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Fire Department Ordered to Keep Receipts WNEP-TV By Jim Murdoch The mayor of Wilkes-Barre Township said Monday he still has confidence in the volunteer fire department, even though state police raided the place Friday and even though the fire chief has been charged with theft. See all stories on this topic » Firefighters Give Support Dog To Kid In Need FOX2now.com So when the

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Unless you’re scanning the web for this kind of information, you’re probably not aware that on a fairly regular basis huge trucks with no driver inside the cab roll away from where they were parked. This usually happens because the driver neglected to engage the parking brake or because someone either purposely or inadvertently released it. The so-called rollaway accidents that result are often

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FEMA, FCC Announce Nationwide Test Of The Emergency Alert System Link HERE -Nationwide Test Similar to local Emergency Alert System Tests, this Test is Scheduled to Take Place on November 9, 2011  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Fairfax, VA Horace "Chris" C. Pendergrass of the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department in Fairfax, VA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-10-22 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Pendergrass was discovered deceased in bed by fellow firefighters at shift change, having passed away during the night in his sleep from a cause still to

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Would, could, should this type of machine be used for auto extrication, building collapse? Could be the future of rescue tools? Raytheon-Sarcos Prototype Power Loader from MAKE Magazine by Sean Michael Ragan It rolls on tracks instead of walking, but this ditch-witch style tracked chassis retrofit with a pair of giant waldos is pretty much the power loader from Aliens. This video showing it

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Cape May, NJ Andrew "Andy" K. Boyt of the Cape May Fire Department in Cape May, NJ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-10-03 Initial Summary:   A few hours after working a twenty-four hour shift, Lieutenant Boyt's personal vehicle was observed parked on the side of a local road. Boyt was inside of the vehicle, slumped over the

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Whiteriver, AZ Deon "Dino" Jason Classay of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fort Apache Agency in Whiteriver, AZ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-06-23 Initial Summary:   The lightning caused Diamond Fire was reported to Show Low Dispatch on 06/23/2011 at approximately 1200hrs local time. The location of the fire was confirmed

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Asheville, NC Jeffrey Scott Bowen of the Asheville Fire Department in Asheville, NC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-07-28 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Baytown, TX Gaston Gagne of the Baytown Fire Department in Baytown, TX has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-07-25 Notice of Firefighter

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Lake City, FL Brett Fulton of the Suwannee Forestry Center, Florida Division of Forestry in Lake City, FL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-06-20 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Lake City, FL Josh Burch of the Suwannee Forestry Center, Florida Division of Forestry in Lake City, FL has died as the result of an on-duty incident

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Wenatchee, WA Garet Rasmussen of the Chelan County Fire District 1 in Wenatchee, WA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-06-12 Initial Summary:   Shortly after returning home from a motor vehicle accident response, Battalion Chief Rasmussen passed away from a cause still to be reported. Incident Location: Pending Notice of

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Mo. Fire Trucks Collide, Five Firefighters Injured Platte County firefighters were headed to a house fire when the wreck occurred at an intersection early Monday morning.   PLATTE CITY, Mo., May 9 (UPI) -- Five firefighters were seriously injured in the head-on collision of two firetrucks in a rural area of Missouri's Platte County, authorities said. Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Olive Branch, MS Charles Foster of the Barton Volunteer Fire Department in Olive Branch, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-25 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Foster passed away in the hospital from a heart attack he had suffered several days earlier while working debris removal related to severe weather incidents in the

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A little old but I had not seen this. Good prior to arrival video of this single family home. Good tactics and strategy video. Deck gun put into operation, that’s what it’s for. No tenable victims, probably not. Save the exposures, save what's left.

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Neon, KY from USFA Firefighter Fatalities Michael C. Webb of the Neon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department in Neon, KY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-26 Initial Summary: Fire Captain Webb passed away from an apparent heart attack at his home shortly after responding to an all-terrain vehicle accident in a mountainous

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New report From USFA and FEMA  - Where does your NFIRS information go, here is one example. Restaurant Building Fires Emmitsburg, MD – The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report today examining the characteristics of restaurant building fires. The report, Restaurant Building Fires, was developed by USFA's National Fire Data

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Becker, MS Jacob Anthony Carter of the Becker-Athens Volunteer Fire Department in Becker, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-17 Initial Summary:   While responding to a mutual aid fire call, Firefighter Carter suffered multiple traumatic injuries when his 2002 Ford Explorer ran off the road, overturned and struck a tree.

