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Thirty self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to the Country ofEl Salvador by Laconia Fire Department The Laconia Fire Department, in cooperation with the New Hampshire National Guard State Partnership Program, has donated 30 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to El Salvador. The Laconia Fire Department, in cooperation with the New Hampshire National Guard State Partnership Program, has donated 30 self - contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to the Country of El Salv...

mGive is a leading mobile donation platform in the United States The four mile Canyon wildfire has burned over 6,300 acres and forced the mandatory evacuation of more than 3,000 residents living in the steep, rugged and heavily forested foothills west of the City of Boulder. mGive, the leading mobile donation platform provider in the United States, and its 501(c)(3) partner, The mGive Foundation, today announced they will launch the "text FIRE to 27722" mobile donation campai...

Crimson Fire's new facility is designed to manufacture aerials The new plant, which is just minutes away from Crimson Fire's current facility in Lancaster, provides manufacturing space, as well as multiple bays for service and refurbishment work. An industry leader in emergency response aerial products, Crimson Fire Aerials, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. is relocating its manufacturing and service operations to nearby Ephrata, Penn. The facility is designed and c...

FRX Rescue Pumper provides great firefighting power and maximum rescue equipment FRX Fire Rescue Pumper is an innovative, robust, and affordable alternative for fire departments of all sizes. Midwest Fire, a leading fire truck manufacturer, has introduced a fire rescuepumper to their existing line of fire apparatus.  Defined by the legendary quality of Midwest Fire, the FRX Fire Rescue Pumper is an innovative, robust, and affordable alternative for fire departments of al...

Communication while firefighting will get a boost with innovative products of EF Johnson FIRESafe will monitor the communication link using a Project 25 digital “heartbeat” generated by the FIRESafe feature in the command radio. EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. introduced its new suite of FIRESafe software features at the Association of  Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) annual conference and exposition, August 1 – 3 at the George R. Brown Conv...

NFPA Fire and Life Safety Conference is intended to discuss codes and conducts of fire safety industry   During the three-day conference, there will be over 50 intensive educational sessions presented by NFPA staff experts and committee members on the latest fire and life safety code related topics. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced they will hold a special fire and life safety focused conference this December. NFPA Fire and Life Safety Conference...

This Pierce® Arrow XT™ 100-foot aluminum ladder is one of two now on duty in Houston The Pierce® Arrow XT™ represent the first ever Pierce aluminum aerials in the city of Houston. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, has delivered a pair of Pierce® Arrow XT™ 100-foot aluminum aerial ladders to the City of Houston Fire Department in Houston, Tex. The vehicles represent the first ever Pierce aluminum aerials in the city...

The Cooksafe campaign is targetedat young professionals in theLondon area  London Fire Brigade’s recent kitchen fire safety campaign “Cooksafe” included three terrible cooking ideas in a Recipes for Disaster in their booklet. Blazing beans, smokin’ sausages and boozy flambé are just three of the terrible cooking ideas included in a Recipes for Disaster booklet published as part of the London Fire Brigade’s recent kitchen fire safety c...

Mobile DRC will open in cities of Alamo and Progreso Disaster survivors are encouraged to register for assistance before visiting the DRCs by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the opening of mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The mobile DRCs will open in Alamo on Thursday, Sept. 16, and in Progreso on Friday...

Fire chief Paul Raymond hasmade a public clarificationon firefighter cuts  Shropshire’s fire chief has made a public appeal for people to take extra care to prevent fires and accidents as the economic axe prepares to fall on the county’s fire and rescue service. “Front line” firefighter services will not be compromised, promised Paul Raymond adding that fire engines and firefighters will get to incidents “as they always have done.” Bu...

Fire and rescue teams across UK are facing major budget cuts Commission chairman Michael O'Higgins said it was reassuring that most areas had "robust plans" in place to cope with the loss of staff.The report was based on a study of all 46 England's local fire services. Fire services in England hit by strike action or a flu pandemic would struggle to cope with a major emergency, such as a natural disaster or a terror attack, a spending watchdog has warned.An Audit Commission st...

Students who attend any NFA resident EMS course will receive 35 to 60 CE credits with effect from January 2010 USFA will issue students  CE credits  for each National Fire Academy (NFA) EMS on-campus course to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification. Students who need continuing education (CE) credits to maintain Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification now can earn CE credits for each National Fire Academy (NFA) EMS on-campus course they atte...

Recent projects in India also include NTPC's Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Plant based in Madhya Pradesh UTC Fire & Security has announced the opening of a new Hyderabad-based Innovation & Engineering Center in India. To meet the growing demand for innovative fire and security products in India's important infrastructure, commercial buildings and energy industries, UTC Fire & Security has announced the opening of a new Hyderabad-based India Innovation &...

USFA and IAFF both feel that diseaseawareness for firefightersis poor  The goal of this project was to research the long-term effects and post-exposure mitigation of occupational respiratory exposure to firefighters and develop a report based on this research. The United States Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), announces the release of Respiratory Diseases and the Fire Service, a report discussing the f...

The Pierce HazMat unit from Oshkosh   The September 14-16 conference and exhibition provides real-time, threat-based training for law enforcement, fire service, EMS/Medical, Emergency Nursing, Homeland Security and other disaster response professionals. Oshkosh Corporation , is featuring vehicles from three of its brands Pierce Manufacturing, Oshkosh Defense and Medtec Ambulance at the first ever TAK-Response Conference and Exhibition that opens today in San Jose, Calif....

