Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has filed legislation, H.R. 3430, to extend a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) deadline for upgrading First Responders’ communications equipment for two years, from January 1, 2013 to January 1, 2015

While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter, Rebecca Crawford was injured when a sand cast aluminum large diameter hose appliance catastrophically failed.

What does it take to save an engine company slated to close because of a proposed budget cut? Scott Joerger concludes his series on how he and other firefighters battled to save their company.

Creation of a next-generation public safety communications network requires leadership from a single non-profit organization devoted to this purpose, according to a report released today by a federal advisory committee.

After nearly 180 years of firefighting service, the Pontiac (MI) Fire Department is slated to dissolve and merge with the Waterford Fire Department.

Nominations are now being accepted to for the 2012 9-1-1 Honor Awards to honor heroes and leaders in 9-1-1.

Mitigaiton Planning and Hazard Mitigation Assistance would like to announce the availability of two mitigation planning resources.

Some line firefighters in California make so much in overtime work that departments are having difficulty filling management positions, according to a recent news report.

Deferred compensation is one way for firefighters to guard and supplement their retirement. Financial advisor Tom Cama provides Frank Ricci with some insight on firefighter deferred compensation plans.

Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest students Angela Webb and Shannon Nowlan have been awarded the annual Joseph E. Rood, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

Ray McCormack comments on the "change painters" in the fire service, whose efforts seem to try and paint firefighting in a new light.

FDNY Commissioner and Chief of Department Salvatore J. Cassano and the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Service Command Chief Abdo Nahmod will receive a donation from 5.11 Tactical to the FDNY Foundations on Tuesday, January 24 at 2:00pm.

The 20th Annual Indianapolis Fire Department Recognition Banquet honored firefighters and community partners who helped make the city safer in 2011.

The Irish Fire and Emergency Services Association (IFESA) has welcomed the decision by Dublin Fire Brigade management to withdraw all cylinders not attached to breathing apparatus sets from service.

The International Code Council invites nominations of qualified honorees for two awards that will be presented during May, which is Building Safety Month, at the association’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Southern Comfort has made a donation of $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2012 national awards program. 

The National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund Committee selected the Salina Fire Department HazMat Response Team from Salina, Kansas, as the recipient of the 2012 Warren E. Isman Educational Grant.

By unanimous decision, the International Association of Wildland Fire (IAWF) Board selected Dan W. Bailey of Stevensville, MT as President beginning January 1, 2012.

The International Fire Relief Mission recently named five fire-industry professionals from various disciplines to serve three-year terms on its advisory board.