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From  FDNN site - On Monday, February 1st, the Obama Administration released its Fiscal Year 2011 budget proposal, detailing requested funding levels for programs and offices in the federal budget. The approximately $3.8 trillion budget includes $45.6 billion for homeland security spending.  Although the proposal increases funding in some areas, it contains significant cuts to firefighter

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Tar Heel, NC David Hunsinger, Jr. of the Tar Heel Rural Volunteer Fire Department in Tar Heel, NC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-04-07 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Hunsinger, while responding to a brush fire call in his personal vehicle, was involved in a collision and passed away from injuries sustained from the accident.

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Firefighters To Extinguish Blazes With 'Harry Potter' Wand MyFox Los Angeles (NewsCore) - BOSTON -- Scientists have invented a way of controlling fires using a wand that puts out flames by zapping them with electricity, a physicist said Sunday. The Harry Potter-style device could enable firefighters to quell flames without ... See all stories on this topic » Future Firefighters Could

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Lee, FL James Von Roden of the Lee Community Volunteer Fire Department in Lee, FL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-03-12 Initial Summary:   Captain Von Roden was responding to the fire station for an outdoor fire call when he collapsed from a cause still under investigation. Captain Von Roden was transported to a local

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CITY OF CHICAGO MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR RETIRED BATTALION CHIEF RAYMOND C. HOFF OF BATTALION 4 WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 26, 2011 AT HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, 1080 W. ROOSEVELT ROAD WAKE (AT CHURCH) 0900 HOURS TO 1100 HOURS FOLLOWED BY A MASS AT 1100 HOURS UNIFORM MEMBERS WALK‐THRU AT 1030 HOURS

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Westport, KY Chris Stock of the Westport Volunteer Fire Department in Westport, KY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-02-24 Initial Summary:   Several hours after participating in a training exercise related to wildland fire incidents, Fire Chief Stock passed away from a heart attack he suffered while at his residence. 

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Toomsuba, MS Larry Gressett, Sr. of the Toomsuba Volunteer Fire Department in Toomsuba, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-02-17 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Gressett responded to a scene of an accident at a local lake. A man had been in a boat with his grandson when he fell into the water. On arrival, a couple of the

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Guntown, MS Joshua Wilkes of the Unity Fire Department in Guntown, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-02-13  Initial Summary:   Upon leaving the scene of an outdoor fire and while returning to quarters, Firefighter Wilkes and another firefighter stopped at a convenience store to fill their apparatus with fuel. After entering

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All over the Blog-o-sphere, a series  on a satirical look at volunteer firefighting. Is this the next Rescue Me? Worth a watch- WARNING: ADULT content http://www.youtube.com/user/justonmckinney justonmckinney  A comedy series about a volunteer fire department in Effingwoods NH. In this episode Ben (Juston McKinney) and Smitty (Gary Valentine) respond to a fire call. This episode co-stars Lenny

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Smithfield, NC from USFA Firefighter Fatalities Richard "Ricky" Leo Barbour of the Wilson's Mills Fire and Rescue in Smithfield, NC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-01-29 Initial Summary:   Chief Barbour responded to a woods fire on 01/29/2011. The following day (within 24 hours), Barbour experienced chest pains and was

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This has been out for a while. This information is available for you to read and use if it is related to your area of response. The Abandoned Building Project Toolbox from interFIRE Abandoned Building Project Toolbox - interFIRE, A site dedicated ... Links from Inter Fire’s Web site Presentations Background Paper- PDF, Word Evaluation Field Manual- PDF, Word, Board Up Specifications

