This is a Job Announcement for a Fire Program Specialist, GS-0301-13, located in the National Fire Programs Division, Emergency Response Support Branch. 

Reyco Granning is pleased to announce an expansion in its senior management ranks. David J. Compton joins as President.

Horton Emergency Vehicles, Columbus OH, a manufacturer of ambulances and rescue vehicles, announced the appointment of John Slawson as President of Horton.

The EMS Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) honored U.S. Representative Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) as an honorary paramedic with the EMS Section’s Meritorious Service Award.

Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence, to the 2012 CPSE Excellence Conference in North Las Vegas on March 6, 2012.

Charleston (WV) firefighters' staffing levels, overtime, and sick leave would be cut under a new plan the city council passed on Monday.

The International Fire Relief Mission is accepting nominations for four positions to complete its advisory board for a three-year term.

Lance Peeples talks about how lessons drawn from the Marine Corps classic Warfighting can help inform the battle firefighters must wage every day on the fireground.

When I was a line firefighter and officer, I smoked more than three packs of cigarettes a day.

Does your fire department require mandatory medical monitoring of any sort for firefighters immediately after a working fire or other stressful incident? Share your replies with other firefighters from around the nation and world.

The National Governors Association (NGA) today issued ag statement regarding the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology's mark-up of legislation to reallocate the D block to public safety.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Chief Charles A. “Chet” Henry Memorial Scholarship Award.

BCFS’ Emergency Services Division has named Dee Grimm, RN, JD as Associate Executive Director of National Preparedness.

Commissioner Roderick J. Fraser, Jr. announces today that he has appointed Steve E. Abraira as the Boston (MA) Fire Department's Chief of the Department.

On Tuesday November 15, 2011, the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada Benevolent Association donated $10,000 to the United Service Organizations (USO) Las Vegas.

The Deputy Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Rich Serino, recently announced a new online initiative to generate creative ideas for strengthening the emergency management field.

The U.S. Forest Service announced that it will form an advisory committee that will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on the implementation of the new Planning Rule set for finalization this winter.

There were eight fewer large-loss fires in 2010 than there were in 2009, and associated property losses decreased by more than $298.4 million, according to a recent National Fire Protection Association report.

Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison recently revised his controversial dispatch policy by allowing firefighters on an emergency calls to request an advanced ambulance before reaching the scene, according to reports.

The funeral for Hal Bruno will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, November 11 at Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, Maryland.