United States of America (USA) Fire Industry News

The new green building code is meant for traditional and high performance buildings The International Code Council (ICC) recently unveiled the IGCC Public Version 1.0 at its Washington, D.C., world headquarters office with participants from the fire safety community in attendance. In an answer to the public demand for more energy-efficient and renewable technologies in schools, hospitals, and worksites of all types, the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is...

Andrew Velasquez brings his work experience in emergency management to the new post Andrew Velasquez III brings extensive experience in emergency management at the state and local level. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today applauded President Obama's appointment of Andrew Velasquez III as FEMA Regional Administrator for Region V, which encompasses Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. "Regional Administrators...

The programme will analyse policy options and examine the responsibilities of leadership The fellowship programme for fire service leaders is a joint effort between the USFA, IFSTA, IAFC, NFPA, and Harvard. Kelvin J. Cochran, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), announced that six senior fire officials have been selected for fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Local Governm...

NVFC is seeking inputs from first responders about health and safety concerns The NVFC is conducting a survey to identify new or changing health and safety issues facing the fire and emergency services. America's firefighters and emergency services personnel save lives and property as first responders to man-made and natural disasters, but these responders face great health and safety risks. In order to identify and address these risks, the National Volunteer Fire Coun...

The company earned $.09 per share in the current quarter as compared to net loss of $0.08 per share in last quarter The first quarter operating results of Superior Uniform Group reported 10% increase in net sales and $0.17 increase in earnings per share. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, earnings were $508,217 or $0.09 per share (diluted) compared with a...

Volunteer emergency responders would benefit from the new act Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 3136), would extend income tax exemptions on property tax benefits and up to $360 per year of other benefits. On March 18, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) along with original co-sponsor Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 3136), which would extend income tax exemptions on property t...

The CAP program is intended for software application developers The IPAWS CAP Profile Conformity Assessment Program will provide an independent, objective analysis of qualified products to ensure they adhere to the IPAWS CAP Profile.FEMA will ultimately publish a list of vendors whose products conform to the CAP IPAWS v1.2 Profile so that purchasers may be assured that their equipment complies with the FCC's and FEMA's requirements. Our guest will be Mark A. Luc...

Craig Fugate discussed the coordination of local and state officials during hurricanes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addressed the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, discussing the importance of coordination with state and local officials in preparing to respond recover from hurricanes. Fugate also talked about ways to better engage the public as part of the nation's emergency management team. "FEMA is only one part of the n...

Earth Day will bring issues like energy saving, greenhouse emissions and recycling on the global front Environmentally beneficial steps can save your department money in the long-run by lowering energy costs and reducing waste. April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of the Earth Day, and first responders can do their part to promote a healthy, sustainable environment by taking simple steps to "go green" in your department. The following Earth-friendly chang...

Eco-Friendly uniforms are all the rage, and now they're even award winners Perfection Uniforms MatrixEcoSeries line, the best dressed as well as eco-friendly. Just in time for Earth Day celebrations comes word that the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has been named Canada's best dressed police department, a distinction given to them by the NAUMD, the industry's trade association, in its annual best dressed contest. Best dressed lists aren't new; in fact, the N...

Wyoming fire service is glad to hear the passing of Fire Safe Cigarette Legislation Wyoming is the 50th state to pass legislation aimed at reducing the number of cigarette fires and fire fatalities. Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal recently signed legislation requiring all cigarettes sold in Wyoming to meet a specific fire safety standard as of July, 2011. This marks the 50th state to pass legislation aimed at reducing the number of cigarette fires and fire fatalitie...

Arson fire in Lebanon, in February of 2009. Photo Credit: Jonathan Paul, Fire Inspector Lebanon Fire Department The focus of Arson Awareness Week will be on the horrific crime of arson, and provide communities with tools and strategies to combat arson in their neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and places of worship. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) announces this year's Arson Awareness Week (AAW) theme Community Arson Prevention. The USFA will partner w...

New York fire department is set to face all hazards equipped with the new protective suit from Lion Apparel  The protective suit advancements will significantly improve safety and decrease the physical impact on New York's Fire Department  first responders. Fire departments around the world are evaluating their operational readiness to respond to hazmat incidents. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) city, the largest fire department in the United St...

Introduction to OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, and Portable Fire Extinguishers are some of FSI's programmes First Safety Institute will launch twelve programmes in 2010, including Introduction to OSHA, Respiratory P rotection, Lockout/Tagout, and Portable Fire Extinguishers.Health and Safety Institute (HSI) is proud to announce the launch of First Safety Institute (FSI) joining American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, 24-7 Fire, and EMP Can...

The 11-minute safety video is aimed at preventing loss of life due to fire accidents The 11-minute video is available on CSB.gov and YouTube and will be released on free DVDs, which can be requested from the CSB's online video room.The video begins with the earnest voice of a teenager, reading her own words: "My name is Shawn-Ashlee Davis. I am a senior at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Mississippi. And on October 31, 2009, two people who were very...

