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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.

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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.

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