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The training session will boost up the knowledge and skills of junior firefighters The session for junior firefighters is open to youth ages 13-18 and will cover topics such as youth leadership, future paths in the fire service, and youth-led activity ideas. The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program has partnered with Firehouse Expo, Spartan Motors, Inc., and California Casualty to hold the National Junior Firefighter Academy on Saturday...

Final cook-off will be on August 20, with the winner receiving $10,000 If you have a recipe that promotes good health and tastes great, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) encourages you to submit it for your chance to win. Help promote healthy eating in the fire service while entering for a chance to win $10,000. Television show LIVE! with Regis and Kelly is holding a Coast-to-Coast Fire House Cook-Off this summer. Firefighters can submit their favourite recipe,...

Amy Tarte will boost the working of NVFC's Health and Safety machinery Amy previously worked for the City of Alexandria where she coordinated the Medical Reserve Corps program (a sister program of Fire Corps) and served as the emergency preparedness and response coordinator. Amy Tarte has joined the NVFC team as the Director of Health and Safety. In this role, she will be the point of contact for the NVFC's health and safety initiatives, including the Heart-Healthy Firefighte...

CSB is highly concerned about the hot work accidents which has taken toll of life and property According to information gathered by the CSB from the fire department and the company, a worker was standing on a ladder, welding on the side of a tank partially filled with a mixture of water and flammable hydrocarbons. Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso, chairperson and CEO of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said today he was saddened by news of the death of a Colorado welder, who died w...

The University Hospital of Wales had been in use for some 20 years and several aspects of its design did not meet current hospital and fire safety standards. Project: The University Hospital of Wales is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe. The main ward block houses 800 beds and is a high-rise building. In addition, there is a three-story medical block and a three-story dental block. The three buildings are interconnected by subways and tunnels. The hospital had been in use for so...

David Pollard (L) giving award to BA instructor Neil Hodson(R)  The award ceremony formed part of the 2009 International Fire Training Centre Annual Awards held at Durham Tees Valley Airport in April, 2010. David Pollard, Regional Sales Manager for Draeger, presented Neil Hodson, BA Instructor at Biggin Hill Airport, with a prestigious DraegerMan Statuette in honour of the Best Breathing Apparatus Instructor Award. The ceremony formed part of the 2009 International Fire...

LFB Deputy commissioner Steve Smith receives certificate from Justice Minister Rt Hon Crispin Blunt  London Fire Brigade has become the first fire and rescue service to employ someone through a national programme designed to rehabilitate young offenders. The Young Offender Programme led by National Grid helps prisoners get back into work on their release and aims to reduce re-offending rates. Figures show that less than 6% of people on the scheme re-offend compared to th...

Every year excessive and catastrophic damage is done by wildfires to property and life According to the National Interagency Fire Center, over 77,000 fires burned nearly 6 million acres across the entire U.S. in 2009. Wildfires pose a real threat to residents across the country, and there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of loss and to protect those you love. Wildfires are a natural part of the environment. They occur everywhere that patterns of dry and windy weath...

FEMA encourages people to get active regarding emergency management and rescue plans FEMA provides funds to reimburse local, state and non-profit organizations for eligible emergency protective measures and debris removal activities taken and related to the disaster, and permanent restoration work. On July 1, 2010, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials and Puerto Rico Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR) staff held the Applicants' Briefing meeting for el...

 Eastern SC opening with (l to r) Ian Mitchell (Bristol), Ron Dobson LFB and Jon Cruddas MP Rainham London Fire Brigade's Commissioner, Ron Dobson QFSM, MIFireE, was on hand to mark the official opening of Bristol's new Eastern Service Centre at Rainham, Greater London, which performs a vital role in maintaining the head-to-toe PPE recently supplied to London Fire Brigade (LFB). The new centre is responsible for the distribution of over 70,000 individual pieces of pr...

Firehouse Expo has been supporting America's bravest for over 25 years New courses specifically developed for junior firefighters will focus on youth leadership, future paths in the fire service, and youth-led activities. In an effort to promote and provide the best education and training available to industry professionals, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Firehouse Expo have partnered to offer NVFC members a discounted admission rate to Firehouse Expo 2010. NV...

Be careful regarding activities of pets at fire prone places in home to avoide fire accidents Fire departments across the country are encouraged to utilize Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15 to spread pet fire safety messages in your community. An estimated 500,000 pets are affected annually by home fires, and a new data analysis by the National Fire Protection Association shows that nearly 1,000 house fires each year are accidentally started by the homeowners’ pets. The Na...

New Kong Nam Food Production Company violated the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005   Fire inspectors visited the premises on Brettingham Road, Edmonton on 3 December 2008. A number of fire safety breaches were found and an enforcement notice was issued requiring Mrs Liu to remedy the faults by 9 March 2009. The manager of a food production factory has been ordered to pay over £20,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire saf...

Do follow basic safety and preventive measures in order to avoide catastrophic fires and accidents The number of grass fires across the capital rose by over 30% from May to June this year. Following a spate of grass fires across the capital, London's firefighters are warning people to take extra care during the hot weather. Andy Hickmott, London Fire Brigade's Assistant Commissioner for Community Fire Safety, said: "With the hot weather set to continue we're bracing ourselve...

"We are proud to be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates" International brand commercial trucks rank highest in vocational truck segment and dealer service among class 8 customers. Navistar, Inc.'s International brand commercial trucks ranked highest in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Vocational Truck and Dealer Service segments the only two categories recognizing the Class 8 truck industry this year according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 H...

