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Embattled Boston Fire Chief Resigns
June 3, 2013
Boston (MA) Chief of Department Steve E. Abraira has resigned as fire chief effective Friday June 7, 2013. |
Senator Frank Lautenberg Passes Away at 89
June 3, 2013
New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg,an unwavering advocate for campus fire safety issues, passed away this morning at the age of 89. |
Boston Fire Chief Threatens to Sue in Dispute
May 31, 2013
Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira has threatened to sue command staff after a letter signed by numerous deputy chiefs criticized his management during the Boston Marathon bombings in April. |
Neighbors Threaten to Cut Mutual Aid to NJ Fire Department
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. |
'No Confidence' Vote in Boston (MA) Fire Chief
May 15, 2013
Thirteen deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter expressing "no confidence" in Boston (MA) Fire Chief Steve Abraira. |
Detroit Fire Department Cited for Drug Policy Violations
May 9, 2013
A recent audit found that the Detroit (MI) Fire Department had failed to follow its substance abuse policy. |
London (UK) Fire Cuts Could Mean Six-Minute Response Times in More Areas
May 9, 2013
Proposed cuts to the London (UK) Fire Brigade could mean six-minute response times in more areas of England's capital city. |
Attorney: Cincinnati (OH) at Point of No Return in Firefighter, Police Layoffs
May 7, 2013
According to an attorney representing the Ohio city, there's no going back for Cincinnati in its effort to lay off hundreds of firefighters and police officers. |
CFSI, BuildStrong Coalition to Host Forum on Need for Strong Building Codes
April 30, 2013
On Thursday, May 9, 2013, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the BuildStrong Coalition will be hosting a forum on the need for strong building codes |
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Provide Grants for Campus Fire Safety Education
April 18, 2013
Legislation has been introduced by United States Senator Frank Lautenberg, Representatives Bill Pascrell and Peter King that will provide grants to schools to deliver fire safety education to students |
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MIJA Releases Critical Alert Technology for Pressurized Cylinder Gas Measurement
June 19, 2013
MIJA, Inc., a technology provider that delivers solutions for pressurized gas measurement and critical information, a...
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