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Acting Fire Administrator Takes Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge | 9/4/2010 |
| September 2, 2010 USFA Media Contact: (301) 447-1853 Emmitsburg, MD — Acting U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines today signed the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge at the conclusion of his first ... | |
9/4/2010 | |
| Five Years Ago Posted August 30th, 2010 by Jamie Barnett - Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is here, we are faced with a strong swirl of ... | |
7/31/2010 | |
| The National Citizen Corps office is hosting a Summit on Youth Preparedness in Washington, DC, on September 15-16. Fire Corps is looking for a youth and/or Junior Firefighter who would be interested i ... | |
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USFA Releases One- and Two-Family and Multifamily Residential Fires Topical Reports | 7/31/2010 |
| USFA Media Contact: (301) 447-1853 Emmitsburg, MD – The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announces the release of two special reports focusing on the causes and characteristics of fires in one- and two ... | |
7/29/2010 | |
| USFA Media Contact: (301) 447-1853 Washington, DC — The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has recently made available a new National Fire Incident R ... | |
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Chief Johnson Testifies for the IAFC in Support of the Public Safety Broadband Network | 7/27/2010 |
| Recommends Giving D Block to Public SafetyFairfax, Va., July 27, 2010...Today, IAFC President and Chairman of the Board Jeff Johnson, chief of Tualatin Valley (Ore.) Fire & Rescue, testified befor ... | |
7/23/2010 | |
| IAFC INFORMATION ALERTContact: IAFC Strategic Services703-273-0911 • www.iafc.org Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week 2010—How'd It Go?Fairfax, Va., July 22, 2010... With the conclusion of the ... | |
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IAFC Applauds Senators Lieberman, McCain, and Rockefeller for Supporting the Allocation of the D Blo | 7/23/2010 |
| Fairfax, Va., July 21, 2010... Chief Jeff Johnson, president and chairman of the board of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), applauded Senators Joe Lieberman (D-CT), John McCain (R-A ... | |
7/20/2010 | |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Denise Baclawski (775) 754-6401University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy100 University AvenueCarlin, NV 89822 USAEmail: dbaclawski@unr.edu or fireacademy@unr.edu We ... | |
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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Signs Bill Requiring Installation of Sprinklers in New Homes | 6/28/2010 |
| Announced additional funding for lithium battery smoke alarms to keep communities safe. Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joined Council President Bernard "Jack" Young, Councilwoman Mary Pat Clark ... | |
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Annual Firefighter Fatality Report reveals sharp drop in number of fatalities in 2009 | 6/11/2010 |
| NFPA report shines light on cardiac care needed for on-the-job firefighters June 7, 2010 – For the first time in three years, the number of on-the-job firefighter deaths in the United States has dropp ... | |
6/8/2010 | |
| Deadline is August 6Nominate an outstanding Fire Corps program for the 2010 Fire Corps Award of Excellence. The award, which is sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) ... | |
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UNR Fire Science Academy Releases Local Economic Impact Study Results | 5/30/2010 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Baclawski, (775) 682-6413 or 1-866-914-0015 Fire Science Academy University of Nevada, Reno/0413 Reno, NV 89557 USA Email: dbaclawski@unr.edu or fireacademy@unr.e ... | |
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UNR Fire Science Academy Releases Local Economic Impact Study Results | 5/30/2010 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Baclawski, (775) 682-6413 or 1-866-914-0015 Fire Science Academy University of Nevada, Reno/0413 Reno, NV 89557 USA Email: dbaclawski@unr.edu or fireacademy@unr.e ... | |
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UNR Fire Science Academy Releases Local Economic Impact Study Results | 5/30/2010 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Baclawski, (775) 682-6413 or 1-866-914-0015 Fire Science Academy University of Nevada, Reno/0413 Reno, NV 89557 USA Email: dbaclawski@unr.edu or fireacademy@unr.e ... | |
5/12/2010 | |
| NFPA report details full impact of fire May 7, 2010 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a new report today, Total Cost of Fire in the United States, which finds that in 2007, af ... | |
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NVFC and Other Fire Groups Call on Congressional Appropriators to Support AFG and SAFER | 3/12/2010 |
| Secretary Napolitano Testifies Before House and Senate on President’s Budget RequestOn February 23, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) along with a coalition of other fire service organization ... | |
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO HOLD TECHNICAL PANEL ON 700 MHz NATIONWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC | 3/12/2010 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACTMarch 12, 2010Robert Kenny: (202) 418-2668Email: robert.kenny@fcc.gov Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Public Safety and Home ... | |
