Health & Safety

Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation Launches 'Save Our Survivors' Program

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:23:00 GMT

The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation educates first responders about on-the-job cancer risks and assists those who have fallen victim to cancer's devastating effects.

PHMSA Reminds Pipeline Operators to Preserve and Verify Records

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:41:00 GMT

In an advisory bulletin issued today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration reminded gas pipeline facilities to preserve and verify records related to maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) and informed hazardous liquid operators that they should adhere to the same standards for maximum operating pressure (MOP).

Feds Release Report on Fatal San Francisco Fire

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Federal officials have released a report stating that a series of factors led to the deaths of two San Francisco (CA) firefighters who were killed in a house fire last year.

Columbia Southern University Awards Learning Partner Scholarship

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:01:00 GMT

As someone who has been a constant volunteer, paramedic platoon chief Jeffrey Hutchins, of Montoursville, Penn., has recently reaped an educational reward as the winner of a Learning Partner Scholarship presented by Columbia Southern University.

Fire Smoke Coalition Forms Official Partnership with Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:07:00 GMT

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) and the Fire Smoke Coalition formed an official partnership during the Fire Department Instructor's Conference to bring national attention to the firefighting profession -- a profession like no other, now plagued with cancer, illness, disease and cardiac-related deaths.

Firefighters Organization Support Colorectal Research Program at The Ottawa Hospital

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:13:00 GMT

The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund Inc recently presented a $10,000 gift in support of Ottawa Hospital Research Institute researcher Dr. Rebecca Auer's colorectal research program.

Statement from US CSB on Workers Memorial Day

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:22:00 GMT

On this Workers’ Memorial Day 2012, I would like to take the opportunity to look back and remember those who have lost their lives and suffered serious injuries on the job this past year.

Office of Health Affairs Releases Handbook

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:09:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA), has released a handbook for physician medical directors of local departments and agencies who are involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response.

Ryan White: Back, But Not Without Issues

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Katherine West and James R. Cross comment on medical facilities taking issue with certain provisions in the reinstated Ryan White Comprehensive AIDs Emergency Response Act and what responders need to know about it.

Firefighter Fitness Bulletin: Dead Lifts and Nutrition Tips

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:53:00 GMT

This month's firefighters fitness bulletin from Chris Brennan of Fire Service Warrior includes information on the value of the dead lift and plank position, as well as nutritional information for staying healthy and fit.

CSB Releases New Safety Video on Fatal Hot Work Explosion

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a new safety video detailing a fatal 2010 hot work accident that occurred at the DuPont facility near Buffalo, New York.

CSB Report on Fatal Welding Explosion at DuPont Buffalo Facility

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:54:00 GMT

In a draft report released today at a news conference in Buffalo, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined that an explosion that killed one and injured another contract welder on November 9, 2010, was caused by the ignition of flammable vinyl fluoride inside a large process tank, a hazard which had been overlooked by DuPont engineers.

Piriformis Syndrome: A Common Pain for Firefighters

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:47:00 GMT

Coach John Hofman describes symptoms associated with the back pain many firefighters experience -- piriformis syndrom

Government Studying Engine Fire Reports in Wranglers, Cruzes

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:01:00 GMT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating reports of engine fires in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.

CSB Requests Comments on its Draft Strategic Plan

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today announced it is requesting public comments on its draft 2012-2016 CSB Strategic Plan. The draft plan is an update of the 2007 – 2012 CSB Strategic Plan, and includes the CSB’s strategic goals, strategic objectives, and associated measures for managing and evaluating agency operations.

USFA Announces 2011 Outstanding Research Award Winners and Roll of Honor Inductee

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Fire Administration announced today a select group of fire service executives who will either receive the National Fire Academy's (NFA) 2011 Annual Outstanding Research Award or be inducted to its Roll of Honor.

Emergency Dispatchers Suffer From Symptoms of PTSD, Study Reveals

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:55:00 GMT

Dispatchers who answer 911 and 999 emergency calls suffer emotional distress which can lead to symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new study reports.

Los Angeles Fire Department Joins Cal/OSHA's Confined Space Awareness Campaign

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:44:00 GMT

The California Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) today teamed up with the Los Angeles Fire Department to educate employers and employees on the dangers of working in confined spaces.

OSHA Seeks Prevention Feedback on Worker Injuries and Deaths

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:45:00 GMT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking comment to learn about how workers get injured and what solutions exist to prevent injury and death, including possible regulatory action.

NFPA Launches Firefighter Health and Safety Video Contest

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:49:00 GMT

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are co-sponsoring NFPA's first Fire Service Video contest.