HAZUS User Group leaders are encouraged professionals to participate in these calls HAZUS User Group conference call schedule is now available :- HUG Leadership Calls - Open Discussion on HUG Outreach and Development and HUG Topic Specific Calls – Invited Speakers Give a Presentation with Plenty of Time for Q&A. HAZUS User Group leaders are encouraged to participate in these calls, which provide an opportunity for you to share resources with other HUG leaders and wi...

FEMA administrator Craig Fugate has supported the involvement of private sector in disaster management plans Under Fugate's leadership, FEMA is actively instituting a team approach to emergency management, including not just government, but the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the general public as well. As part of its ongoing efforts to cultivate public-private partnerships at the state and local level, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently la...

Some of the items that the people of Puerto Rico could use to be prepared All Hazard Preparedness Campaign is in supermarkets and stores by FEMA to inform people how to rebuild by using mitigation measures to avoid future damages. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues its All Hazards Preparedness Campaign in supermarkets and stores throughout the Island, to advise people on how to rebuild by implementing mitigation measures to prevent future damages. In...

Forrest County, has passed an ordinance requiring security measures around hazardous oil and gas sites CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso Congratulates Forrest County, Mississippi for Passing Ordinance Requiring Security Measures around Hazardous Oil and Gas Sites. The CSB issues the following statement from CSB Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso: "The Board of Supervisors of Forrest County, Mississippi, passed an ordinance requiring critical security measures, i...

The problem of hose in question came into light when an engine supplied in August 2007 created a problem    Clarke UK Ltd. has issued the following circular to all their customers. It relates to Service Bulletin CSB 002 dated 14 July 2010. The first point we feel that has to be made is that this is not seen by Clarke Engines as a campaign. It is a service bulletin communication which suggests that there could be a problem with a water heater hose and...

Catastrophic canyon fires have spread across four miles in Boulder County Fire Management Assistance Grants are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Four Mile Canyon Fire in Boulder County. The fire is...

The Draeger DDT5000 non-invasive drug testing system in action County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service takes health and safety very seriously indeed and has had a drugs and alcohol policy in place as part of its health and safety management system since September 2008. Until recently it relied on a third party to carry out drugs testing but, following a change to the Draeger DDT5000 non-invasive drug testing system, the Service has not only improved the speed of t...

As a green initiative, soon students will be allowed to take laptops for classroom notes and activities In an effort to reduce paper use and waste, the National Fire Academy (NFA) is pilot testing a program to have student manuals delivered on compact disk. In the last few years, students have regularly encouraged the NFA to reduce paper usage and to focus on “green” efforts.  Excess baggage fees charged by airlines provided added impetus to switch to the el...

Rami Batrawi, IGTC Chubb Fire Qatar's General Manager, commented on the superb performance of the company  IGTC Chubb Fire Qatar will be performing the inspection, installation, and repair of fire safety systems in 53 schools and 26 kindergartens throughout Qatar.  International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) -Chubb Fire Qatar, a leader in fire safety equipment, supplies and security solutions, has been awarded one of its largest projects to date from the Supreme Educ...

American Red Cross Town Hall in Washington DC shall host the National Summit on 14 September 2010  The National Summit on Youth Preparedness on September 14, 2010 is an effort to bring the Youth Emergency Preparedness Education to the forefront. The Department of Homeland Security’s - Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Education, and the American Red Cross are pleased to invite you to participate in the National Summit on Youth Pr...

BeFireSmart Safety Pledge Program will help US fire houses earn grants to buy new equipments and resources Local residents can support the fire departments as BeFireSmart Safety Pledge Program will now enable them to earn a grant for them.From New York City to Madison Township, Ind., cities and towns of all sizes are watching a life saving institution struggle for funding, and in some cases close its doors: the community fire house.  In fact, less than a quarter of U....

Solar panels in the fire stations have not only cut down the harmful carbon emissions but also the electricity bills  According to the latest reports, London Fire Brigade has smashed its own carbon reduction goals before time. A report has revealed that London Fire Brigade has smashed its own carbon reduction goals and is now setting even more challenging targets to reach before 2015, exceeding those proposed by the Mayor of London. The Brigade originally aimed to slash...

A Twin Commander Aircraft helps combat the wildfires running through long and dense stretches An air attack aircraft -Twin Commander- helps battle the raging blazes of wildfires along with the firefighters working on ground. Summer is wildfire season, especially in the west, where a fleet of general aviation aircraft is under contract to various state and federal agencies to help battle the raging blazes. One make that is popular among these aerial firefighters is Twin...

Rob Dobson warns Londoners that serious fires can also be a reality for far too many people LFB commissioner Ron Dobson wants every Eastendersfan  to follow simple safety tips to avoid fire risk. Millions of people watched the Queen Vic burn on BBC drama Eastenders on Thursday and capital’s Fire Commissioner is warning Londoners that serious fires can also be a reality for far too many people. Figures released show that 50 people died in accidental fires last year...

Congressional staff meets in a Disaster Recovery Centre Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available at the DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. State and federal officials have announced the opening of three Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Blackhawk, Dubuque, and Marion counties on Monday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m.         Locations: Blackhawk County1407 Independence Ave.Waterloo,...