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO HOLD TECHNICAL PANEL ON 700 MHz NATIONWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC | 3/12/2010 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACTMarch 12, 2010Robert Kenny: (202) 418-2668Email: robert.kenny@fcc.gov Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Public Safety and Home ... | |
3/7/2010 | |
| Washington, DC - Since 1981, this nation has recognized the month of March as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions made by all women to this great nation of ours. I am honored to join w ... | |
2/19/2010 | |
| News Release City of Reno Kevin Knutson Director of Community Relations Voice (775) 321-8302 knutsonk@reno.gov February 18, 2010 www.reno.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RENO APPOINTS NEW FIRE CHIEF Reno, N ... | |
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NVFC Partners With Ashburn Hill Corp. to Support Fire Service | 2/19/2010 |
| The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with Ashburn Hill Corp. (AHC), maker of the patented TECGEN® fiber for personal protective apparel, to support the fire service in a variety of ... | |
2/6/2010 | |
| Anniston, AL - U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin J. Cochran attended the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning and Response Actions (IC) course at the Center for Dome ... | |
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NVFC Releases White Paper on Training in the Volunteer Fire Service | 2/2/2010 |
| The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is committed to ensuring that volunteer firefighters have an appropriate level of training to safely and effectively carry out their responsibilities. As par ... | |
1/18/2010 | |
| Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, California adopt sprinkler requirements January 15, 2010 - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) President Jim Shannon praised the work of fire officials and fire sa ... | |
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STUDENT RECRUITEMENT FOR Emergency Medical Services: Quality Management P158 – Pilot Offering | 1/18/2010 |
| The United State 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 develo ... | |
12/23/2009 | |
| During the present difficult economic circumstances being experienced by local jurisdictions, many potential Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant applicants have expressed c ... | |
11/30/2009 | |
| civilian injuries, and $995 million in direct loss according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Electrical fires occur most often during the months of December and January. Most electrical ... | |
11/30/2009 | |
| civilian injuries, and $995 million in direct loss according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Electrical fires occur most often during the months of December and January. Most electrical ... | |
11/25/2009 | |
| Current Awareness: Weekly News Roundups - All-Hazards News and Information : http://bit.ly/1MBXWg USFA in the News : http://bit.ly/MLJ87 Fire Prevention in the News: http://bit.ly/2zQEqC LRC RSS Feed ... | |
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AFG/SAFER Reauthorization Overwhelmingly Approved by the House | 11/19/2009 |
| Bill now goes to the SenateOn November 18, H.R. 3791, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009, was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 395-31. The bill extends for five years the ... | |
11/19/2009 | |
| Visit www.FireChief.com to hear a new podcast on volunteer fire service funding challenges from National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg. Fire Chief Associate Editor Mary ... | |
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USFA Looking for Suggestions for Our "Focus on Fire Safety" Monthly Feature | 11/11/2009 |
| USFA’s Focus on Fire Safety committee is exploring monthly themes for the upcoming new year and we would like to hear from our e-mail list subscribers. We welcome any suggestions but are most int ... | |
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Legislative Victory: Emergency Responder Notification Provisions in Ryan White Act Restored | 11/11/2009 |
| On October 30, President Obama signed the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (S. 1793), which includes language requiring medical facilities to notify emergency responders that have b ... | |
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Fire Service Victory: Residential Sprinklers Remain Mandatory in International Residential Code | 10/29/2009 |
| International Code Council (ICC) members voted to retain residential fire sprinkler requirements in the International Residential Code (IRC) during the ICC code development hearings in Baltimore yeste ... | |
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of National Fire Academy resident classes opens registration | 10/29/2009 |
| The application period for the second semester of National Fire Academy resident classes opens October 15. The application period closes December 15. All information about courses, applications and su ... | |
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It's Not Too Late! Fiscal Year 2009 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants | 10/16/2009 |
| There is still time to submit an application for the Department of Homeland Security, FY 09 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants! Applications for FP&S grants must be received by October 2 ... | |
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Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard | 10/6/2009 |
| The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Halcyon Diving Equipment, announced a voluntary recall on October 1 of Halcyon diving equipment. Consumers should stop using recalled p ... | |
