Vision 20/20 is announcing open registration for the second Models in Fire Prevention Symposium 2012 which will be held on May 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has selected the RescueSim Virtual Emergency Response Platform to prepare its emergency services and safety personnel for airport incidents.

We constantly read and hear of secondary accidents affecting firefighters and first responders operating at roadway incidents. This week's near-miss report deals with such an incident.

A revamped website from Akron Brass allows emergency responders to easily locate product details, request product demonstrations and get quotes from local distributors.

Cutting edge UK rescue technology now available in the United States.

Creation of a next-generation public safety communications network requires leadership from a single non-profit organization devoted to this purpose, according to a report released today by a federal advisory committee.

Due to the recent fire tragedy in Reno caused by improper ash disposal, the Chimney Safety Institute of America issues reminders on fireplace safety.

Shriners Hospitals for Children^® will begin its annual burn prevention campaign during Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 5-11, 2012.

APCO International has received a $50,000 grant from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to enable qualified association members with continuing education and training opportunities.

The Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Association warmly welcomes Zetron (U.S.A) as a new Category 1 member.

DragonWear FR has created a Facebook Page that is focused on fire resistant clothing, FR technology and announcements related to the safety industry.

Harris Corporation has become a member of the Digital Mobile Radio Association, a global organization that supports the innovation and adoption of the global DMR standard via the creation of new devices and services.

Officials from Chicago, Illinois, are looking to expedite fire safety updates for high-rise buildings in the city, according to a report.

All Traffic Solutions has announced a new trade-in program that will enable municipalities and facilities who currently own older equipment to upgrade and take advantage of current technology.

CDC will release the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR): Recommendations and Reports on the 2011 Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients.

Target has received reports of four incidents involving six-piece LED Flashlight Sets, including two minor burn injuries to consumers’ hands.

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the longest-tenured fire sprinkler advocacy organization in the U.S., reminds families to take time during the winter months to review the dangers of fire with their loved ones.

A 4-Hour program will be conducted at the fire department in Lewisville, North Carolina on Monday, March 26th, 2012.

Scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries and children, older adults and people with disabilities, according to a release from the National Fire Protection Association and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.

MN8-Foxfire introduced Foxfire illuminating helmet tetrahedrons, the company’s first product to combine reflectivity with MN8’s photoluminescent technology.