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Crews identify factors in CA wildfire fight success
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Calif. (November 19, 2008)
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Calif. (November 19, 2008)
NC firefighters want carbon monoxide detectors law
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (November 18, 2008)
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (November 18, 2008)
Featured Content
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Hazmat Survival Tips: Surviving Hazmat Incidents in Tough Economic Times
Budgetary constraints and crises are hitting departments across the nation. Steve De Lisi has a number of ways to save costs on hazmat response needs to minimize cuts to training and service. (More "Featured Content") -
Fire Engineering Simulation: Bedroom Fire
Take control of the fireground in this free online simulation. Practice ventilation and positive pressure operations at a structure fire. Includes training documents like a size-up guide and sample scenario. (More "Simulations") -
Construction Concerns: Knob and Tube Wiring
In this building construction column, Greg Havel discusses an early method of wiring buildings for electricity and which you may find still being used in older housing stock. (More "Construction Concerns") -
Fire Service Court: On Standards
Is there a danger if a department does not train to national standards? In this column, our legal experts take a look at the potential for firefighter injury and liability in light of National Fire Protection Association standards. (More "Featured Content") -
March Roundtable: Straight Stick Aerial Policy
Does your department allow firefighters to be at the tip of a straight stick aerial when water is flowing? Send us your responses for magazine consideration. (More "Featured Content")
Industry News
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Entering Through the Door, Falling Through the Floor: Catastrophic Structural Collapse
A review of recent LODD incidents as well as some independent studies confirm the danger posed by lightweight construction. For fire service leaders, it's time to step up and confront this issue. (More "Operations")
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Comments sought on proposed NFPA tentative interim amendments
The following tentative interim amendments have been proposed to NFPA and are being published for public review and comment. (More "Health and Safety")
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NIOSH joins firefighter seat belt pledge effort
The U.S. Fire Administration is pleased to announce that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has added its logo to the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge 100% Participation Certificate. (More "Health and Safety")
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National Firefighter Near Miss Featured Report: Step one, fall two
This week's featured report from firefighternearmiss.com focuses on where equipment is located on an apparatus and the behavioral effect the location has on accessing the equipment. (More "Operations")
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New California radio show aims to keep wildland community informed
the radio show Community Alert airs on KZSB-AM 1290 and serves as a forum for developing and improving public awareness for prevention, planning and preparedness for and during major events, emergencies, and disasters. (More "Health and Safety")
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Near-Miss Reporting System partners with TargetSafety
The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System and TargetSafety have partnered to promote safety among fire and EMS departments nationwide. (More "Company and Product News")
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Sprinkler advocate Bill Corbin receives 2008 Henry S. Parmelee Award
Through industry, company and association work, Bill Corbin has proven to be a true advocate of fire protection and the fire sprinkler industry and was presented the American Fire Sprinkler Association's highest honor, the Henry S. Parmelee Award. (More "Did You Know...")
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Firewise Leadership Awards for 2008 handed out
Throughout the country, the National Firewise Communities Program is recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations for their leadership in reducing wildfire risk. (More "Did You Know...")
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Robert W. Cobb Joins ISO as RDS director of Community Hazard Mitigation
Robert W. Cobb has joined ISO as RDS Director of Community Hazard Mitigation after retiring from his responsibilities as Jersey City's Deputy Chief/Fire Department Operations and Deputy Coordinator, Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security. (More "Company and Product News")
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National Fire Academy second semester application period is open
The National Fire Academy's Fiscal Year 2009 second semester application period opened on November 1 and runs through December 31. (More "Government")
featured webcasts
The Rule of Air Management (ROAM)
Original broadcast on: October 1, 2008
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Mike Gagliano, Captain, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Steve Bernocco, Lieutenant, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
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A New Way to Train the Next Generation of Firefighters: Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II
Original broadcast on: August 26, 2008
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Glenn Corbett, PE, Assistant Chief, Waldwick Fire Department
Tim Flannery, Adjunct Professor , John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jason Emery, Firefighter, City of Waterbury (CT)
Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief, North Hudson Regional (NJ) Fire & Rescue
Jerry Naylis, Fire Series Book Acquisitions Editor, Fire Engineering Books and Videos
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Slicin' and Dicin' Cutting Techniques for Vehicle Rescue
Original broadcast on: August 7, 2008
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Dave Dalrymple, Education Chair, Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee-US
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What was the name of the shrieking whistle device attached to a fire engine's exhaust that was used to clear the path of vehicles and pedestrians?
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FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES
Steve D. Kline of the Stone Park Fire Department in Stone Park, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-18.
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