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U.S. Fire Administrator Urges H1N1 Vaccinations for Fire and EMS Personnel | 10/2/2009 |
| Washington D.C. - With the first deliveries of the H1N1 vaccine already underway, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its mission to support first responders, joins the United S ... | |
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A Message from the U.S. Fire Administrator about Smoking Related Fire Fatalities and Fire-Safe Cigar | 10/1/2009 |
| Smoking is the leading cause of home fire fatalities in the United States despite the fact that the numbers of smokers continue to decline. The victims of the fires are not only the smokers but their ... | |
9/29/2009 | |
| Hey...As they do each year, the US Fire Administration releases their complete report on how we died in the Line of Duty. We look forward to seeing many of you next weekend at the National Fire Academ ... | |
9/23/2009 | |
| The NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program is conducting a survey to determine the current status and needs regarding health and wellness programs in the fire service. If you have not already done so, ... | |
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FEMA Administrator Fugate Applauds the Senate's Confirmation of Kelvin Cochran as the Administrator | 8/7/2009 |
| Release Date: August 7, 2009 Release Number: HQ-09-097 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate today applauded the Senate's confirmation of Kelvin Coc ... | |
8/5/2009 | |
| The Virginia City firemen’s muster committee is inviting privately-owned fire engines as well as those from area fire departments to participate in the muster weekend kick-off parade on Saturday morni ... | |
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A Message from the U.S. Fire Administrator about Novelty and Toylike Lighters | 8/4/2009 |
| The United States Fire Administration (USFA) joins other national fire organizations in their support to ban the sale and distribution of novelty and toylike lighters. These organizations include the ... | |
7/31/2009 | |
| Comstock Firemen’s MuseumLiberty Engine Co. No. 1News ReleaseJuly 30, 2009For Immediate ReleaseAntique Fire Equipment To Compete In Virginia City When the alarm bells and whistles sounded the alarm of ... | |
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Calling All IAFC Members: The More You Recruit, the More You Win! | 7/31/2009 |
| Fairfax, Va., July 30, 2009... The 2009-2010 Hook & Ladder Campaign has been launched, and it promises to be better than ever. New this year are bonus prize levels that reward you for your recruit ... | |
7/31/2009 | |
| Hey-This afternoon, the IAFF (www.IAFF.org) and the Metro Fire Chiefs (IAFC/NFPA: www.nfpa.org/metro ) today issued a joint statement regarding the safety of Firefighter's and Paramedics and the publi ... | |
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The IAFC Releases Two New Alternative Fuels Training Packages for First Responders | 7/9/2009 |
| Fairfax, Va., June 12, 2009… As the production and use of ethanol and biodiesel fuels accelerates, first responders need new training to prepare them to handle incidents involving these alternative fu ... | |
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Colorado Firefighters Will Sit Down with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate at His Roundtable June 22 i | 6/21/2009 |
| Special Gathering is Part of President Obama’s ‘United We Serve’ InitiativeFairfax, Va., June 19, 2009... On Monday, June 22, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate will hold a roundtable discussion with IAF ... | |
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National Fire Academy Water-Based Fire Protection System Plan Review (P137) Pilot Courses Scheduled | 6/21/2009 |
| The United States Fire Administration (USFA), Department of Homeland Security, is recruiting students and instructor candidates to attend pilot classes for its new six-day off-campus or State enfranc ... | |
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Firefighter Safety Roundtable Podcast Now Available on Firehouse.com | 6/21/2009 |
| Listen to what national fire service leaders had to say about firefighter safety at today's roundtable discussion sponsored by the U.S. Fire Administration and Firehouse.com. Joining Acting U.S. ... | |
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USFA and Firehouse.com to Host Firefighter Safety Roundtable | 6/15/2009 |
| What do national fire service leaders have to say about safety? At 1 p.m., Monday, June 15, Firehouse.com is joining with the U.S. Fire Administration in a Firefighter/EMS Health and Safety Roundtable ... | |
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Application Period to Open: Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant | 6/10/2009 |
| The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently made available for public viewing the Program Guidance for the Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants. The application period fo ... | |
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Health and safety advocates advise against consumer fireworks | 6/10/2009 |
| NFPA announces new PSAs to highlight dangers June 4, 2009 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is releasing a series of video Public Service Announcements (PSAs) today to highlight the da ... | |
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NVFC Asks House and Senate Appropriators to Maintain Funding for AFG and SAFER | 6/4/2009 |
