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U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Pittsburg, OK
Fetched: January 5th, 2009, 4:00pm EST
John C. Myers of the Union Chapel Volunteer Fire Department in Pittsburg, OK has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-01-03 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Booneville, MS
Fetched: January 5th, 2009, 4:00pm EST
Richard Lee Montgomery of the Hobo - Big V Volunteer Fire Department in Booneville, MS has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-31 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Elizabeth, NJ
Fetched: January 5th, 2009, 4:00pm EST
Gary Stephens of the Elizabeth Fire Department in Elizabeth, NJ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2009-01-02 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Career Opportunities
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National Fire Academy Internship Program
Posted: January 2nd, 2009, 2:25pm EST
National Fire Academy announces a new college internship program for men and women interested in a career in the fire and emergency services.
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Rock Spring, GA
Fetched: January 2nd, 2009, 10:24am EST
Jarrett Little of the Walker County Fire and Rescue in Rock Spring, GA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-31 00:00:00.0.
The Battalion
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The Battalion- The Series: Webisode #24
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 2:22pm EST
Enclosure: [download]
24 hours with the San Francisco Fire deparment
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: East Pembroke, NY
Fetched: December 31st, 2008, 2:08pm EST
Norm Koch of the East Pembroke Fire Department in East Pembroke, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-30 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Princeton Junction, NJ
Fetched: December 31st, 2008, 2:08pm EST
Dennis G McClenahan of the Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Co. #1 in Princeton Junction, NJ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-27 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: De Borgia, MT
Fetched: December 31st, 2008, 2:08pm EST
Jerry Parrick of the West End Volunteer Fire and Rescue in De Borgia, MT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-17 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Fire Service Alerts and Advisories
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SCOTT HUD Quick Disconnect Hoses
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 8:36am EST
SCOTT HUD Quick Disconnect Hoses
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Standpipe Express Drains
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 8:20am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to explain the purpose of a standpipe system express drain.
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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The Apparatus Architects: Operating in Cold Weather
Posted: December 27th, 2008, 11:57pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
This edition of the Apparatus Architects focuses on cold weather operations for emergency vehicles. As an unusually strong winter has been hitting all parts of the county, every emergency vehicle operator and officer should tune in to this podcast to operate more efficiently in extremely cold weather.
Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur also also offer an update on the firefighter seat belt study, which has an exciting next couple of months.
Please send any comments, suggestions or questions for the Apparatus Architects to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related Links
• EmergencyVehicleResponse.comSponsored By:
IPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
The Battalion
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The Battalion- The series: Webisode #21
Posted: December 23rd, 2008, 4:41pm EST
Enclosure: [download]
24hrs with the San Francisco Fire Department
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Blenheim, SC
Fetched: December 23rd, 2008, 4:05pm EST
Steve Hagan, Sr. of the Blenheim Fire Department in Blenheim, SC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-22 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Delaware City, DE
Fetched: December 23rd, 2008, 4:05pm EST
Michelle L Smith of the Delaware City Fire Company No. 1, Inc. in Delaware City, DE has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-22 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Sprinklers in Corrosive Environments
Posted: December 23rd, 2008, 11:05am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to identify environments where corrosion may affect sprinkler performance. (PDF, 219 Kb)
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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Campus Firewatch Radio: Increasing Personal Safety Awareness Among Students
Posted: December 20th, 2008, 5:36pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
On this edition of Campus Firewatch Radio, host Ed Comeau visits with Andrew Pantelis who conducted an innovative study at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in College Park. A group of students from the nearby University of Maryland spent the day getting drunk (under supervision) and went through a periodic set of exercises to measure their ability to evacuate from a smoke-filled environment.
Next, Mike Rupert from the District of Columbia talks about his program “This Should Be Illegal” that targeted students living off-campus in Washington and educated them about their rights as tenants by making extensive use of the social media site, Facebook.
Ed Comeau finishes rounds out this program with Aaron Johnson from the Westhill Group about social marketing and how it can be used to reach today’s “Net Gen.”
In addition to this podcast, all of these stories, and more, are in the December issue of Campus Firewatch.
Related Links
• Thisshouldbeillegal.com
• Campus Firewatch
• Study Tests Drinking, Fires and College Students
• www.igot2kno.orgIPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Haugan, MT
Fetched: December 20th, 2008, 12:07am EST
Jerry Parrick of the West End Volunteer Fire Department in Haugan, MT has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-17 00:00:00.0.
The Battalion
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The Battalion- The series: Webisode #23
Posted: December 19th, 2008, 3:15pm EST
Enclosure: [download]
24 hours with the San Francisco Fire department.
