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Training Days: Wallboard and Door Removal
Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Tom Kiurski describes training firefighters from his department in wallboard- and door-removal techniques and the window hang maneuver. |
Safety and Health Week: Saving Our Own is an Inside Job
Mon, Jun 17, 2013
It’s International Fire/EMS Safety & Health Week! This week is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to encourage departments to focus on important safety and health issues. |
Guardian SSI to Exhibit at American Institute of Architects
Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Guardian Safety Solutions International Inc. (GSSI) (http://www.guardianssi.com), in the development and manufacturing of residential range top fire protection systems, will exhibit at the 2013 American Institute of Architects 2013 Convention, June 20 - 22, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Chicago (Booth #4330). |
Firetrace International's New E4 System Redefines Total Flooding Suppression
Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Firetrace International used the NFPA Conference & Expo to showcase its new E4 total-flooding system; the 4th evolution of clean agent systems that the company confidently predicts will redefine the global total-flooding gaseous fire suppression market. |
Charleston's ABC News 4 to air NFFF Documentary on Sixth Anniversary of Fire
Mon, Jun 17, 2013
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) announced that ABC News 4 in Charleston, SC (WCIV-TV) will air the documentary Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice on Tuesday, June 18 at 7:30 pm. |
New NIOSH Smart Phone App Addresses Ladder Safety
Mon, Jun 17, 2013
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone application (app). |
Audio of First Calls to 911 Dispatchers from Large IN Fire
Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Hear an mp3 of the first calls made to 911 dispatch with regard to the Belmont fire in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 15, 2013. |
Ethanol Safety Seminar Planned for Salem (OR)
Sun, Jun 16, 2013
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR) will co-host a free Ethanol Safety Seminar June 18 & 19 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem (OR). |
Sign Up Now for Safety and Health Week Webinars
Sun, Jun 16, 2013
International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week starts on Sunday, and the NVFC encourages all departments and personnel to focus on behavioral health and other critical safety and health topics. |
Probe of Deadly Spanish Subway Derailment Ordered Reopened
Fri, Jun 14, 2013
George Potter reviews the response to the deadly 2006 subway crash in Valencia, Spain, and details lessons learned from the incident as well as the subsequent investigation. |
Bill Introduced to Help Improve Fire Safety and Preparedness in Buildings
Fri, Jun 14, 2013
Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced legislation to encourage commercial building owners to invest in life-saving fire safety upgrades. |
FL Firefighter Punched in the Face by Crash Victim
Fri, Jun 14, 2013
A Clearwater (FL) fire inspector was punched in the face Wednesday by a man he was trying to help at a motor vehicle accident. |
NFPA Presents Four Awards at NFPA Conference & Expo
Wed, Jun 12, 2013
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety today at the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo. |
Tips for Homeowners to Prepare Homes During Wildfire Season
Wed, Jun 12, 2013
This week, Colorado has been experiencing extensive wildfire activity that has scorched more than 12,000 acres, destroyed close to a hundred homes and evacuated thousands. |
Applications Due June 30 for Globe Gear Giveaway Program
Wed, Jun 12, 2013
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Safety ADHPD (Attention Deficit Hyper Photography Disorder)
Tue, Jun 11, 2013
Ray McCormack comments on armchair critics of fireground photos posted on the Web and everything they're missing. |
Register for Safety and Health Week Webinars
Sun, Jun 9, 2013
International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week 2013 will be held June 16-22, and the focus this year is on behavioral health. |
KY Medical Helicopter Crash Kills Three
Fri, Jun 7, 2013
A medical helicopter crashed Thursday in Manchester, Kentucky, killing all three crew members aboard. |
Streamlight Introduces 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO Helmet Kit
Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Streamlight®, Inc., a manufacturer of flashlights for fire and rescue uses, announced it has introduced the new 3AA ProPolymer® HAZ-LO® Helmet Kit, featuring the 3AA ProPolymer HAZ-LO flashlight, and a Streamlight helmet clamp and rubber strap for mounting the light to any firefighter helmet. |
FDM Software and OPEN Inc. Forge Partnership
Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Companies to co-market and support Records Management and Computer Aided Dispatch systems, Mapping and Analysis solutions, and SafetyPAD® suite throughout North and South America |
Taking Ownership: From Culture Change to Tradition
Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Changing an organization's culture also involves developing the people who need to deal with those changes, David Howell writes. |