| On June 2, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) sent letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Subcommittees on Homeland Security Appropriations, asking them not to red ... | |
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A Message from the United States Fire Administrator about Residential Fire Sprinklers | 6/4/2009 |
| The U.S. Fire Administration has promoted research, development, testing, and demonstrations of residential fire sprinkler systems for more than 30 years. The research regarding residential fire sprin ... | |
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DTV Media Coverage Needs to Direct Consumers to the FCC Help Line | 6/4/2009 |
| Fairfax, Va., June 4, 2009... The FCC is working with the IAFC to coordinate fire department assistance to the elderly and disabled to hook up their DTV boxes for the June 12 DTV cutover. In some loca ... | |
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Local Firefighters to Help Consumers Prepare for DTV Transition | 6/4/2009 |
| USFA Supports the IAFC Collaborative Effort to Assist the FCC in Converter Box Installations Washington, D.C. – As part of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) comprehensive nationwide DTV tr ... | |
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Majority of firefighter injuries at fire scene occur when battling home fires | 6/3/2009 |
| NFPA calls for home fire sprinklers to reduce firefighter injuries June 1, 2009 – About three in five firefighters injured at the scene of a structure fire (2003-2006) were battling one- and two-famil ... | |
6/1/2009 | |
| The Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants (FSC) will provide financial assistance directly to fire departments on a competitive basis to build n ... | |
5/27/2009 | |
| Washington, DC - The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a special report, part of its Topical Fire Report Series, examining the causes and characte ... | |
5/7/2009 | |
| NFPA urges awareness to reduce risk May 1, 2009 –The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is kicking off National Electrical Safety Month (May) by reminding the public to be aware of the risks ... | |
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Interim Swine (H1N1) Flu Guidance for EMS, 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points Now Available | 4/30/2009 |
| Emmitsburg, MD - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Health Affai ... | |
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IAFC Review Panel Cites Flawed Methodology in Cancer Presumption Report | 4/29/2009 |
| Fairfax, Va., Apr. 29, 2009... The IAFC has issued the findings of an expert panel convened by the organization through the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section. The panel found a recently release ... | |
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Eight Fire Officials Selected for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program | 4/11/2009 |
| Emmitsburg, MD – The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announced today the selection of eight senior fire officials for fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Loca ... | |
4/6/2009 | |
| Development in the wildland/urban interface, where wildland fuels meet and mix with urban development, is growing and has been on the rise for years. Wildfires that occur in these areas pose threats t ... | |
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Former Fairfax County Fire Chief Named as Deputy Assistant Administrator for the United States Fire | 3/18/2009 |
| Washington, D.C. - Acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Nancy Ward has announced the appointment of former Fairfax County Fire Chief Glenn Gaines as the new Deputy Assistant Admini ... | |
2/22/2009 | |
| Fairfax, Va., Feb. 20, 2009... On February 17, President Obama signed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The $787 billion package of new federal spending and tax cuts is suppo ... | |
2/22/2009 | |
| Funding Included for Fire Station Construction, Other Fire Service PrioritiesOn Tuesday, February 17, President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly referred to as ... | |
2/22/2009 | |
| From having to respond in the heat and humidity of summer and in the freezing temperatures and biting winds of winter, I believe the demands associated with firefighting and other emergency operations ... | |
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California Fire Chiefs Position on Leave Early or Stay and Defend | 2/22/2009 |
| The following is the approved position of the CFCA Executive Board regarding the "Leave Early or Stay and Defend Program." Please distribute as you see fit. Also feel free to call any of the CFCA Exe ... | |
2/4/2009 | |
| Please review the comments of IAFC President Larry Grorud. He is asking the entire fire service; chiefs, inspectors, fire marshals, labor firefighters and volunteers to join this crusade. Let's talk a ... | |
2/4/2009 | |
| Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your ResponsibilityFairfax, Va., Feb. 3, 2009... The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fi ... | |
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IAFC Reaffirms Its Position Opposing Public Safety Consolidation | 2/4/2009 |
| Fairfax, Va., Feb. 3, 2009... The IAFC’s board of directors has issued a position statement reaffirming the association’s continued opposition to consolidating fire and emergency service and law enfor ... | |
2/4/2009 | |
| There are fundamental differences in the nature of the rural fire problem compared to the U.S. fire problem as a whole. Additionally, the rural and volunteer fire service has unique challenges not fac ... | |