U.S. Fire Administration Critical Infrastructure Protection Infograms
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December 18, 2008
Posted: December 19th, 2008, 9:13am EST
Headlines from the EMR-ISAC December 18 Infogram: Nuclear Emergency Support Team, EOC 2009 Funds Available, Policing Terrorism: An Executive's Guide, Holiday Vigilance
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Get Better Results (Part 1): Google Search Basics
Posted: December 17th, 2008, 10:10am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to identify four basic essentials for more effectively searching Google. (PDF, 250 Kb) -
Housekeeping
Posted: December 16th, 2008, 8:45am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to identify housekeeping conditions that need correction. (PDF, 273 Kb) -
Avoiding Unwanted Accidents
Posted: December 11th, 2008, 7:58am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to identify recommended consumer product storage requirements for a specific manufactured item. (PDF, 259 Kb) -
Quick tips for searching the Learning Resource Center (LRC) Online Catalog
Posted: December 11th, 2008, 7:58am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to formulate effective search strategies by applying Boolean techniques when researching a fire service topic in the Learning Resource Center's (LRC) Online Catalog. (PDF, 305 Kb)
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Thiensville, WI
Fetched: December 10th, 2008, 6:56am EST
Rick H. Borkin of the Thiensville Fire Department in Thiensville, WI has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-12-08 00:00:00.0.
The Battalion
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The Battalion: The Series- Webisode #22
Posted: December 9th, 2008, 12:59pm EST
Enclosure: [download]
24 hrs with the San Francisco fire department.
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Sprinkler Valve Position Identification
Posted: December 9th, 2008, 7:58am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to identify one method of marking sprinkler valves for "normal" positions. (PDF, 259 Kb)
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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The Apparatus Architects: Manufacturer’s Roundtable from Firehouse Expo
Posted: December 8th, 2008, 4:28pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
In this special edition of the Apparatus Architects, Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur talk with several representatives of fire apparatus manufacturers.
Joining the Apparatus Architects are Jim Salmi from Crimson Fire, Dave Fornell from HME, Jason Whitmier from KME, Jim Featherstone from Pierce, Sean Duffy from Rosenbauer and Alissa Lewis McGlone from Suthphen.
Sponsored By:
IPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Press Releases
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Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service Released
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 8:34am EST
USFA and the International Association of Fire Fighters today released a new guide to assist the fire service in navigating through the complex technological and legal issues surrounding today's public safety communications options.
U.S. Fire Administration Critical Infrastructure Protection Infograms
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December 4, 2008
Posted: December 5th, 2008, 8:32am EST
Headlines from the EMR-ISAC December 4 Infogram: Recession Effects on Emergency Services, Relevance of Mumbai Attacks for First Responders, Voice Radio Communications Guide, ESS Protection through Vaccination
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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Through the Smoke: Parting Words: FEMA Director Dave Paulison PART 1
Posted: December 3rd, 2008, 11:01am EST by dadler
Enclosure: [download]
In this episode of THROUGH THE SMOKE, Chief Billy Goldfeder talks to Chief Dave Paulison, our FEMA Director who is getting ready to retire from his post. Clearly, there have been many emergency situations under President Bush’s administration and initially, FEMA had many noted leadership issues and problems. Those problems very much came to light when Hurricane Katrina struck….and following that, The President made the right decision to appoint a firefighter to the position of FEMA DIRECTOR…and that is Chief Dave Paulison.
Join Chief Billy Goldfeder and Administrator Dave Paulison in PART 1 of their discussions about FEMA, the Fire Service, “the next potential disaster”, what has gone right under his command of FEMA and what could have gone better, as well as thoughts related to what President Elect Obama has already done related to understanding the “emergency” needs of our Country and much, much more.
RELATED LINKS:
PRIOR FIREHOUSE.COM interview with Chiefs Paulison and Goldfeder
New Study Examines Impact Of 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake On States In New Madrid Seismic Zone
IPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Heated Air FLow
Posted: December 2nd, 2008, 7:25am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to explain the difference between a laminar and turbulent flame.
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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Firehouse Magazine Insider: December 2008
Posted: December 1st, 2008, 12:03pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
In this edition of Firehouse Magazine Insider, we talk with Curt Varone, Director of Public Fire Protection for the NFPA about NFPA 1801 and 1901 thermal imaging standards and changes for apparatus.