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Avon, IL Daniel C. Dare of the Avon Fire Protection District in Avon, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-02-01 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Dare passed away from an apparent heart attack after responding to an EMS call for a sick child. Department members and other emergency services providers in the area were confronted by

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Those of you that haven’t seen, taken the course or even aware of it. This is must take class to take, video below is recent fire that shows a good example of what the class can provide you in the way of knowing the conditions that surround the fire scene. Learn when to commit! This stuff is basic fire science use it. Are you part of the solution or part of the problem? LINKS: Art of Reading

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USFA Firefighter Fatalities Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Parkton, NC James Walters, Sr. of the Parkton Volunteer Fire Department in Parkton, NC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-01-29 Initial Summary:   Assistant Chief Walters collapsed while doing paperwork at the fire station. Fire department personnel immediately performed CPR. He was transported to the

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Towson, MD Mark G. Falkenhan of the Baltimore County Fire Department - Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company in Towson, MD has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-01-19 Initial Summary:   Incident Description: Firefighter Falkenhan died from injuries sustained when he became caught and trapped by rapidly progressing fire conditions in a

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Carbon monoxide -- CO -- the silent killer. You can't see it, you can't smell it, and it's the #1 cause of poisoning deaths in the world. The people most at risk? Firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs - first responders who are called on to risk their lives to save others, everyday. It's a medical fact that CO exposure -- even moderate levels - can impact your short and long-term health. This

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Brooklyn, NY William Henry Quick of the Fire Department City of New York in Brooklyn, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2001-09-11 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Chicago, IL Patrick Hannon of the Chicago Fire Department in Chicago, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-01-15 Notice of

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USFA Releases Attic Fires in Residential Buildings Report The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report today examining the characteristics of Attic Fires in Residential Buildings. Developed by USFA's National Fire Data Center, the report is based on 2006 to 2008 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). According

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Just posted the last two here is another one from USFA Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Blasdell, NY Jarrett Eleam of the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company in Blasdell, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-01-10 Lieutenant Eleam fell ill during routine SCBA training at the firehouse. Eleam was treated and taken to Mercy Hospital by the fire company's EMS

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Brooklyn, NY Roy Chelsen of the Fire Department City of New York in Brooklyn, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2001-09-11 Firefighter Chelsen passed away from bone-marrow cancer resulting from his response to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11th, 2001.  Notice of Firefighter

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Shapleigh, ME David Remington, Sr. of the Shapleigh Fire Department in Shapleigh, ME has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2011-01-03 Initial Summary:   Driver/Operator Remington was responding to a motor vehicle accident call on Owls Nest Road when for a cause still under investigation he lost control of his personally owned vehicle, a

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Statistics according to the USFA: USFA LODD's 51 were Volunteer, 25 were career, 1 was full time wildland, and 1 was paid-call. 18 were at the station, 17 were at a fire, 16 were responding to a call, 6 were training, 4 were at non-fire calls, 1 was returning from a call and 1 was categorized other. Nature of Fatal Injury: 43 Heart Attack, 20 Trauma, 5 Other, 4 Asphyxiation, 2 CVA, 1

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This in From Fire Fighter Nation Web site December 22, 2010 Two Chicago Firefighters Killed, Several More Critical After Wall Collapse ABC & News You Tube Audio Officials report that two of the four trapped Chicago firefighters have died as a result of their injuries. Firefighters were working this morning on a fire in a vacant building when a wall reportedly collapsed inside the

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YEAR-TO-DATE SUMMARY STATISTICS ON-DUTY FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES IN THE UNITED STATESDate Range 1/1/2010 to 11/30/2010Number of On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities: 78 90 on duty firefighters from 33 states lost their lives as the result of incidents that occurred in 2009 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Milledgeville, TN Jimmy Tuberville of the Milledgeville Fire

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Here is a video of a house fire from Regentville, Australia. Interesting watching the fires behavior from the changes of the progression of the fire. From the initial smoke colors and movement, the rollover, and the changes to the direction of the flames as the fire finally goes thought the roof and self vents. Surprise as to how long the front windows stay in. Good TRAINING TOOL.

