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Drills | Simulations | Fire Instructor Development | Live Burns | Props | SOPs | ISFSI | FSF
Firefighter Response to Natural Gas Leaks and Emergencies
Natural gas leaks and explosions are growing problems across the country, James Kutz writes, and firefighters need to...
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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 s...
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Call for Presentations for FDIC 2013
We are currently accepting proposals for the 2013 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) to take place April 2...
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FDIC 2012 Workshop on Initial Approach to Hazmat Incidents
Assistant Chief Kristina Kreutzer of the Mill Creek (DE) Fire Company presented a workshop in managing hazmat inciden...
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FDIC 2012: Fire Dynamics in Structures with Dan Madrzykowski
In his Monday workshop, "Fire Dynamics in Structures," National Institute of Standards and Technology ...
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Kraft Is FDIC 2012 Opening Ceremonies Keynote Speaker
Steve Kraft, chief of the Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services in Ontario, Canada, will urge audience members ...
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Avillo, Instructor of the Year: “Making Things Better Is Job of All Members”
To Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Fire and Rescue, the Fire Engineering/George D. Post Instructor of ...
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World's First Free Mobile App for Making Fire Training Simulations to be Unveiled at FDIC 2012
CommandSim will debut the world's first mobile app and desktop companion application for creating and sharing trainin...
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National Fire Academy Seeks Students for Pilot Test of First Online Mediated Instruction Course
The National Fire Academy is currently recruiting students to help pilot test its first online instructor mediated co...
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FDIC 2012 Preview: An Interview with Anthony Avillo
FDIC Conference Director Diane Feldman talks with Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo, North Hudson (NJ) Regional Fire and Re...
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FDIC 2012 Preview: An Interview with Keynoter Steve Kraft
Diane Feldman talks to one of this year's FDIC keynoters, Steve Kraft of Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services ...
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True North Announces 2012 FDIC Scholarship
True North, a leading manufacturer of quality bags, backpacks and fire resistant clothing, is pleased to announce the...
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Honor Guards from Across the Nation Compete in Indianapolis
The National Fire Department Honor Guard Competition will be held again this year during the Fire Department Instruct...
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Safe & Effective Power Saw OperationTesting and Checking a Power Saw |
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Tactical Safety: Marginal Effort Equals Marginal Results
Tactical safety is achieved by putting forth maximum effort and by having highly tuned-in firefighters and commanders...
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Time Out -- Out of Time: Flashover and Residential SprinklersDeputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines asks the fire service to reconsider the assumption that residents have about five minutes until flashover during house fires. |
Training Days: Firefighter Fitness and WellnessTom Kiurski describes training that focuses on keeping your firefighters healthy and in shape. |
Roundtable: Ventilation Science and FirefightingAre you aware to the NIST studies concerning ventilation, and have those results altered or changed your current tactics as it relates to ventilation? Share your observations with other firefighters from around the country and world. |
SP Report on Bus Fire SafetyBetween 1999 and 2004 an average of 49 bus and coach fires were reported each year in Norway, and 122 per year in Sweden. However, it can be assumed that the actual number of fires is considerably higher than this, as a large number of fires are not reported. |
Firefighter Response to Natural Gas Leaks and EmergenciesNatural gas leaks and explosions are growing problems across the country, James Kutz writes, and firefighters need to be on alert when responding to "nuisance" calls involving natural gas leaks. |
NFPA 1403 Live-Fire Evolutions at Fire Service Training CentersLive fire training is an essential part of a firefighter's education, but there are significant differences between training at gas-fired versus non-gas-fired structures. Mike Gurr takes a closer look at this training. |
Building and Roof Training PropThe Cheesequake Fire Company in Old Bridge, New Jersey, but this training prop that simulates a regular, one-story building with a realistic-height second-story window and five foot parapet wall. |
Ferrara Fire Apparatus Receives Industry Safety AwardLouisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) has once again awarded Ferrara Fire Apparatus with the LWCC Safest 70 Award. |
ISFSI Credentials First Professional Fire InstructorThe International Society of Fire Service Instructors is excited to announce the first successful credential of the Society’s Professional Fire Instructor designation. |
New Free Emergency Management for the Fire Service Program AvailableThe Firefighters Support Foundation's (FSF) newest free training program, Emergency Management for the Fire Service, is now available. |
Wildfires burning in Arizona
May 16, 2012
Southwesterly winds Tuesday helped clear smoke from one of several fires consuming thousands of acres in Arizona.
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