UL Introduces Firefighter Safety Research Institute
Wed, Jun 19, 2013
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has established the Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI). |
OH Firefighter Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Fire
Mon, Jun 10, 2013
A veteran Greenville (OH) firefighter was airlifted to a hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during firefighting operations Saturday. |
Jasmine Jahanshahi Foundation Prepares Students Going Overseas
Tue, Jun 4, 2013
An area where there is a gap when it comes to fire safety is the students that are traveling overseas to study. |
Explosion at Nyack (NY) College Injures Seven
Tue, Jun 4, 2013
Breaking news from Nyack College: An explosion ripped through a building on the campus of Nyack College, in Nyack, New York, leaving a chaotic scene of shattered glass and debris. |
Michael H. Minger Foundation Gets DHS grant to Conduct Campus Fire Safety Community Service Projects in Five States
Mon, Jun 3, 2013
The Michael H. Minger Foundation has been awarded a Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to organize a series of Campus Fire Safety Community Service projects in five communities across the nation. |
Senator Frank Lautenberg Passes Away at 89
Mon, Jun 3, 2013
New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg,an unwavering advocate for campus fire safety issues, passed away this morning at the age of 89. |
Fire Safety on the Job
Wed, May 29, 2013
Encourage fire safety in your citizens' workplaces and it will carry over into the homes of the people they work with, Becki White writes. |
Neighbors Threaten to Cut Mutual Aid to NJ Fire Department
Wed, May 29, 2013
Neighboring municipalities are threatening to cut mutual aid to the Harrison (NJ) Fire Department, saying the department's reliance is compromising firefighter safety. |
Quest Specialty Chemicals Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Thu, May 23, 2013
Quest Specialty Chemicals, a leader in the specialty coatings industry, announced the appointment of Rick Martin as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. |
Report Details MD Workshop Findings on the Residential Fire Environment
Mon, May 20, 2013
The United States Fire Administration shares findings of its December 2012 workshop on the evolving fire environment in today's residential buildings. |
KME Announces Chinese Joint Venture
Tue, May 14, 2013
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) announced that it has entered into a Joint Venture in Dalian, China. |
Akron Brass Rolls Out Innovative New Products at FDIC
Tue, May 14, 2013
Akron Brass rolled out the red carpet for over 20 new products and product enhancements on "Innovation Way" at the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. |
FDNY Legend Jim Ellson Sr. Passes Away
Mon, May 13, 2013
Jack J. Murphy mourns the passing of FDNY legend Jim "Lord Jim" Ellson, Sr., who passed away after a battle with cancer. |
Ferrara Fire Apparatus Receives Industry Safety Award
Fri, May 10, 2013
For the third consecutive year, Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus with the LWCC Safest 70 Award. |
Special Viewing of New Charleston 9 Documentary at CFSI Dinner
Tue, May 7, 2013
If you're coming to the Congressional Fire Service Institute (CFSI) 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars in Washington, make sure to see the National Fallen Firefighters Fondation (NFFF) documentary, "Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice." |
The Center for Campus Fire Safety: Boston University Student Dies in Off-Campus Fire
Tue, Apr 30, 2013
In the early morning of Sunday April 28, 2013, a fire broke out in a quiet Allston neighborhood. This fire would claim the life of one Boston University student and would injure two other students and six firefighters |
NIST Tests in NYC Suggest How to Improve Emergency Radio Communications
Thu, Apr 18, 2013
New tests of wireless emergency safety equipment by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have defined the challenges more precisely and suggest how emergency communications might be improved. |
Fauquier County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association President Receives State-Level Award
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
The Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management (DFREM), a combined career and volunteer fire and rescue system serving the citizens of Fauquier County, Virginia -- and the Virginia Society Sons of American Revolution (SAR), a non-profit organization with purposes of patriotic, historical and educational pursuit -- today announce that Tom Marable, President of the Fauquier County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (VFRA), is the recipient of the 2012 Virginia State Society Fire Safety Person of the Year award. |
Grilling Fire Safety Tips
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. |
Step Forward for Playground Fire Safety
Mon, Apr 15, 2013
SYNLawn SYNBermuda 200 and SYNRye 250 have received the coveted Class One fire rating (ASTM E 648) offering increased safety when artificial grass is installed on playgrounds or other fire sensitive applications. |
Arizona Fire Chief Offers Tips for Facing Violence on the Job
Thu, Apr 11, 2013
El Mirage Fire Chief (AZ) Howard Munding says that firefighters are constantly at risk for being assaulted. |
Exploding Sidewalks Causing Injuries in London
June 19, 2013
At least five people have been injured since January 2012 due to explosions on sidewalks in London, England. |

