NH Firefighters Replacing Gear Contaminated With PFAS
PFAS are linked to numerous types of cancer, and can also lead to kidney disease, interfere with pregnancy, and are connected to numerous other adverse health effects.
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The Wooden Ladder Chock: Leveling the Ground
Leveling the ladder allows a firefighter to climb it without the fear of the tip of the ladder sliding out of position.
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Man Accused of Selling Stolen Spokane (WA) Fire Department Gear to Undercover Detective
A man was arrested on suspicison of selling thousands of dollars of stolen Spokane Fire Department equipment to an undercover detective.
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Barneveld (NY) Fire Station Collapses Under Heavy Snow
The Barneveld Fire Station in Oneida County suffered a structural collapse on Saturday at about 5:20 p.m. According to the Barneveld Fire Department, members were…
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FDIC 2025 Preview: Grant Writing for Emergency Services
This class will focus on the art of the grant writing process and how to be successful.
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In this class, Alex Degnan reviews tricks of the trade for your fire gear in both rescue and Mayday situations.
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How Better Water Systems Can Help a City Survive the Next Firestorm
American cities and their water systems weren't built to withstand wildfire.
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Firefighter Hearing Loss Overview and Impact
This article considers firefighters' exposure to loud noises and the implications for hearing loss, and offers ways of mitigating those effects.
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Product Showcase: February 2025
See some firefighting equipment showcased in the February issue, including the Waterous ESU1 End-Suction Pump.
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Eliminating the Nozzle Shutoff to Extend Hoselines
Ray McCormack discusses a potential failure point when using the first line's shutoff to extend the attack hoseline, and offers a solution.
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Private Fire Hydrants Are in Big Demand After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
The devastating firestorms across Southern California have sparked huge demand among affluent homeowners for private firefighters and fire protection products.
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Firefighting Fundamentals: Fire Hose
Mike Ciampo reviews some of the basics of fire hose, including construction, storage, and how firefighters use them on the fireground.
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LION TotalCare Awarded PPE Care and Maintenance Contract for Philadelphia (PA) Fire Department
LION TotalCare will oversee the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of the city's PPE, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
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FDIC International Launches Cutting-Edge NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit with Live Demonstrations
FDIC International, the world's premier training conference and exhibition for the fire industry, is thrilled to announce the inaugural NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit.
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