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Near-Miss Listen & Learn: The Role of Teamwork in CRM
Posted: December 1st, 2008, 11:44am EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
One of the key elements in any firefighting operation is teamwork, which is one of the key components of crew resource management (CRM.)In this podcast, Battalion Chief John Tippett looks at two reports from the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System that explore the roll of teamwork CRM.In one incident, a firefighter notified others working inside the fire building of four-foot drop off. The other reports examines the collapse and relays the importance of teamwork in getting tasks accomplished.
Related Links
• Near-Miss Reports from this podcast
• National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
Sponsored By:
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The Apparatus Architects: Replacement Plans and New Purchases
Posted: November 26th, 2008, 8:27am EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
With budget cuts on the horizon, the Apparatus Architects offer tips as you prepare your department’s presentation to city officials. Tune in to hear what Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur have to say.
They also answer a listener’s question regarding the 20-year life cycle of certain apparatus. Hear how to judge your current fleet.
With budgets tight, this is one podcast you can’t afford to miss.
Please send any comments, suggestions or questions for the Apparatus Architects to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related Links
• EmergencyVehicleResponse.comSponsored By:
IPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Saying it Correctly
Posted: November 25th, 2008, 7:33am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to explain the difference among the terms "fusible," "frangible," "friable," and "fissile".
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Brooklyn, NY
Fetched: November 24th, 2008, 12:37pm EST
Robert J. Ryan, Jr. of the Fire Department City of New York in Brooklyn, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-23 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Critical Infrastructure Protection Infograms
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November 20, 2008
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 8:14am EST
Headlines from the EMR-ISAC November 20 Infogram: MRSA Outbreaks in Wildland Communities, Winter Weather Preparedness, DVD for Rural Volunteers, Wildland Firefighting Health Risks
U.S. Fire Administration Fire Service Alerts and Advisories
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Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 9:50pm EST
Brownie's Third Lung Recalls Air Compressors Due to Drowning Hazard
The Battalion
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The Battalion- The Series: Webisode #21
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 7:09pm EST
Enclosure: [download]
24 hours with the San Francisco fire department.
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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The Leader’s Toolbox: Why Train with Mutual Aid?
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 6:34pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
A new fire chief in a combination department is looking to increase the level of training with his automatic mutual aid companies. He hits a roadblock from the other chiefs who don’t really feel there’s a need for the extra training. While they do respond together several times a week, is there really a need for cross-training?
Chief Gasaway also responds to the pleas of an assistant chief who will be taking over as chief of a volunteer fire department. The soon-to-be chief is struggling to increase the number of members responding to calls. His ideas include additional incentive plans, duty crews and extra credit. Tune in to find out why this chief is being urged to proceed with extreme caution.
Please send any suggestions, questions or comments, to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related Links
• RichGasaway.com
• Dr. Richard B. Gasaway’s Program on Situation Awareness Wins International Research AwardIPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Stone Park, IL
Fetched: November 19th, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Steve D. Kline of the Stone Park Fire Department in Stone Park, IL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-18 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Goldsboro, NC
Fetched: November 19th, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Carol Irene Taylor of the Goldsboro Fire Department in Goldsboro, NC has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-14 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Hartland, ME
Fetched: November 19th, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Michael David Snowman of the Hartland Volunteer Fire Department in Hartland, ME has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-17 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: St. Louis, MO
Fetched: November 19th, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Leonard Riggins of the St. Louis Fire Department in St. Louis, MO has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-05 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Detroit, MI
Fetched: November 19th, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Walter P. Harris of the Detroit Fire Department in Detroit, MI has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-15 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Press Releases
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NIOSH Supports Seat Belt Use by Firefighters
Posted: November 18th, 2008, 2:10pm EST
USFA is pleased to announce that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has endorsed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Campaign, reinforcing the importance of wearing these safety devices to the American Fire Service.
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Flame Descriptions
Posted: November 18th, 2008, 8:23am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to explain the difference between a premixed flame and a diffusion flame.
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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Fire Marshal’s Corner: The Economic Meltdown & The Fire Service
Posted: November 17th, 2008, 2:55pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
This month on Fire Marshal’s Corner, host Ed Comeau launches the first of a regular series of interviews about the groundbreaking project, Vision 20/20. This project, funded by a DHS Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, is developing a national strategic agenda for fire loss prevention. For over a year, experts from across the country have been working on this project collaboratively on developing a series of strategies and the final result has been five that focus on areas that need attention. For each of these strategies, a different organization has volunteered to facilitate.
Strategy 1 Increase Advocacy for Fire Prevention is being facilitated by the International Association of Fire Chief’s Fire and Life Safety Section. Chief Alan Perdue from the section’s Board of Directors discusses the direction that they will be taking.
