>> THE FIRE FIGHTER CANCER FOUNDATION has launched the “Save Our Survivors” campaign to provide for and improve the health of first responders living with the aftermath of the 9/11 Ground Zero tragedy. The Foundation’s goal of raising $250,000 is to help place 500 portable air purification systems in the homes of these American heroes. These units will be critical in helping to preserve their health, ease their suffering, and improve their quality of life. To learn more, visit www.FFCancer.org. (866) 411-FFCF (3323).
>> HAIX® debuted its new look at FDIC 2012. Since the previous appearance with two logos repeatedly caused confusion among customers regarding exact brand identification, the two company symbols have been combined to from one common logo. The simultaneously developed, long-term umbrella brand strategy should guarantee brand recognition for decades and beyond, and provide continued healthy and profitable growth. With new planned product lines and creative further development of the existing sectors, growth is expected to continue in the double-digit percentage range, as in past financial years. www.haix.com.
>> The NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL (NVFC) has announced the winners of its four national awards. The recipients of the NVFC’s 2012 awards are: NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Rosenbauer America)—Chief Lawrence Plumer, Durand (WI) City/Rural Fire Department; NVFC Fire Prevention Award (Sponsored by First Alert)—James Conomea, Clay County (FL) Fire Rescue; NVFC Junior Firefighter Program of the Year (Sponsored by Tyco International)—Cherryville (NC) Fire Department; and NVFC Junior Firefighter of the Year (Sponsored by Tyco International)—Katherine Brierley, Coventry (CT) Volunteer Fire Association. To learn more about the NVFC’s awards program at www.nvfc.org/about-us/awards.
>> COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (CSU) awarded a Learning Partner Scholarship to Susquehanna (PA) Regional EMS Paramedic Platoon Chief Jeffrey Hutchins. Hutchins, who is also an assistant chief with Willing Hand Hose Co. No. 1 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, has worked for Susquehanna Regional EMS for 17 years. The Learning Partner Scholarship, which is awarded to employees/members of companies or organizations that partner with CSU, covers tuition for up to 24 months for one specific CSU online degree program. The scholarship is awarded six times a year. CSU offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in various fields including fire science and occupational safety and health. www.ColumbiaSouthern.edu.
>> The FIREFIGHTER CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK (FCSN) and the FIRE SMOKE COALITION partnered during FDIC 2012 to bring national attention to the cancer, illness, disease, and cardiac-related deaths that afflict the fire service. Three years ago, the Coalition and RAE Systems, Inc. partnered to provide free two-day training programs focused on awareness, prevention, protection, detection, diagnosis and treatment relative to fire smoke, followed by a burn practical which instructs firefighters how to perform atmospheric monitoring on every fireground scene. The Coalition and the FCSN will now participate in these conferences to promote prevention through proper air management and maintaining clean bodies and PPE. The Coalition will also relaunch its 2010 Safety Stand Down program “Wear Your Air, Take a Shower & Wash Your Gear!” featuring Fire Engineering’s Bobby Halton and sponsored by the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund. www.FireSmoke.org. www.fcsn.net.
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