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  1. Reps. Pascrell, Wilson, Sen. Corzine Introduce College Campus Fire Safety Measure

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    Fri, 11 Jul 2003

    The legislation, designed to address the epidemic of dangerous college campus fires, was initially introduced in 2000 in response to a massive fire at Seton Hall (NJ) University that claimed the lives of three students and injured more than fifty others.

  2. HAVE WE LEARNED THE EVACUATION LESSONS? A COMMENTARY

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    Tue, 1 Oct 2002

    BY JAKE PAULS Despite its long history as a fire safety measure in buildings, evacuation did not become a prominent topic of discussion until the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade

  1. National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Seat Belt Use

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    Thu, 26 Jan 2012

    s organization. Wearing your seat belt in either a department or personal vehicle is such a simple decision and a safety measure that should be automatic. If emergency responders know the importance of wearing seat belts, then why is it that

  2. Developing Guidelines for Lightning Safety for Firefighters

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    Wed, 1 Jun 2011

    emphasize having nonessential personnel remain inside the protection of the enclosed apparatus cab. No policy or other safety measure can guarantee lightning safety on the fireground; however, there are ways to improve the lightning safety on

  3. Lessons Learned: Rescue from Vehicle-House Crash

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    Thu, 2 Sep 2010

    vehicle’s rear axle and secured to the rescue as a safety measure as well. (3) The cribbing and air bag setup ..... used. The redundant, albeit “low-tech,” safety measure of placing the chain around the rear axle was great

  4. Portland (ME) Approves Requirement for Fire Sprinklers in All New Homes

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    Thu, 19 Aug 2010

    updated building codes is a great victory for the residents and fire service professionals in the city as this life- safety measure will provide significant protection from the dangers of residential fires,” said NFSA President John Viniello. “The

  5. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Unveils Redesigned Seat Belt Pledge

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    Mon, 28 Feb 2011

    need to get to the scene of a call quickly, you need to get there safely. Buckling your seat belt is the easiest safety measure you can take.” Now, all the information about the program, including pledge forms and supporting materials

  6. Pennsylvania Adopts Residential Sprinkler Requirement

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    Tue, 29 Dec 2009

    demonstrating that the commonwealth cares about its residents and emergency responders by making this important life safety measure a requirement. Pennsylvania will now serve as a model for other states, which are currently in various stages of adopting

  7. New Hampshire Approves Fire Sprinkler Requirement

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    Fri, 1 Jan 2010

    adopting the IRC code, New Hampshire is providing its residents and fire service professionals with an important life safety measure which will provide residents with peace of mind in their homes and fire service professionals extra time to perform

  8. California Approves Requirement for Fire Sprinklers in All New Homes Beginning in 2011

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    Wed, 13 Jan 2010

    professionals in California as the state is providing its residents and fire service professionals with an important life safety measure which will provide residents with peace of mind in their homes and fire service professionals extra time to perform their