NFPA Offers Online Training on Prevention of Blood-Borne Pathogen Diseases

Quincy, MA-The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) now offers a basic, complementary Internet-informational training session on blood-borne pathogen safety targeted to all North American firefighters. The 45-minute interactive session delivers training on universal precautions to minimize exposure.

The sight can be found at www.targetsafety.com/nfpabbp.

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Fire at Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival Costume Factory Leaves 10 Hospitalized

A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city's iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized.

After Three Fire Deaths, FDNY Asks People to Quit Blocking Hydrants

This week, two deadly fires—one in Brooklyn and another in the Bronx—have highlighted a persistent problem in New York City: blocked fire hydrants.