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Homebuilders Trying to Preempt Adoption of State and Local Sprinkler Regulations | 1/24/2009 |
| Homebuilders Trying to Preempt Adoption of State and Local Sprinkler RegulationsFairfax, Va., Jan. 23, 2009... The IAFC has learned that the homebuilders are starting an initiative to prevent local ad ... | |
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USFA Releases Provisional 2008 Firefighter Fatality Statistics | 1/7/2009 |
| EMMITSBURG, MD. – The United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced today there were 114 on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States as a result of incidents that occurred in 2008. During ... | |
12/24/2008 | |
| Release Date: December 18, 2008 Release Number: HQ-08-259 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today released a revised Natio ... | |
12/18/2008 | |
| Fairfax, Va., Dec. 15, 2008... The U.S. political environment and worldwide economic issues helped to create a dynamic end of 2008. Changes, challenges and opportunities seemed to be everywhere for th ... | |
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ICC Appeals Board Unanimously Upholds Residential Sprinkler Requirement | 12/14/2008 |
| Fairfax, Va., Dec. 12, 2008... The Appeals Board of the International Code Council (ICC) on December 11 voted unanimously to reject an appeal filed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ... | |
12/6/2008 | |
| Excerpt from today's article by Chief Ron Kanterman: I personally believe (safety) is a three pronged approach. First and foremost, it starts at the top. The Chief of each and every fire department in ... | |
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Application Procedures Announced for the 2009 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program | 12/6/2008 |
| Fairfax, Va., Dec. 2, 2008... Application procedures have been announced for the 2009 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the I ... | |
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Number of large-loss fires up by more than 54 percent in 2007 | 11/14/2008 |
| NFPA Journal publishes article on large-loss fires November 7, 2008 – Findings from the soon-to-be released report Large-Loss Fires in the United States 2007 are featured in the latest issue of NFPA J ... | |
11/13/2008 | |
| No fire is routine for a firefighter. Each blaze carries multiple hazards and requires a level of high alertness necessary to avoid those hazards, which include much more than just heat, flames, and p ... | |
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Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Unveil New Web Site to Educate Public and Government Officials | 11/13/2008 |
| The Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates recently released a new web site to provide information about the mission of the group and to educate decision-makers about the important role of fire service-base ... | |
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New Requirements for Retro Reflective Safety Vests for Firefighters and First Responders on Federall | 11/5/2008 |
| On November 24, 2008, a new U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration regulation (Worker Visibility Final Rule - 23 CFR Part 634) will require firefighters and other first respo ... | |
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Federal Safety Vest Requirement Goes Into Effect on November 24 | 10/30/2008 |
| On November 24, 2008, a provision in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD), administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), goes into effect requiring public safety officers, includ ... | |
10/18/2008 | |
| Fairfax, Va., Oct. 17, 2008... The IAFC spent much of the summer making preparations for its largest event of the year, Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Denver. It was my honor to be installed as th ... | |
10/18/2008 | |
| In recent months fire and emergency services organizations have been impacted by the high costs of fuel and other energy related products. Fire departments, like most businesses, organizations, and fa ... | |
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National Fire Academy to Issue Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for On-Campus Courses | 10/18/2008 |
| Emmitsburg, MD - The United States Fire Administration announced today, starting October 1, 2008, it's National Fire Academy will issue continuing education units (CEUs) for students attending on-camp ... | |
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Heather Westphal, Manager of Membership Marketing at the IAFC, Drowns October 12 on Family Vacation | 10/14/2008 |
| “She was one of our brightest stars,” says Mark Light, IAFC Executive Director Fairfax, Va., Oct. 14, 2008... The IAFC staff learned late Monday afternoon that Heather Westphal, 33, manager of members ... | |
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USFA Releases Report on the Chemical Fire in Apex, North Carolina | 10/7/2008 |
| Emmitsburg, MD - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released today a new technical report titled Chemical Fire in Apex, North Carolina (PDF, 746 Kb). At 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 200 ... | |
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FCC’s PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU TO HOST SPEAKERS SERIES FOR NATION’S FIRST RESPONDE | 10/7/2008 |
| Washington D.C. -- The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB), will begin hosting a new speakers series this month to help provide our nation’s first re ... | |