With the recent economic meltdown that has occurred all across the country the impact is being felt in all communities and municipal services, including fire departments. Joining us to discuss this from different points of view is Sean DeCrane, a battalion chief with the Cleveland Fire Department and a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters; Divsion Chief and Fire Marshal Mike Love with Montgomery County, MD, Fire and Rescue and Chief Bill Metcalf with North County Fire Protection District in Fallbrook, CA, and Treasurer for the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Please send any suggestions, questions or comments, to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related Links
• Vision 20/20 National Strategies for Fire Loss Prevention Website
• Vision 20/20 National Strategies for Fire Loss Prevention Final Report (PDF)
• Campus FirewatchIPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here -
Firehouse Magazine Insider: November 2008
Posted: November 17th, 2008, 2:14pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
In this month’s edition of the Firehouse Magazine Insider, Editor Peter Matthews talks with Dr. Richard B. Gasaway, about his article “Developing and Maintaining Fireground Command Situation Awareness - Part 1″.
The article is based on the research conducted by Dr. Gasaway, the Chief of the Rosville, MN, Fire Department, for his doctoral degree. The focus was on firefighter line-of-duty death and near-miss reports that were tracked back to the lack of awareness of key factors on the fireground.
Chief Gasaway talks about the tedious research and offers several of his findings to increase safety through situation awareness for incident commanders and those operating in the fireground.
The article appears on page 78 in the November issue of Firehouse Magazine.
Related Links
• RichGasaway.com
• Dr. Richard B. Gasaway’s Program on Situation Awareness Wins International Research Award
• Click here to subscribe to Firehouse MagazineIPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Brooklyn, NY
Fetched: November 14th, 2008, 3:04pm EST
Jamel M Sears of the Fire Department City of New York in Brooklyn, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-10 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Critical Infrastructure Protection Infograms
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November 13, 2008
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 8:51am EST
Headlines from the EMR-ISAC November 13 Infogram: Planning for Infrastructure Interdependencies, CBR Vulnerability Assessment Software, Volunteer Health/Wellness Guide, 2009 DHS Grant Programs
Fire Engineering
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A Guide to Chemical Profiling
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Chlorine
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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SCBA That Works for Firefighters
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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COMPANY/ASSOCIATION NEWS
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Names in the News
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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“I Know It When I See It”
Posted: November 14th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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I’m from the Government and …
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Chiefs’ Cars: Professional or Perk?
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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The Punch Technique
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Pandemic Planning
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Air Monitoring
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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NIST tests communications prototype
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Informative “Street Scenes”
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Responding Safely to Railroad Emergencies: Locomotive Systems and Operation
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Storage Tank Fires: Is Your Department Prepared?
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Industrial Impalement Lessons Learned
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Operating at Public Storage Warehouses
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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A Ticking Time Bomb: Aortic Dissection
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
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Preplanning Gases at Industrial Sites
Posted: November 13th, 2008, 1:00am EST
Preplanning Gases at Industrial Sites
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Dale City, VA
Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 11:04am EST
Cecilia Turnbough of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department in Dale City, VA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-09 00:00:00.0.
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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VCOS Radio: How to Double Your Department’s Staffing
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 5:42pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
Firehouse.com Editor Peter Matthews reports from the VCOS Symposium in the Sun about two departments that have seen very successful recruitment programs.
The first guest is Chief John Bales from the Golden, CO, Fire Department, the recipient of the VCOS & VFIS Retention and Recruitment Award presented at the conference.
In 2005, the IRS visited the fire department to look at the paperwork it was issuing. While this led to a small decline in the membership, several other measures were taken to increase the department’s staffing.
Just how did they more than double their membership? They won a SAFER grant, hired a volunteer coordinator and changed their bylaws.
We also speak with Chief Brian Hickerson of the Nokesville, VA, Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Their unique recruitment toll is junk mail.
The department was faced with the need to staff a second station as the area grew from 10,000 residents to over 33,000. The simple postcards inviting them to a recruitment open house are mailed to every resident in their first-due response area.
Send any comments, questions of feedback to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related Links
• City of Golden, CO, Fire Department
• Golden VCOS Award Nomination (PDF)
• Nokesville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
• VCOS Red Ribbon Report (PDF)
• VCOS Blue Ribbon Report (PDF)
• VCOS White Ribbon Report (PDF)
• SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant
• Volunteer & Combination Officer’s SectionIPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE HereSponsored By:
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Specialized Rescue Roundtable at Firehouse Expo 2008
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 3:53pm EST by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
This roundtable podcast, recorded at the Firehouse Expo in July, draws from a very experiencd panel on a variety of topics in the specialized rescue field.