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Brooklyn, NY Gary M. Valentino of the New York City Fire Department in Brooklyn, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-11-26 Initial Summary:  Firefighter Valentino was found unconscious in the firehouse bunkroom where, according to initial reports, he went to rest after stating that he was not feeling well. The cause of

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Hitchins, KY Worne T. Hall of the Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department in Hitchins, KY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-11-19 Captain Hall responded to a reported ATV rollover and was coordinating the landing zone for a medical helicopter when he began experiencing chest pain. Treatment was initiated on-scene and he was

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Columbia, SC Chance Zobel of the Columbia Fire Department in Columbia, SC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-11-13 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: North Irwin, PA James Gumbert of the North Irwin Volunteer Fire Department in North Irwin, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-11-10

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National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center is a responder-driven data collection, analysis and education Web site. It was set up between the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The site is a free, voluntary, confidential, and secure Web-based resource that serves as a data and

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Taylorsville, IN Rick Drake of the German Township Fire Department in Taylorsville, IN has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-11-01 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Brocton, IL Gary L. Cummins of the Brocton Fire Protection District in Brocton, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-10-31 Notice of

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Marshall, MO Randall Scott Davenport of the Marshall Fire Department in Marshall, MO has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-10-24 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Ghent, NY William Akin, Jr. of the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company in Ghent, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-10-19 Notice

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WASHINGTON D.C.--A landmark study issued today by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows that the size of firefighting crews has a substantial effect on the fire service's ability to protect lives and property in residential fires. LINK HERE

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I haven’t posted any resource links for a while. Here is an updated list of resources that are FREE.  Also been seeing some ICS software out there that cost $. Why I do not want to put down supply and demand, here are some government resources and others that you already paid for, why not use them? Information fro the EPA web site below! EPA CAMEO MARPLOT, ALOHA Good software for hazardous

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Lynchburg, OH Robert Hall of the Lynchburg Area Joint Fire & Ambulance District in Lynchburg, OH has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-09-27 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Lynn, IN Ronald W. Stephan of the Lynn Volunteer Fire Department in Lynn, IN has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on

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Common Alerting Protocol Key in Developing America's Next Emergency Alert and Warning Network Release Date: September 30, 2010 Release Number: HQ-10-192 WASHINGTON,D.C.-- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the adoption of a new digital message format for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), the nation's next

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USFA Media Contact: (301) 447-1853 September 29, 2010 Emmitsburg, MD – The United States Fire Administration (USFA) today released the report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2009 (PDF, 2.7 Mb).  The report continues a series of annual studies by the USFA of onduty firefighter fatalities.  The USFA is the single public agency source of information for all onduty firefighter

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Hinsdale, IL Mark Johnson of the Hinsdale Fire Department in Hinsdale, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-09-2 Fire Department mourns the loss of Deputy Chief Mark Johnson. Please click for more information and arrangements. Fire Department mourns the loss of Deputy Chief Mark Johnson     It is with deep regret that

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News,  Notes,  and Announcements from the AURORA REGIONAL FIRE MUSEUM Aurora Regional Fire Museum Opens New Exhibit and Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s 6th Annual Museum Day Exhibit, “Museums Un-Crated” offers an inside look at how and why museums collect, use, and preserve things On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum will open their new

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Some Links for you All 343 Members Murdered on 9/11 FDNY - The Official Fire Department, City of New York, Web Site  THE UNOFFICIAL HOME PAGE OF FDNY New York City Fire Department IAFF Remembers the 9/11 Fallen September 11, 2010– Today marks the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. On that terrible

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THE PROGRAM: On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this ninth anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies. We do this honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and

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Guardians of the Ribbon Worth while event taking place. Have not had the opportunity to see this in person. Pink Fire Truck Tours, visit pinkfiretrucks.org. The Pink Fire Trucks are making a pit stop in Eden Prairie next week and the Eden Prairie Fire Department is throwing a party! Stop by to enjoy fun for the whole family and help defeat cancer. Tuesday, Aug. 24  4-9 p.m.

