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Ex-Boston firefighters' pension eyed in disability probe
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (November 21, 2008)
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (November 21, 2008)
CA prevention projects reduce threat of wildfires
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted (November 21, 2008)
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted (November 21, 2008)
York (PA) Fire Department members promoted
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted (November 21, 2008)
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted (November 21, 2008)
PA firefighter impersonator gets jail sentence
The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (November 21, 2008)
The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (November 21, 2008)
Firefighters save Red Sox legend's seat at MA diner
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (November 20, 2008)
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (November 20, 2008)
Featured Content
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April Roundtable: The Budget Crisis
Has the budget crisis affected your department's ability to train and, if so, what are you doing about it? Send us your replies for possible inclusiion in the April 2009 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. (More "Featured Content") -
Fire Services in France: An Overview of Command Training
In his continuing comparison series on the fire service abroad, George Potter examines command training at France's new officer academy near Marseille. (More "Featured Content") -
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")
Industry News
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National Firefighter Near Miss Featured Report: It's all fun and games until...
This week's report touches on what might be considered an unusual incident until it is framed in the context that it could happen to any of us. (More "Health and Safety")
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NIST releases Final WTC 7 Report
Strengthened by clarifications and supplemental text suggested by organizations and individuals worldwide, the final report on the collapse of the ry World Trade Center building 7 on 9/11 was released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (More "Government")
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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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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...")
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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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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