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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: Working on Sprinklers
Do you reset sprinkler alarms panels and replace sprinkler heads as part of your normal duties? Share your experience with other firefighters and Fire E...
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New Fort Lee (NJ) Chief Sworn In
01/27/2012
Keith Sabatino is the New York City suburb's new chief. |
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New Mitigation Planning Resources for Hazard Mitigation Assistance
01/27/2012
Mitigaiton Planning and Hazard Mitigation Assistance would like to announce the availability of two mitigation planning resources. |
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Big Moose Ambulance Winter Rescue Sled
01/27/2012
Recently the Big Moose Fire Co. and Big Moose Ambulance Company received a $1,000 donation from Dave Peterson, of Fourth Lake and Boonville, to install a new Camoplast track on its Rescue Snowmobile. |
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Siemens Gifts Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Fire Protection Lab Renovation
01/27/2012
Siemens Building Technologies Division announced today that it has given Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) $100,000 to support the construction of the school’s Fire Protection Engineering Lab. |
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Fire Department Operations in Sprinkler-Protected Properties
01/27/2012
George Potter provides a refresher for firefighters responding to fire incidents in sprinklered properties. |
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Wandering Autistic Teen Safely Reunited with Family by MedicAlert Foundation's Emergency Support Network
01/26/2012
MedicAlert Foundation praised three firefighters from the Lealman (FL) Fire District for their coordination and partnership in safely returning a MedicAlert member with autism who had wandered away from home. |
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Construction Concerns: Church SkylightsSkylights have often been installed in churches, and firefighters need to note their presence in preincident plans to avoid getting injured when operating at these structures, Greg Havel writes. |
Sponsored by PBI
Carrying a "Bag of Tricks"David Destefano suggests that firefighters put together an easy-to-carry "bag of tricks" that contains critical small tools and gear that you can't carry with you otherwise. |
Sponsored by Hurst
Hurst Jaws of Life Is Now on FacebookHurst Jaws of Life® is now on Facebook. The official Hurst Jaws of Life fan page on Facebook was created to provide a direct connection with emergency service personnel who use the company's rescue tools and equipment in the field. |
Siemens Gifts Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Fire Protection Lab RenovationSiemens Building Technologies Division announced today that it has given Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) $100,000 to support the construction of the school’s Fire Protection Engineering Lab. |
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Corbett's Trivia: Purple Heart AwardWho were the only civilian firefighters ever awarded the Purple Heart? |