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Training for first responders on antidote for acute cyanide poisoning from fire smoke http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100706/Training-for-first-responders-on-antidote-for-acute-cyanide-poisoning-from-fire-smoke.aspx Training program includes appropriate air management practice for firefighters, the correction of myths and misunderstandings about fire smoke, and instruction about new

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Chicago, IL Christopher Wheatley of the Chicago Fire Department in Chicago, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-08-09 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Little Rock, AR Christopher W. Adams of the Arkansas Forestry Commission in Little Rock, AR has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-

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Recent trend of glass bulb sprinklers not having the proper amount of fluid in the bulbs. These sprinklers have been discovered installed in systems that are “in service” during our on-site inspections. Also, some contractors’ field personnel have come across them prior to installation. As you are well aware, the amount of fluid in the glass bulb plays a critical role in the proper

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Most deadly times and places to drive An important part of defensive driving is to make good choices about when and where you drive. To help you minimize your risk, we’ve compiled some useful facts. Putting them all together suggests that you run the least risk of a fatal crash by driving on Christmas Day between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. The risk is even lower if Christmas falls on a Monday. On

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Trout Run, PA Richard L. Springman of the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company in Trout Run, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-14 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Springman was responding in his personal vehicle to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Route 15 when his truck reportedly struck a guardrail and crashed.

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  CFSI Webinar Series: "An Update from Emmitsburg" DATE: 7/26/2010 TIME: 3:00PM - 3:45PM EST LOCATION: Your personal computer! COST: Free RSVP: Email malderfer@cfsi.org by 7/25/2010 Moderated by Bill Webb, CFSI Executive Director, the program will feature Chief Glenn Gaines, Acting Administrator of the United States Fire Administration.  Following the departure of Chief Kelvin Cochran

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Greer, SC Charles "Bob" Robert Flintom of the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department in Greer, SC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-01 Firefighter Flintom was in the fire station kitchen preparing lunch when he blacked-out, fell, and struck his head. Flintom went to the hospital and discovered his fall had caused some

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NIOSH Publication No. 2010-153: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-153/ NIOSH Alert: Preventing Deaths and Injuries of Fire Fighters using Risk Management Principles at Structure Fires   Fire fighters are often killed or injured when fighting fires in abandoned, vacant, and unoccupied structures. These structures pose additional and sometimes unique risks due to the potential for fire fighters

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Wharton, TX Thomas Araguz III of the Wharton Fire Department in Wharton, TX has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-07-03 Initial Summary:  Captain Araguz was killed when he became caught and trapped by rapidly progressing fire conditions inside of a 25,000 square feet 250-foot-long processing building at a poultry farm. A

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Guthrie Center, IA Steven Scott Crannell of the Guthrie Center Fire Department in Guthrie Center, IA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-04-21 Initial Summary:   Firefighter Steven Crannell participated in a fire department training drill on the evening of 04/21/2010. He went home after assisting with cleanup from the

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Eastman, GA Jay C. Brown of the Gresston Volunteer Fire Department in Eastman, GA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-06-27  Firefighter Davis passed away from an apparent heart attack shortly after completing a tour of duty that included several emergency responses. 

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Mesa, WA Chet Bauermeister of the Franklin County Fire District 4 in Mesa, WA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-06-23 Jun 22, 2010 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Oswego, NY Scott W. Davis of the Oswego Fire Department in Oswego, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-06-19

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Smoke Alarms:  On-call 24/7 Only When Properly Maintained Summertime means cookouts, vacations and family time, but as you are well aware, the risk of fire is always present and does not discriminate based on day, time, place, or person.  If conditions are right for a fire, it will happen.  Are residents in your community prepared with properly installed and maintained smoke alarms? A

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  This DVD set includes a video presentation called, Understanding, Surviving, and Fighting Wind Driven Fires, presented by Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy of the Fire Department of New York City, Peter Van Dorpe of the Chicago Fire Department, Stephen Kerber now with Underwriters Laboratories, and Daniel Madrzykowski of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.  It provides an overview