Firefighters across London participated in extrication challenge held at LFB's Southwark HQ on 26 June Firefighters used their experience and specialist equipment to safely rescue trapped or injured casualties from wrecked vehicles. London firefighters have taken first place in a competition which saw them pitting their skills against nine other UK Fire and Rescue Services. The Regional Extrication Challenge – in which fire crews simulate releasing casualties involved i...

An earthquale of 7.2 magnitude caused major damage to the Imperial Irrigation District: Adam DuBrowa/FEMA  Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) have wrapped up initial meetings with 31 Public Assistance Program applicants in Imperial County, to discuss recovery needs associated with the April 4 earthquake. The meetings, called Kickoff Meetings, represent a milestone in the recovery proces...

New AT vehicle can be termed as "Fire truck of the future" for its advanced concepts and tecnology Two features make the new AT stand out: It is compact and high in quality. The new body concept also enabled the weight to be reduced further. A new color concept supports the crew in the intuitive operation of the vehicle. At the Interschutz 2010 in Leipzig, Rosenbauer presented the newest generation of the AT. The "Fire Truck of the Future" boasts 90 new innovations. It is now...

CSB recommendations are meant for OSHA and NFPA after major mishap at Kleen Energy power plant U.S. Chemical Safety Board approved urgent safety recommendations to OSHA, NFPA and others. The draft recommendations, which were approved without amendments at a public meeting in Portland, CT, aim to prevent deadly explosions and fires during pipe cleaning and purging operations. U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) board members voted on a series of 18 urgent rec...

 This course will present scenarios requiring responders to structure their EMS resources within the guidance of NIMS ICS Student recruitment for Emergency Medical Services: Functions in Incident Command System – P166. The United States Fire Administration (USFA), Department of Homeland Security, is conducting a pilot course at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland for the newly developed 2-day course Emergency Medical Services: Fun...

London Fire Brigade has welcomed the Court's judgement against New Look New Look pleaded guilty to two breaches of the RRO at Southwark Crown Court on 25 November 2009 following a prosecution by the London Fire Brigade. London Fire Brigade has welcomed a decision by the Court of Appeal yesterday which gives guidance to sentencing for serious breaches of fire safety legislation. The judgment which dismissed New Look’s appeal against sentence is the first decision made b...

The Extendo ram XR 4360 (C) enables you to bridge gaps quicker and with more precision than ever before. Quicker positioning with manual extension At Interschutz 2010, Holmatro Rescue Equipment launched a unique new Ram Jack concept combining manual and hydraulic extension. The Extendo ram XR 4360 (C) enables you to bridge gaps quicker and with more precision than ever before. You simply position the tool by pulling it out, so you can use its hydraulic spreading force of 10...

Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH) introduced the College Fire Prevention Act On May 19, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2136, the Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act, by a voice vote. The bill, which is supported by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), was introduced on April 28, 2009, by Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH).H.R. 2136 is named for Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Congresswoman from Cleveland, OH, and the original sponsor of the College...

The NVFC endorses proposed NFPA Standard on Professional Qualifications for Emergency Responders on Roadways The creation of the proposed standard, and subsequent adoption of that standard by local fire and emergency services agencies, will lead to a reduction in injuries and deaths. On May 17, National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg sent a letter to the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Codes and Standards Administration expressing...

'Fit for duty' is the theme of safety week which would be held between June 20 and 26  Safety Week's Fit for Duty theme will cover a variety of topics that are extremely important to all fire fighters and EMS personnel. This year's Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week also known as Safety Week—runs June 20-26. Sponsored by the IAFC and the IAFF, and in partnership with other national fire service organizations, the theme for this year's event is Fit for Duty...

The firefighter program will cover topics like youth leadership, the future in fire service and youth activities National Junior Firefighter Academy courses are limited to 75 junior firefighters and 50 program advisors. The National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program has partnered with Firehouse Expo, Spartan Motors, Inc., and California Casualty to provide two courses targeted for junior firefighters and junior firefighter program advis...

Storm and flood hit residents are concentrating on the ways of repairing and rebuilding homes Whether repairing, rebuilding, building for the first time, or making home improvements, this is an ideal time to incorporate disaster-resistant measures. Over the next three weeks, teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available at six home improvement stores in Connecticut to provide information and answer residents' que...

Proper emergency management and communication plan helps in overcoming catastrophic situations State and Federal emergency management professionals encourage individuals and families to be ready in case there is an emergency. Every one should have a plan, know what to do and when to do it during an emergency and have a fully equipped emergency supply kit packed and ready to go. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and family members for the first 72 hours that...

The new CSB video is entitled "Dangers of Hot Work" Hot work is defined as burning, welding, or similar spark-producing operations that can ignite fires or explosions. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today released a 14-minute safety video warning of the hazards of welding and other hot work activities in and around Storage Tanks containing flammable materials. Entitled “Dangers of Hot Work,” the video presents key lessons from the CSB’s hot work...

A busy and successful INTERSCHUTZ trade show 2010 Exhibitors and event organizers at INTERSCHUTZ 2010, the International Exhibition for Rescue, Fire Prevention, Disaster Relief, Safety and Security had an extremely positive opinion at the close of the show. “Companies consistently reported encountering investment-ready visitors who were equipped with decision-making authority. Fifty percent of attendees came to the event with firm investment plans,” repor...