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NYC 911 System Beset by Delays and Errors, Report Says

New York City's 911 system is beset by delays and errors that could leave callers without help for crucial seconds in...

CHFSI and NFFF to Cosponsor 2nd Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will co-spons...

ILC Dover Announces NIOSH Approval of CBRN Escape Mask

ILC Dover recently announced that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has approved...

DHS Announces AT&T PS-Prep Certification

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that AT&T Inc. has become the first private sector company to...

Hundreds Die in Republic of Congo Explosions

A weapons depot caught fire in the capital of the Republic of Congo on Sunday, setting off explosions that killed at ...

Darley Launches HomelandSecurityEquipment.com

In January 2012, Darley launched a new Web site aimed at homeowners, businesses, and just about any organization look...

Pepro Celebrates 20 Year at IWCE: Unveils Micro Radio Site Updates

Pepro LLC, a manufacturer of shielded enclosure systems for stationary and mobile applications, arrives at IWCE 2012 ...

Research: 90 Percent of Firefighters Show Signs of PTSD

A new study by Israeli researchers indicates that 90 percent of firefighters exhibit some symptoms of post-traumatic ...

DHS Announces Grant Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Preparedness Grants

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the release of FY 2012 grant guidance and application...

Suspected Gunman, Victim Found Dead in Burned CA Home

Firefighters and police pulled three victims from a burning Hollywood home Thursday where a suspected gunman and anot...

FEMA Seeks Applicants for National Advisory Council

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individual...

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Los Angeles Fire Stations Open Doors to Public

Fire stations across Los Angeles marked Fire Service Day by opening their doors to the public for tours, demonstrations and other family-friendly activities to increase awareness of services offered by the departments.

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NYC 911 System Beset by Delays and Errors, Report Says

New York City's 911 system is beset by delays and errors that could leave callers without help for crucial seconds in an emergency, according to a ...

CHFSI and NFFF to Cosponsor 2nd Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will co-sponsor a 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb...

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Two NJ Firefighters Injured at Partial Building Collapse

Two Hackensack (NJ) firefighters were injured Thursday afternoon while shoring up a building that had suffered a partial collapse earlier in the day.

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

The California Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) today teamed up with the Los Angeles...

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MI Firefighters Rescue 'Intoxicated' Swimmer from River

Firefighters rescued a swimmer who became stranded Thursday night while attempting to swim across the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Council's Goal Is to Safeguard Safety Standards for Divers

Andrea Zafares writes about the work of the Water Response Training Council, which hopes to be able to set at least some minimum instructor and tra...

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Cassidian Communications 911 Solutions Suite Successfully Installed at VA 911 Call Centers

Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company,  has successfully upgraded the 911call processing solution at the York-Poquoson-Willi...

IAFC Thanks Alan Caldwell for 20 Years of Service

Alan Caldwell, senior advisor for government relations at the IAFC, will retire from the association effective May 10. Caldwell, who also served as...

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Cassidian Communications 911 Solutions Suite Successfully Installed at VA 911 Call Centers

May 16, 2012 Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company,  has successfully upgraded the 911call processing solut...

Fire Engineering

August 2011
Volume 164, Issue 8
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Firefighting Engine Company Operations: Elephant Hunting with a BB Gun?

Big fires require as big a water flow as you can produce to extinguish, writes Paul Shapiro, and for firefightin... Read More

 

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2 Girls Die in Detroit (MI) House Fire

Two girls were killed early Wednesday in a suspicious house fire in Detroit, Michigan, after they reportedly refused ... Read More

 

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