Campus Fire Safety Education is of utmost importance in today's educational infrastructure Over the course of Hill Day, groups of advocates met with dozens of House and Senate offices to promote several pieces of legislation that are vitally important to campus fire safety. On March 23, National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) staff participated in Campus Fire Safety Hill Day, along with a number of individuals and representatives of other fire service organizations. Over the...

FEMA has announced the 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards meant for better security and safety The awards will recognise innovative practices and achievements of Citizen Corps Councils across the US. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards Celebrating Resilient Communities. These awards will recognize innovative practices and achievements of Citizen Corps Councils across the nat...

HAZUS helps in determining the potential loss from catastrophes and framing a solution Attendees at the conference will learn how HAZUS, a nationally standardised methodology, estimates potential losses from earthquakes, hurricane wind and floods.Going to the APA Conference in New Orleans? If so then stop by HAZUS Booth #508 to learn about the latest in the world of HAZUS and pick up valuable information about the program and tools. At the booth you'll also be able...

Fire Science Academy has received more support for the FSP plan FSA vendors and clients have provided support through discounted or donated products, services and equipment.Approaching the midpoint of fiscal year 2010, a lot has happened regarding the Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) the FSA Stakeholder group presented to the Board of Regents in February, 2009. Many of the stakeholders and high volume users have provided support for the FSP through pledges of donat...

New aviation security steps will ward of terrorist threats and upgrade safety of passengers on board New security measures would enable U.S government with current information which could be applied on passengers travelling to United States. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin implementing new enhanced security measures for all air carriers with international fl...

NVFC awards outstanding individuals and programs in the fire industry Recipients of this year's awards will receive a trip to Alexandria to attend the award ceremony, a personalized award, and complimentary one-year membership to the NVFC, among other items. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has named the recipients of its five national awards. Outstanding individuals and programs from across the country were nominated for the Lifetime Achieveme...

FEMA's LIVE Webinar is a new age effort to build better backup system among the common man about safety LIVE webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th at 2:00 EDT and will provide information about 9-1-1 education, innovation, and the importance of working closely with local Public Safety Answering Points. FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division is excited to announce the eighth webinar in the Community Preparedness Webinar Series: National 9-1-1 Educat...

Fire Prevention and safety grant will help NVFC to concentrate on firefighters' health issues The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant is meant for supporting programmes like Health Fair, Health and Wellness Advocate Workshops, and National Firefighter Health Week.The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has received a Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security to support the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program. The grant will...

Regional administrators are crucial for handling emergency situations Robin Finegan has more than 20 years of experience in crisis management and community preparedness. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate has applauded President Obama's appointment of Robin Finegan as FEMA Regional Administrator for Region VIII, which encompasses Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. "Regional Administrators are crucial to...

CommandSim's software training products help emergency responders hone their skills Adobe Systems Incorporated recognizes CommandSim platform for its ‘enormous value' in training emergency responders. CommandSim, producers of simulation technology for virtual emergency responder training that yields real results, is proud to announce it was selected recently as the winner of the prestigious Adobe MAX award in the ‘Public Sector' category. With CommandSim,...

FLAME-SIM Mobile Center has made training more accessible for firefighters The easy to use FLAME-SIM Rugged Mobile Center is giving fire departments across the U.S. and Canada the opportunity to decrease costs while increasing training time and experience. FLAME-SIM is proving to be a valuable investment for Red Deer Emergency Services in Alberta, Canada. Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) is a full time department that has 5 stations and 140 suppression members. In September...

At FDIC, the company's experts will explain and take queries on the single-skin hazmat OneSuit Pro suits Coming off a year of record growth, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics will feature its ONESuit® line of protective single-skin hazmat suits at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference trade show (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana (April 19-24). All ONESuit products are certified to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1991 standard for prot...

NVFC will be honoured with the award for its services towards fire industry NVFC is committed to the health and safety of first responders and has established many initiatives to promote firefighter health and safety. The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) have selected the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) as one of three recipients of the 2010 Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. The N...

CSB investigates the fire and explosion at Tesoro refinery, Salt Lake city, Utah CSB has been doing major investigative work with regard to accidents occurring across the US refineries. A four-member investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the scene of an explosion and fire which happened overnight in a naphtha hydro treater unit at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.Four workers were reported to be killed and four were hospita...

The recent rise in disasters has increased the demand for disaster management and training  In just the first portion of the new year, people all over the world have witnessed the death and destruction caused by some very large magnitude earthquakes in various parts of the world. This has resulted citizens in United States to start looking at their preparedness plans or has prompted many to develop them. With so many people now taking preparedness seriously as a result...