Training Articles

CSB Statement on Four Year Anniversary of the Catastrophic Imperial Sugar Explosion

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, marks the fourth anniversary of the massive s...

Registration for the Vision 20/20 Models in Fire Prevention Symposium 2012 is now open

Vision 20/20 is announcing open registration for the second Models in Fi...

USFA Coffee Break Training: Human Trafficking Awareness

In this Coffee Break Training, the student shall be able to recognize th...

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Selects RescueSim Virtual Reality Technology to Prepare for Airport Incidents

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has selected the RescueSim Virtual Emergency ...

New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Report Related to Firefighter Injury

While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter, Rebec...

Fire EMS Articles

NVFC Releases 2011 Annual Report

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently released its Annual ...

Rothman Introduces Bill to Extend Narrowband Deadline for First Responders

Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), a member of the House Appropriations C...

On EMS Run, CA Firefighter Recovers Stolen Property

A Vacaville (CA) firefighter responding to an EMS call Thursday morning ...

Big Moose Ambulance Winter Rescue Sled

Recently the Big Moose Fire Co. and Big Moose Ambulance Company received...

Wandering Autistic Teen Safely Reunited with Family by MedicAlert Foundation's Emergency Support Network

MedicAlert Foundation praised three firefighters from the Lealman (FL) F...

Truck Company Articles

Siemens Gifts Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Fire Protection Lab Renovation

Siemens Building Technologies Division announced today that it has given...

Restored 911 Rescue Truck Arrives in FL

In July of 2011, a group of firefighters acquired Rescue 4 from the City...

Routine Emergencies: Firefighter Response to Natural Gas Leaks

Dan Sheridan has some suggestions about how to keep firefighters safe wh...

Construction Concerns: I-Joists Used as Rafters

Some builders use manufactured I-joists not only to support floors, ceil...

School Bus Crash Injures 22 in FL

A school bus carrying 40 students to their homes crashed into the rear o...

Apparatus Deliveries Articles

APPARATUS DELIVERIES

The Rombout (NY) Fire Department designed this RESCUE 1 rescue truck pri...

APPARATUS DELIVERIES

The Suburban Fire Protection District, Kearny, Nebraska, uses this WEIS ...

Viking Welding Delivers Latest 28 & 29 foot Fire/Rescue Boats

Fire Departments in Maryland and Michigan have recently accepted deliver...

Pierce Delivers Two Fire Apparatus to Springfield (MA) Fire Department

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has del...

APPARATUS DELIVERIES

The Wilbur (NE) Fire Department designed this DANKO tanker with a short ...

Health & Safety Articles

Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

On February 3, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned annou...

Fire Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Firefighter Suicide

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), National Fallen Fir...

Heart Attack Remains Leading Cause of Firefighter Line-of-Duty-Deaths

Heart attacks and strokes were responsible for the deaths of 48 firefigh...

New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Report Related to Firefighter Injury

While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter, Rebec...

IN Residents Urged to Register for 2012 Great Central U.S. Shakeout

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all In...

Fire Prevention / Protection Articles

CSB Statement on Four Year Anniversary of the Catastrophic Imperial Sugar Explosion

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, marks the fourth anniversary of the massive s...

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Insulated Concrete Forms

Greg Havel discusses modern concrete forms for building construction and...

Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

On February 3, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioned annou...

National Fire Protection Association Announces Firewise Photo Contest

The National Fire Protection Association's Firewise® Communities Program...

Registration for the Vision 20/20 Models in Fire Prevention Symposium 2012 is now open

Vision 20/20 is announcing open registration for the second Models in Fi...

Drills Articles

New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Report Related to Firefighter Injury

While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter, Rebec...

Fire Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - Do Not Enter

The third drill in this series offers a chance to discuss conditions tha...

Fire Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - Evacuation

The second installment of our firefighter survival drill series feature ...

Fire Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - The Mayday

Every firefighter must know how to prevent getting into hostile situatio...

Program Places Inspectors on Shift Work

On January 1, 2009, the Baltimore City (MD) Fire Department (BCFD) start...

Firefighting Articles

CSB Statement on Four Year Anniversary of the Catastrophic Imperial Sugar Explosion

Tuesday, February 7, 2012, marks the fourth anniversary of the massive s...

Firefighter Becomes Trapped in Chicago Elevator Rescue

A firefighter became temporarily trapped when trying to rescue a victim ...

Firefighter Hurt in FL Apartment Fire

More than 50 firefighters battled flames that destroyed several apartmen...

Three Firefighters Injured in Philadelphia (PA) Row House Fire

Three firefighters were injured when they became trapped on the third fl...

National Fire Protection Association Announces Firewise Photo Contest

The National Fire Protection Association's Firewise® Communities Program...

Apparatus & Equipment Articles

New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Releases Report Related to Firefighter Injury

While participating in a training drill, a New Jersey firefighter, Rebec...

Roundtable: Fire Apparatus Driving and Data Collection

Is your fire department using data obtained from recording devices insta...

Innovative Rescue Pole Reduces Rescue Time While Increasing User Safety

Cutting edge UK rescue technology now available in the United States.

Zico Introduces New Hydraulic Portable Tank System

Ziamatic Corporation (Zico) presents the Hydraulic Portable Tank System,...

Ocala (FL) Firefighters Respond to Deadly Plane Crash

The Ocala International Airport control tower notified Ocala (FL) Fire R...

Tools & Technology Articles

Tuff-Writer Launches New Challenge

Tuff-Writer has set their sights on proving that the Blendtec Blender, m...

Beach Lighting that Helps Nesting Turtles Will Soon Help Consumers

TBSS is commencing a pilot program along Florida beaches to assess the e...

APCO International Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Public Safety Grant for Second Year

APCO International has received a $50,000 grant from the Motorola Soluti...

Largest Order in Rosenbauer History

Rosenbauer has won an order from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Inter...

Idaho Technology Delivers 10 Target BioThreat Detection Kit for US Military

Idaho Technology, Inc. (ITI) announced that it has delivered its first s...

Leadership Articles

NVFC Releases 2011 Annual Report

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently released its Annual ...

Fire Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Firefighter Suicide

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), National Fallen Fir...

PA Fire Chief Killed in Collision

The chief of the Franklin Township (PA) Volunteer Fire Department was ki...

Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit Nomination for National Junior Firefighter Program Awards

The deadline for submitting a nomination for the National Volunteer Fire...

AR Firefighters Reportedly Left Bodies at Scene

The family of two Bald Knob (AR) residents who died in a camper fire two...

Technical Rescue Articles

Clandestine Drug Labs Present Hidden Dangers for Firefighters

Firefighters and emergency responders face new dangers every day of thei...

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Selects RescueSim Virtual Reality Technology to Prepare for Airport Incidents

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has selected the RescueSim Virtual Emergency ...

Akron Brass Website Redesign Enhances Global Presence

A revamped website from Akron Brass allows emergency responders to easil...

IN Residents Urged to Register for 2012 Great Central U.S. Shakeout

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all In...

Innovative Rescue Pole Reduces Rescue Time While Increasing User Safety

Cutting edge UK rescue technology now available in the United States.

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