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A+A 2009 will include a "Disaster Control Forum" and live presentations International event will use demonstrate need for planned, coordinated disaster control A+A 2009 in Düsseldorf, the leading international event for safety, security and health at work, this year for the first time deals with the topic of disaster control. The programme at the A+A Congress has now been extended to include a day-long "Disaster Control Forum" to be held on 4 November. The talks...

As part of Fire Prevention Week the NVFC is issuing tips on preventing kitchen fires, burns and injuries New tips aim to increase fire safety in the kitchen It's Fire Prevention Week, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Fire Corps have joined forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), firefighters, and safety advocates nationwide to increase awareness about fire safety. This year's campaign focuses on burn awareness and prevention. Visit th...

Members of the crowd at the Candlelight Service, part of the Memorial Weekend Memorial weekend events will be broadcast online live The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced today that two of the major events taking place during the 2009 Memorial Weekend (October 3 - 4, 2009) will be available live via satellite and Internet, for easy viewing. The URL for this broadcast is http://mfile.akamai.com/22330/live...

An image from one of the public service advertisements unveiled during National Preparedness Month FEMA continues to encourage every American to be ready for emergencies As September comes to an end, so does the 6th annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), but FEMA continues efforts to ensure every American is prepared. NPM, sponsored by the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, in conjunction with FEMA, is held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to pre...

Firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue Service demonstrating the extrication of car crash victims at last year's event Event aims to promote safer driving amongst young people The sobering realities of being involved in a serious road traffic collision will be played out in Canterbury on Wednesday 7 October, when local firefighters stage a mock crash. "Operation Carmageddon" aims to encourage young motorists to drive with care after research reveals they are more likely to...

The OASIS Emergency Interoperability Summit  and NIEM Training Event will be held in conjunction Events will give attendees insight into interoperable solutions The DM Program will have a significant role at the OASIS Emergency Interoperability Summit, being held in conjunction with this year's National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) National Training Event in Baltimore, Maryland, September 29 - October 2, 2009. The purpose of the summit is to provide attendees wit...

Fire Corps is highlighting the need for awareness of increasing wildfire risks Fire Corps urges action on wildfire risk Throughout National Preparedness Month Fire Corps has been releasing weekly information bulletins regarding a particular preparedness topic. September is the peak of wildfire season, and, according to The Blue Ribbon Panel on Wildland/Urban Interface, it is estimated that 100,000 wildland fires destroy nearly 1 million acres every year in the United States...

This year's Fire Prevention Week runs from October 4 - 10, 2009 Fire Prevention Week runs from October 4 - 10 Fire Prevention Week is October 4 - 10, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), along with local fire departments and other safety advocates nationwide are urging people to "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." Fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in 2008. These fires resulted in 3,320 civilian fire fatalities, 16,705 civilian...

FEMA community education specialists will take part in Lowe's Safety Saturday Event part of National Preparedness Month Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) community education specialists will be participating in Lowe's Safety Saturday. This information-sharing, public safety, preparedness event will be held Saturday, September 26, 10am - 2pm, in Augusta, ME. "Disasters can strike at anytime with or without warning," said FEMA Deputy Federal Preparedness Coordinator...

Two firefighters were honoured with the title of Canadian Fire Chief of the Year at the CAFC conference Firefighters honoured at closing ceremonies of CAFC conference Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Fire and Emergency Services Chief Les Karpluk and Selkirk, Manitoba Fire Chief Dan Thorsteinson have been respectively named Full-time Career Fire Chief of the Year and Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC). Both awards were announced la...

Attendees of the IAFF International Burn Camp, held in Washington DC Event helps heal emotional wounds of burn injuries More than 40 burn survivors from the U.S. and Canada are attending the 14th annual International Burn Camp, an event in the nation's capital organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters' Burn Foundation to help teenagers cope with their injuries. Burn survivors on Tuesday will visit FedEx Field, home of the Washington Redskins, to meet Reds...

Registration deadlines are fast approaching for FHETS Registration deadline for FHETS is approaching It's almost here! The 2009 FIREHOUSE Software Education and Training Seminar (FHETS), to be held October 13th - 16th at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is approaching quickly. We would like to take this time to give you some helpful information for this year's conference. Hotel reservations If you have not made your hotel reservatio...

The Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels conference brings road and rail tunnel professionals together Upcoming conference will advise attendees on industry standards The Fire Protection and Safety in Tunnels conference, taking place 17 - 18 November 2009 in Paris, France, will help you to comply with industry safety standards, optimise your risk management and achieve safety excellence. This exceptional conference brings together road and rail tunnel professionals under...

U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran will address the NVFC Board of Directors at their Fall Meeting Fire Administrator Cochran will speak during general session U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran will address the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Board of Directors on Friday, September 25 during the NVFC Fall Board Meeting in Coralville, IA. Cochran will be speaking during the General Session, which is open to all meeting attendees. Cochran was confirmed by...

The 28th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held October 2-4, 2009 Annual fallen firefighter memorial event date announced The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration announce that the 28th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held October 2-4, 2009. A plaque with the names of 103 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2008 will be added to the...

