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Tech Rescue Training at FDIC 2013: Managing Rescue Operations
Larry Collins analyzed a 1999 trench rescue and other technical rescue incidents along with lessons learned during hi...
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RAE Systems MultiRAE Pro Portable Multi-Threat Monitor Adopted by U.S. Government Agencies
RAE Systems announced that its MultiRAE Pro portable multi-threat monitors have been adopted by both the Environmenta...
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Mexico City Explosion Kills at Least 25 People
Rescuers worked to try locate people trapped in the rubble after an explosion Friday killed at least 25 people and in...
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BCFS Names Linstrom as National Deputy Director of Mitigation and Preparedness Services
BCFS Health and Human Services has named longtime and lauded first responder, John Linstrom, as National Deputy Direc...
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A Blessing and a CurseThey say there are two sides to every issue and that every good deed has potentially disastrous results. |
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Timber Cribbing Use
Cribbing is one of the most frequently used and essential tools during rescue operations and is considered to be amon...
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Three NJ Firefighters Injured in Training
Three firefighters were injured yesterday while conducting an urban search and rescue drill in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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Former Key Biscayne (FL) Fire Rescue Fire Chief Appointed Village Manager
The village of Key Biscayne (FL) Fire Rescue Department's fire chief and emergency management coordinator, John C. Gi...
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OPSGEAR CEO Shares his Japan Recovery Mission Following the Earthquake Tsunami and Fukushima Nuclear DisasterOPSGEAR CEO David Burnell shares his story about the Japan Recovery Mission - For the Living or the Dead? |
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Firefighters Honored for Tornado Relief Work
A number of firefighters from Louisiana were honored on Tuesday for their rescue and recovery efforts after the massi...
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DHS S&T to Present New Controlled Impact Rescue Tools to Fairfax County (VA) USAR
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will demonstrate and formally tran...
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Seven Children Injured in NJ School Bus CrashAt least seven children were injured when a school bus collided with a car Tuesday morning in Burlington Township, New Jersey. |
Terrorism
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...
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'No Confidence' Vote in Boston (MA) Fire ChiefThirteen deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter expressing "no confidence" in Boston (MA) Fire Chief Steve Abraira. |
High Angle & Confined Spaces
Tech Rescue: Shoring OperationsMike Donahue examines several shoring systems for technical rescue applications and the principles that they are based on. |
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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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Water & Ice Rescue
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 ...
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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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Hazmat
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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Hazardous Material Causes Evacuation of TX Fire StationA Brazos County (TX) fire station was evacuated yesterday because of a hazmat scare. |
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Boston Fire Commissioner Responds to 'No Confidence' Letter
May 16, 2013
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May 2013
Volume 166, Issue 5
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