The panelists on this podcast include: Division Chief Joe Brocato, of Baltimore City; Battalion Chief Fred LaFemina, of FDNY; Lt. Mickey Conboy, of FDNY and Lt. Scott Merbach from Baltimore City. The podcast was moderated by retired Captain Peter Rizzo of the Rochester, NY, Fire Department and Owner of Tech Rescue Corporation.
They discuss the need for training and preparation in low frequency, high risk incidents and the priorities of technical rescue. Listen to see how these departments have increased the training for specialized rescue, resources that they have found and hear about local training programs that the department’s have created.
Send any comments, questions of feedback to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related Links
• Tech Rescue Corporation
• Firehouse Expo
• Firehouse World
• Firehouse CentralIPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Back-to-Back Sidewall Sprinklers
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 7:34am EST
Learning objective: The student shall be able to explain the requirements for separating back-to-back sidewall sprinklers.
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: McGaheysville, VA
Fetched: November 8th, 2008, 10:18am EST
Roy Smith, Jr. of the McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Department in McGaheysville, VA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-07 00:00:00.0. -
Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Bristol, RI
Fetched: November 8th, 2008, 10:18am EST
Wayne D. Brown of the Bristol Fire and Rescue Department in Bristol, RI has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-03 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Critical Infrastructure Protection Infograms
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November 6, 2008
Posted: November 7th, 2008, 8:00am EST
Headlines from the EMR-ISAC November 6 Infogram: Identifying Suspicious Activity, The Insider Threat, Biological Threat Model Procedures, Chemical and Radiologic Threats
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Sprinkler Separation
Posted: November 3rd, 2008, 11:07pm EST
Learning objective: The student should be able to identify conditions where baffles are required between sprinklers.
U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatality Notices
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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Crossville, AL
Fetched: October 31st, 2008, 6:47pm EDT
Adam Cody Renfroe of the Crossville Fire Deaprtment in Crossville, AL has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-10-29 00:00:00.0.
U.S. Fire Administration Critical Infrastructure Protection Infograms
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October 30, 2008
Posted: October 31st, 2008, 9:00am EDT
Headlines from the EMR-ISAC October 30 Infogram: Election Day Preparedness, National Gang Intelligence Center, DHS Standards Adoption, Private Sector Resource Awards
Radio @ Firehouse.com
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Training & Tactics Talk: Training Today’s Fire Service
Posted: October 30th, 2008, 9:52pm EDT by PMatthews
Enclosure: [download]
In this edition of Training & Tactics Talk, Chief Douglas Cline talks with South Carolina State Fire Training Academy’s Resident Training Coordinator Phillip Russell about the courses needed for today’s fire service.
One of the key topics is attitude. Is your department’s training both realistic and progressive? These two fire service veterans talk about the importance of making drills interesting and challenging.
They also talk about a needs assessment and gap analysis to determine the direction the training needs to go. Tune in to get an idea what vast resources are available.
IPOD Compatible:
• iTunes - Subscribe to Podcast FREE Here
U.S. Fire Administration Press Releases
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Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review Pilot Course Scheduled at NFA
Posted: October 30th, 2008, 4:45pm EDT
The National Fire Academy (NFA) is recruiting students and instructor candidates to attend an on-campus pilot class for this new six-day off-campus or State enfranchised course. -
2009 Senior Executives in State and Local Government Fellowship Program
Posted: October 28th, 2008, 1:48pm EDT
Application procedures have been announced for the 2009 Harvard program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. This three-week program provides training that helps fire executives assess the tasks they face in managing today's results-driven government agencies.
U.S. Fire Administration Coffee Break Training Bulletins
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Part VI: Inspecting Modular Construction
Posted: October 27th, 2008, 8:46pm EDT
Learning objective: The student shall be able to identify the particular components or items that should be covered during the inspection of a modular building installation. (PDF, 276 Kb)
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The Apparatus Architects: Cab Safety
Posted: October 27th, 2008, 11:52am EDT by PMatthews
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This edition of the Apparatus Architects focuses on cab design and safety. Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur discuss the importance of securing equipment in the cab area. In a rollover, flying gear can cause serious injuries.
They also talk about what impressed them at trade shows and fire station visits this past year. Tune in to hear their top picks.
Wilbur and Shand also look at several recent apparatus crashes and close calls.
Please send any comments, suggestions or questions for the Apparatus Architects to podcast@firehouse.com
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Preview: Worcester Firefighters Survival Seminar & Monument Dedication
Posted: October 27th, 2008, 11:31am EDT by PMatthews
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Firehouse.com talks with the Worcester