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Reducing Apparatus Cost by Producing Generic SpecificationsThis course shows prospective apparatus purchasers how to save money on their project without sacrificing safety or efficiency. |
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Building Construction Principles for Incident CommandersThe course covers building construction hazards, collapse potential, and recognizing building features that will be useful to firefighters and fire officers who are operating as the incident commander or operations officer. |
Responding to Incidents Involving Hybrid and Electric VehiclesThis Webcast will provide the audience with a solid introduction to the knowledge needed to safely respond to incidents involving these vehicles. Discussion topics will include identification, vehicle systems and components, emergency response procedures and more. |
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Roundtable: Fire Apparatus Driving and Data Collection
Is your fire department using data obtained from recording devices installed in fire apparatus for firefighter driver training? Share your replies with ...
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Vertical Ventilation and Firefighting: Inside the UL Tests
02/10/2012
Bobby Halton gives you an inside glimpse of what's happening at the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tests on vertical ventilation in residential structures and how it may impact firefighters. |
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USFA Coffee Break Training: Fire/Arson Investigations: Preparing for Court
02/10/2012
The United States Fire Administration has added a new entry in its Coffee Break Training series for firefighters about fire and arson investigation proceedings. |
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FL Firefighters Recognized for Years of Service
02/10/2012
Two firefighters with a combined 50 years of service with Ocala (FL) Fire Rescue were recognized during a city council meeting held on February 7. |
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Brady Publishing, Action Training Systems to Distribute New Emergency Medical Responder Training Programs
02/10/2012
Pearson’s Brady Publishing is partnering with Action Training Systems (ATS) to bring a 25-topic DVD/online training series to the Emergency Medical Responder market. |
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Honolulu Firefighters to Cease Driving Ambulances
02/10/2012
A Honolulu (HI) firefighter can jump behind the wheel of a city ambulance to help EMS get a patient to the hospital, but that will stop February 15th. |
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Honor Guards from Across the Nation Compete in Indianapolis
02/10/2012
The National Fire Department Honor Guard Competition will be held again this year during the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) on April 20th in Indianapolis, Indiana. |
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Vertical Ventilation and Firefighting: Inside the UL TestsBobby Halton gives you an inside glimpse of what's happening at the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tests on vertical ventilation in residential structures and how it may impact firefighters. |
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National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Carbon Monoxide ExposureThis week's featured firefighter near-miss report stresses the importance of maintaining a high level of situational awareness on all incidents, including so-called "routine" calls. |
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Hurst Jaws of Life® Now Available Through GraingerSelect Hurst Jaws of Life® products in the eDRAULIC, Vetter, Airshore, and Mini-Lite categories are now available through Grainger. |
PyroLance Launches New Web SitePyroLance announced the launch of their new Web site, which showcases the company's completely new product line. |
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