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Rescued Dogs Search for Tornado Survivors

Winds of up to 200 mph hammered the town of Granbury (TX). After searching over a hundred homes, baseball fields, par...

FEMA Supports 33rd Annual Building Safety Month

This May, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is supporting the 33rd annual Building Safety Month to ...

Hazardous Material Causes Evacuation of TX Fire Station

A Brazos County (TX) fire station was evacuated yesterday because of a hazmat scare.

'No Confidence' Vote in Boston (MA) Fire Chief

Thirteen deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter expressing "no confidence" in Boston (MA) Fire Chief Steve...

Code Officials Keep You Safe Where You Live, Work and Play

To recognize the important work code officials are charged with, week two of the International Code Council’s Buildin...

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Hazmat Survival Tips: Using Shipping Papers during Highway Transportation Incidents

During a highway transportation incident, shipping papers are valuable documents that can enable first responders to conduct an accurate size up, Steve De Lisi writes.

Hazmat Survival Tips: Detecting Possible Criminal Activity

While operating at the scene of any incident involving hazardous materials, first responders should always ask themselves if the event could involve any type of criminal activity, Steve De Lisi writes.

Hazmat Survival Tips: 10 Resolutions to be Better Prepared During 2011

As a firefighter, the public expects you to “be prepared. After working with first responders tasked with dealing with hazardous materials incidents, Steve De Lisi's recommendation for a New Year’s resolution for 2011 is to be better prepared for these events.

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Seven Children Injured in NJ School Bus Crash

At least seven children were injured when a school bus collided with a car Tuesday morning in Burlington Township, New Jersey.

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Boston Fire Commissioner Responds to 'No Confidence' Letter

Boston Fire Commissioner Rodrick Fraser sounded off against the 13 deputy chiefs, calling them a "bunch of dinosaurs" for resisting chang...

'No Confidence' Vote in Boston (MA) Fire Chief

Thirteen deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter expressing "no confidence" in Boston (MA) Fire Chief Steve Abraira.

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Tech Rescue: Shoring Operations

Mike Donahue examines several shoring systems for technical rescue applications and the principles that they are based on.

Rigging for Horizontal and Vertical Confined Space Entry

The key to rigging success is to develop a strong game plan and making sure your rigging safe, effective, and efficient, Mike Donahue writes.

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FDNY Swift Water Rescue Operations

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Special Op-erations Command (SOC) for the past couple of years has been preparing its members to respond to ...

FDIC 2013: Introducing the Courage and Valor Nominees

Nominees the 2013 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award reflect the ultimate in courage, selflessness, professionalism, competence, and initiative and...

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Rescued Dogs Search for Tornado Survivors

Winds of up to 200 mph hammered the town of Granbury (TX). After searching over a hundred homes, baseball fields, parks and debris piles this morni...

FEMA Supports 33rd Annual Building Safety Month

This May, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is supporting the 33rd annual Building Safety Month to promote the importance of high...

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Rescued Dogs Search for Tornado Survivors

May 19, 2013 Winds of up to 200 mph hammered the town of Granbury (TX). After searching over a hundred homes, baseball fields, par...

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