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Audit Reveals Cleveland Drill Credit Issue

Wed, Oct 24, 2012

An audit of Cleveland Fire Department (OH) training records shows that a small number firefighters received credit for fire drills that they didn't receive and other firefighters attended and were paid for more medical training than was needed.

Firefighter Training Drill: Hazard Zones

Wed, Oct 24, 2012

In this drill, determine which firefighting personnel and activities could take place in each zone of operation.

First Responders Test Disaster Preparedness at Newark Airport

Sun, Oct 21, 2012

The Port Authority held a full-scale emergency drill involving two airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport (NJ)

9 Fires Documentary to Premiere in Philadelphia During Drill

Wed, Oct 17, 2012

9 Fires, a documentary on the impact that nine campus-related fires across the nation had on students, families, the campus and the communities will be premiered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 18 during a city-wide residence hall fire drill.

FEMA Urges National Participation in Great Shakeout

Tue, Oct 16, 2012

In less than two days, more than 13 million people nationwide are expected to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill.

FEMA Encourages Participation in Earthquake Drill

Mon, Oct 15, 2012

FEMA is encouraging families, schools, businesses, tribes and state and local governments to participate in the first ever Great SouthEast ShakeOut, a regional earthquake drill in which participants -- from the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia -- simultaneously practice the recommended action to take during an actual earthquake.

Firefighter Training Drill: Self-Survival Skills

Fri, Oct 12, 2012

In this drill by Forest Reeder, firefighters are asked to look at applications for self-survival skills and then consider the context that caused them to be used in the first place.

Kitchen Fires Number One in New Report

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are providing new statistics on fires in American homes and urging consumers to install smoke alarms in their homes and check to make sure all smoke alarms are working properly.

Water and Fire Damage Restoration Company Offers Tips

Wed, Oct 3, 2012

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a national franchise company and leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties is participating in this year's National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13.This year's theme is, Have 2 Ways Out and for children, Be Rabbit Ready.

Bel Air Company Burns House in Drill

Tue, Oct 2, 2012

Members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company (MD) had the rare opportunity to burn a house to the ground during a training drill.

Window Safety a Common Theme in Awareness Campaigns

Tue, Sep 25, 2012

Multiple national safety awareness campaigns in October are leading homeowners nationwide to focus attention on their windows and doors. Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13), Crime Prevention Month and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 21-27) are all being observed during the month of October.

Firefighter Training Drill: Officer Development: Management Functions

Fri, Aug 17, 2012

In this drill, firefighters are asked to consider how various terms and principles apply (or don't apply) to your organization.

Summer Olympic Drills

Wed, Aug 1, 2012

A summer training program is essential for providing firefighters with hands-on practice.

Firefighter Training Drill: Fire Department Infrastructure and Operations

Mon, Jul 30, 2012

In this drill, firefighters are tasked with becoming better acquainted with the organization processes and infrastructure of their department.

Firefighter Training Drill: Mentoring Program

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

As a company officer, one of the most valuable organizational development processes you can perform is to mentor your replacement.

Firefighter Training Drill: The Officer as Leader

Fri, Jul 13, 2012

Drawing from fire service and non-fire service leaders, develop your personal leadership statement and answer the set of introspective questions about you as a leader of a company of firefighters.

Firefighter Training Drill: Officer Development: The First Hour Exercise

Fri, Jun 29, 2012

The officer development drill asks you to imagine: What will the first hour of my newly promoted position look like?

Firefighter Training Drill: Officer Development: Expectations

Fri, Jun 15, 2012

This officer development drill tackles the expectations of company and command officers by several different and very diverse groups, each with specific expectations of their officers

Training Days: Fire Location and Nozzle Evolution

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Tom Kiurski describes a short, back-to-basics firefighter training drill that serves as an excellent refresher for a few basic skills.

Firefighter Training Drill: Officer Development: Standing Orders

Fri, Jun 8, 2012

The first installment of this officer development drill series begins with an opportunity for the fire officer to outline their expectations or "standing orders" to their crews on routine in-station and emergency activities.

Firefighter Training Drill: The Survival Essentials - Taking Preventative Action

Wed, Apr 4, 2012

In this drill, have firefighters explain what kind of preventative action they would take if certain fireground situations occur.

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