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Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, Inc. http://www.wsfm.org/ Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial, Inc. Dedication Ceremony - June 19th, 2010 - 11:00 A.M. Make Plans to attend the dedication of OUR State Memorial to those that have served our communities and state. Located on STH 54 and 73 in Wisconsin Rapids. Please visit site and register: http://

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MARSEILLES — A juvenile was charged with arson and burglary Friday after an investigation into a massive fire that started around 2 p.m. and destroyed an old foundry and two other buildings in Marseilles. The six-alarm fire knocked out power through most of town. Full Story HERE at News Tribune VIDEO: Major fire wipes out Marseilles foundry

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Ask the River to Text You a Water Alert Sign up at http://water.usgs.gov/wateralert. Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to receive

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When arriving on scene you never know what you will find, Lakeville MN FF responded to a crash on I35 this morning and found one of those situations. Bees loose after fatal Lakeville crash LAKEVILLE, Minn. -- At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle accident in Lakeville involving a bee truck on Interstate 35 late Monday morning. Full Story HERE "It was a black haze. Never seen anything

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USFA Firefighter Fatalities (3) Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Shawnee, KS John Glaser of the Shawnee Fire Department in Shawnee, KS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-05-22 Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Pine Bluff, AR David Curlin of the Pine Bluff Fire Department in Pine Bluff, AR has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-01-03

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Fort Cobb, OK Paul Johnson of the Crow Roost Fire Department in Fort Cobb, OK has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-05-19 Fire Chief Johnson passed away from an apparent heart attack while en route to a structure fire. Johnson was operating the department's pumper when he became ill and asked Fire Captain Cheri Poindexter,

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Washington, DC — The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report today examining the characteristics of grill fires on residential properties.  The report, Grill Fires on Residential Properties (PDF, 663 Kb), was developed by USFA’s National Fire Data Center and is further evidence of FEMA’s commitment to sharing information with

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Landmark Residential Fire Study Shows How Crew Sizes and Arrival Times Influence Saving Lives and Property A landmark study issued today by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and research collaborators including CFAI-Risk, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI),

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From USFA Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Windber, PA John Polimine of the Scalp Level & Paint Volunteer Fire Company in Windber, PA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-05-01 Initial Summary:   During a training exercise at the Dutchess County Fire Training Center, Captain Iaccino experienced severe chest pains. While en route, via ambulance, to a local

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Guess we still need to beat some sense into some of us. Officer should have stopped this before it started. Come on not wearing SCBA at a car fire. Though that this was settled this back in the 70’s Car fire are no different from another fire. They contain hazards that are not always apparent. so if you got it wear it! EVERY TIME! From You Tube engine139 — April 27, 2010 — Evansville

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Havne had time to look this over too much but looks interesting . On your own on this FREE http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/first_responders/ First Responder Safety at a Small Aircraft or Helicopter Accident As small aircraft and helicopters have become more complex, technology has provided systems that have enhanced operational safety. In the event of an accident, many of these systems

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Fiscal Year 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY 2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 26, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications for these grants must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

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Hand-in-Hand Needs a Helping Hand! Ken Soderbeck Restoration Fund Established In the early morning hours of April 14, 2010 Ken Soderbeck’s famed “Hand-in-Hand” Fire Apparatus Restoration Shop in Jackson Michigan was heavily damaged by fire. They have started a fund drive to help at Friends of Ken Soderbeck

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A late-night fire that destroyed Ken Soderbeck's Jackson MI fire apparatus restoration shop. (news report below) http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2010/04/antique_fire_equipment_buildin.html Antique fire equipment, building destroyed in early morning blaze in Jackson County | - MLive.com www.mlive.com Ledford said the building is destroyed, but some of the contents can be

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Hyde Park, NY Vincent Iaccino of the Roosevelt Fire District Engine Company #1 in Hyde Park, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-04-12 During a training exercise at the Dutchess County Fire Training Center, Captain Iaccino experienced severe chest pains. While en route, via ambulance, to a local hospital, he went into

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D Really we haven't learned about silo fires??? What are we doing?? Let them burn!  National Ag Safety Database - Silo Fires: Prevention and Control ... This manual was prepared to inform Tennessee farmers and firefighters about causes, prevention and control of silo fires. TR-122, Industrial Silo Fire and Explosion File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - recommended action for fires of this type is

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Additional open burning restrictions to begin April 12 Due to an increased concern about wildfires across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is tightening restrictions on campfires in 37 Minnesota counties beginning at 12:01 a.m. on April 12. Full Story Active fire Maps http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Web site!