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New Reports on Fire Protection and Municipal Water Supply Systems | 10/2/2008 |
| Emmitsburg, MD. – The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has completed a project with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Educational and Scientific Foundation to study and evaluate ... | |
9/29/2008 | |
| Includes Increased Funding for FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs and the USFA Fairfax, Va., Sept. 29, 2008... This weekend, Congress passed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2009 a ... | |
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Congress Passes Legislation to Reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration | 9/25/2008 |
| Fairfax, Va., Sept. 25, 2008... Yesterday, Congress passed the U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008. The legislation was sponsored by Senators Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Susan Collins (R ... | |
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Victory! Residential Fire Sprinklers Proposal Approved Today at ICC Hearing | 9/22/2008 |
| Fairfax, Va., Sept. 21, 2008... A committed and united fire service accomplished a significant feat today in the fight to save lives and property. At the International Code Council (ICC) final action ... | |
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What’s Up w/the New Federal Safety Vest Rule? (The Secret List) | 9/5/2008 |
| Hey...We have been getting alotta e-mail lately asking that question. So, as yet ANOTHER public service due to our over abundance of never ending dedication to Secret List members, we reached out to J ... | |
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Reminder: Comment Period for Public Safety Officers Benefit (PSOB) Program Proposed Rule Closes on | 9/5/2008 |
| On Thursday, July 10th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Public Safety Officers Benefit (PSOB) Program. The proposed rule makes a number of ch ... | |
9/2/2008 | |
| Support of Fire Sprinklers is a Key Issue Fairfax, Va., Sept. 2, 2008... The membership of the IAFC voted overwhelmingly at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Denver to approve the enactment of nine r ... | |
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27th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to be Held on October 4 - 5, 2008 | 9/2/2008 |
| » Video: An Intro to the Memorial Weekend (WMV, 3.6 Mb) » Broadcast: Satellite Coordinates for the Candlelight & Memorial Services (PDF, 194 Kb) Emmitsburg, MD - The National Fallen Firefighters F ... | |
8/19/2008 | |
| EMMITSBURG, MD - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have completed a report, Impact of a Residential Sprinkler on the Heat Relea ... | |
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USFA Releases New Report: The After Action Critique - Training Through Lessons Learned | 8/19/2008 |
| Emmitsburg, MD. - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released today, as part of their technical report series, a new report entitled The After Action Critique: Training Through Lessons Learn ... | |
8/19/2008 | |
| WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released today the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) to address gaps and determine solutions so that emergency response personnel ... | |
8/19/2008 | |
| Emmitsburg, MD. - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released today its report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2007. The report continues a series of annual studies by the ... | |
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FEMA Announces Deputy Assistant U.S. Fire Administrator Vacancy | 6/12/2008 |
| The Deputy Assistant Administrator, United States Fire Administration will have the opportunity to shape the national fire service agenda at the federal level to carry out the Congressional mandate of ... | |
4/8/2008 | |
| Fairfax, Va., Apr. 8, 2008... On Thursday, April 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation reauthorizing the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) by a vote of 412-0. The U.S. Fire Administrat ... | |
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Update on Implementation of Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act | 3/30/2008 |
| The Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act (VRIPA) was signed into law in December 2007, prohibiting taxation of certain benefits provided by state and local units of government to volunteer fir ... | |
2/18/2008 | |
| Tragic Station nightclub fire marks fifth anniversary ... | |
2/18/2008 | |
| IFMA Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2008 ... | |
2/18/2008 | |
| NFPA Standards Council contemplates changes to fireworks standard ... | |
2/8/2008 | |
| IAFC MEMBER ALERT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: IAFC Communications Department703–293–0911 • www.iafc.orgEnhancing Safety Can’t WaitNear-Miss System and Other Tools Can Help Make the Needed Changes i ... | |
1/4/2008 | |
| USFA Releases Firefighter Fatality & Injury StatisticsProvided By: FirefightersCloseCalls.ComHere are some preliminary statistics from the USFA on how and where we lost our lives in 2007 from: 1/1 ... | |
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Congress Passes Bill Protecting Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Personnel Incentives | 12/28/2007 |
| Stay informed! Add news@iafc.org to your address book and approved sender list to ensure email delivery. IAFC MEMBER ALERT: FOR IMMEDIATE REVIEWContact: IAFC Government Relations Department703-273-09 ... | |
10/10/2007 | |
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