

NFPA Study Finds Sharp Drop In Number Of Firefighter Deaths

Fri, Jun 9, 2006 According to the NFPA study, firefighters are more likely to die from a sudden cardiac event (usually a heart attack) than any other cause.

NFPA Announces Theme For Fire Prevention Week 2006

Fri, Jun 2, 2006 During Fire Prevention Week an emphasis is placed on raising the public's awareness of fire prevention and safety with a special focus this year on the importance of preventing cooking fires in the home.

PSOB Application Now Available Online

Fri, Jun 2, 2006 The new application system allows survivors and public safety agencies to submit death benefit claims online for officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

CPSC Warns of Dangers After a Hurricane or Power Outage Hits

Thu, May 25, 2006 In 2005, at least 55 people died from carbon monoxide poisoning associated with portable generators. The aftermath of last year's four major hurricanes resulted in a majority (28) of those deaths.

Pennsylvania's Mann Receives NFFF Seal Of Excellence Award

Mon, May 22, 2006 The "Seal of Excellence" is specifically designed to recognize the efforts of individuals, groups, departments and organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to making the American fire service safer.

USFA And NFPA Release Report On Behavioral Mitigation Of Smoking Fires

Mon, May 15, 2006 The project recommends the use of general messages and several specific messages aimed at specific audiences.

FDIC 2006 Podcast - Peoples Burn Foundation of Indiana

Wed, May 10, 2006 Learn about the latest firefighting equipment and emerging fire industry products from industry veterans Sam Goldwater, Shawn Longerich, and Shaun Grass from the floor of FDIC 2006.

Reading A Building - Practicing The Theory

Tue, May 2, 2006 Let's briefly consider gas and electrical utilities, and specifically a few that vary from the "norm".

Reading A Building - Practicing The Theory

Tue, May 2, 2006 Let's briefly consider gas and electrical utilities, and specifically a few that vary from the "norm".

Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Katrina, August 23-30, 2005

Mon, May 1, 2006 Katrina was an extraordinarily powerful and deadly hurricane that carved a wide swath of catastrophic damage and inflicted large loss of life.

2006 Marks 25th Anniversary Of The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Thu, Apr 20, 2006 The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration announce that the 25th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held October 7-8, 2006.

Emergency Response and Medical Organizations Unite to Improve Recognition and Treatment of Cyanide Poisoning

Thu, Apr 20, 2006 Leading fire, medical and industry organizations announced the formation of the Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition (CPTC), a national non-profit organization seeking to foster a rational approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cyanide poisoning through increased research, advocacy and education.

Motorola $1 Million Donation Will Support Scholarships and Events for Survivors of Fallen Firefighters

Fri, Apr 7, 2006 Motorola, Inc. and the Motorola Foundation have announced a $1 million donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) to fund the Paul S. Sarbanes Scholarship Program and activities related to the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.