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The has been a link posted on Firefighter Close calls with Dave Dodsons PPT file on the Art of Reading Smoke. This is an interesting class and if you get the chance to attend one do so. Remember know your enemy. From firefighter Close Calls THE ART OF READING SMOKE POWERPOINT Thursday, April 8, 2010 by Dave Dodson for FireFighterCloseCalls.com For more information davedodson@q.com

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jackb3856 — April 06, 2010 — It was a send-off fit for a hero. And that's what people are calling Brian Carey. The funeral for the 28-year-old firefighter from Homewood drew firefighters from all over the Midwest. To see all of the fire departments represented at the funeral is to get a sense of what firefighters call "the brotherhood." Hundreds of firefighters came from Arlington Heights

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Tucson, AZ from USFA Firefighter Fatalities Dennis Robinson of the Three Points Fire Department in Tucson, AZ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-30 Initial Summary:   A few hours after participating in roof ventilation training on the fire department's portable burn trailer, Captain Robinson fell ill at Three Point's

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UPDATE: ILLINOIS FF LODD/FF INJ (THE SECRET LIST) Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The following is directly from the Homewood (IL) Fire Department related to the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Carey and the injuries to Firefighter/Paramedic Karra Koppas. that occurred last evening, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 before 2100 Hours. As you know, the Homewood Fire Department was dispatched

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WGN is reporting - HOMEWOOD, Ill. - One of two firefighters critically injured in a Homewood house fire has died, in a blaze that also claimed the life of an elderly man, officials said this morning. A female firefighter is in critical condition with burns at the University of Chicago Hospital, a spokesman said. The Tuesday evening fire destroyed a house, fueled possibly by a number of oxygen

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WGN is reporting - HOMEWOOD, Ill. - One of two firefighters critically injured in a Homewood house fire has died, in a blaze that also claimed the life of an elderly man, officials said this morning. A female firefighter is in critical condition with burns at the University of Chicago Hospital, a spokesman said. The Tuesday evening fire destroyed a house, fueled possibly by a number of oxygen

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Some pretty good shots, fire went from offensive to defensive with evacuation signal given. Always love it when a pet is also saved as well as the occupants! Not sure but looks as it this may have been a balloon frame construction type,  fire on first floor quickly spreads to the upper areas? From You Tube site  metrowestvideos A fire destroyed a three-story home at 31 Pine St. in Milford the

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More footage of the fire in the Apartment building In Bemidji MN. Some background music quit jerky with this one, you may want to turn the volume down. (Or up?) Showing FF’s on the roof.

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Firefighters Bolick and Wright were returning home from fire department mandated training when the vehicle in which they were traveling was involved in a two vehicle collision. Both Bolick and Wright were killed and the cause of the accident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Police. Incident Location: Pending  Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Blowing Rock, NC from USFA

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Evidently there are some building codes in place here. Looks as if the fire was conpartmentized by fire stops extending to the roof line on this apartment buildings in Bemidji MN. Think of what would have happened if the attic space was open the full length of the building, worse if this had happened at night. The horrible fire at regency apartments in Bemidji, MN. Pray for the people who live

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Glasgow, WV from USFA Firefighter Fatalities Donald "Donnie" Adkins of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department in Glasgow, WV has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-13 Firefighter Adkins was part of a swift water rescue team working on a mutual aid rescue detail. He and two others were in a boat when the motor struck a

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Beacon Falls, CT from USFA Firefighter Fatalities Kevin Swan of the Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 in Beacon Falls, CT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2010-03-10 At 0508hrs on March 10, 2010, Beacon Hose Co was dispatched to a report of a structure fire. Fire Police Captain Swan signed on the radio network but did not arrive at

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