NIPSTA will host a state-approved auto extrication training program for firefighters this September Hands-on training meets NFPA extrication guidelines  In late September the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) will host the state-approved Vehicle/Machinery-Technician Level program for firefighters who have successfully completed the Operations Level training. This advanced curriculum meets the guidelines of NFPA 1006 and NFPA 1670. Scen...

The Emergency Services Show is leading the way by promoting multi-agency co-operation Leading event promoting multi agency co-operation announces speakers The challenging and complex nature of today's emergencies, from the current swine flu pandemic to natural disasters and terrorist attacks, makes it essential for individual agencies to work together to ensure a more effective response. Now in its fourth year, The Emergency Services Show is leading the way by uni...

Radio+, the wireless fire alarm and detection system from Cooper Fulleon, as unveiled at International Firex 2009 New system available globally from early 2010 Cooper Fulleon introduces a brand new wireless fire alarm & detection system which was revealed to the market for the first time at International Firex 2009. Available in the UK from October 2009 and globally in early 2010,  uses a new secure wireless system, providing a complete fire detection system witho...

National Preparedness Month 2009 aims to spread awareness of the need for shared preparedness National campaign designed to highlight need for shared preparedness Led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, National Preparedness Month is held each September and is designed to raise awareness and promote action surrounding emergency preparedness among citizens, businesses and communities. Gary Jones, Acting Regional Adminis...

Crimson Fire's booth at Fire Rescue International Leading manufacturer shows apparatus, offers special promotion Crimson Fire, Inc. is displaying some of its most innovative fire apparatus at Fire Rescue International 2009 in Dallas. The Brandon, S.D.-based manufacturer of custom fire trucks and other rescue vehicles will showcase four apparatus and offer departments a special, limited-time promotion at booth #1225 at the show, which is sponsored by the Internationa...

Secretary Napolitano addressed first responders and emergency managers at Fire Rescue International DHS Secretary highlighted need for emergency preparedness Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks today to 2,500 first responders and emergency managers at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) 2009 Fire Rescue International conference in Dallas, Texas, stressing preparedness as a shared responsibility between all level...

VFIS will showcase their new trailer safety program" at FRI 2009 New program incorporates practical evaluation VFIS developed its "Emergency Services Trailer Operations and Safety Program" to educate responders on safe trailer operations. This hands-on course includes information on trailers; the tow vehicle; brake requirements; tow hitch, ball, and coupler assembly; inspecting the vehicle; loading the trailer; and driving with a trailer. After classroom discussion,...

Nederman, Inc. will show products including the PTS at FRI 2009 New PTS system fits most types of vehicle Nederman USA introduces the Pneumatic Track System (PTS) for stations where the vehicles used vary from time to time. The system is based on a nozzle expanded by compressed air, fixing and sealing the nozzle tightly around the tail pipe. The Pneumatic Track System is supplied with a choice of two different sized nozzles to fit the most common types of tail pipes...

Firefighter Nicholas DiGiacomo will receive the International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award at FRI International award will be presented at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 Firefighter Nicholas DiGiacomo of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is this year's recipient of the International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor, co-sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Motorola, Inc. The award will be presented at the 136th Annual Fire Res...

R-O-M Corporation will exhibit at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009 Custom-designed tray that is lightweight, rugged and ideal for rapid access to stored equipment R-O-M Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products that offer complete compartment access solutions, has added the R-O-M Extreme Cargo Tray series to its growing product line. R-O-M Corporation will be exhibiting at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009, booth #1707. Working closely with engineers from le...

Incident Response Technologies will unveil Rhodium FIRE Command at FRI New software solution will be on show at FRI, booth #5615 Incident Response Technologies (IRT), a company that specializes in producing affordable software solutions for public safety agencies, will be unveiling a new solution designed to increase safety and accountability for firefighters at emergency scenes. Rhodium™ FIRE Command contains several components key to the safety and efficiency of em...

MagneGrip will exhibit its new Flexhose Track System at FRI 2009 New system suitable for compact applications MagneGrip provides more solutions for eliminating vehicle exhaust emissions in firehouses than any other company. MagneGrip's new Flexhose Track System is a 100 percent effective source-capture system for firehouses with back-in bays that have low ceilings or narrow spaces between vehicles. MagneGrip has a solution for every firehouse application. See all of...

Zephyr Technology's new BioHarness First Responder System will be exhibited at FRI 2009 New BioHarness system will be exhibited at FRIThey put themselves in harms way to protect us. Now, a new product from Zephyr Technology, is helping to protect firefighters and first responders in the line of duty by monitoring their vital signs in real time. Zephyr's new BioHarness™ First Responder System (FRS 1000) offers unprecedented visibility of the physiological status of team...

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano will visit Fire Rescue International 2009 Statement issued by Press Secretary Sara Kuban "Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, and Dallas, Texas on August 26-27. In Louisville, Secretary Napolitano will meet with veterans and deliver remarks at the American Legion 91st Annual National Convention. She will then travel to Dallas to participate in the 2009 Fire Rescue International conf...

System 922 by Setcom: the company are exhibiting at FRI 2009 Setcom will exhibit at FRI, booth #1939 With more than 220,000 square feet of exhibit space and 650+ exhibitors, you'll find it all at Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2009. Make sure to visit FRI's new Technology Pavilion, where you can explore, see and learn about the most cutting-edge technologies and applications in the fire and emergency services. Setcom will be exhibiting many of its products including Sy...