| Burn Institute to Honor Heroes at 40th Annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet
5/21/2012 12:24:00 PM On Thursday, May 24th the Burn Institute will recognize the positive people that make a difference in the lives of others as the organization celebrates 10 local heroes at its 40th Annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet. |
| Alexandria Fire Department Celebrates EMS Week 2012
5/21/2012 12:04:35 PM This year May 20 to 26, 2012 is Emergency Medical Service Week. The City of Alexandria prides itself on its Emergency Medical System (EMS) level and quality of care from its providers. |
| Rope Rescue Training to be Held for Tulsa Fire Department Cadets
5/21/2012 12:04:30 PM Tulsa Fire Department Cadets will be attending Rope Rescue Training this week. The class is designed to certify firefighters on the basics of rope rescue including rescues from high rise structures and rough terrain. |
| TEMS Prepares for Worst-Case Scenarios in Madison
5/16/2012 8:22:31 AM City of Madison Fire Department paramedics respond to thousands of emergency medical calls each year, providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), pre-hospital care. |
 | Henny the Seattle Fire Department Arson Dog Retires
5/16/2012 8:19:21 AM After 6 years on the job and more than 100 fire investigations, Henny the Seattle Fire Department “Arson Dog” has retired. |
| Historic Seattle Fire Station 37 is Sold
5/16/2012 8:17:38 AM Former Seattle Fire Station 37 has been sold to a West Seattle couple. The historic station was sold for $613,000 after a minimum bid price was set at $250,000. |
| EMS Providers Reach Out to Fairfax County Community
5/16/2012 8:11:43 AM The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is making a special effort to reach out to residents in the community by hosting various activities at several county recreation centers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012, in support of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. |
| Tragic Accident Prompts National Warning on Electric Safety
5/16/2012 8:03:38 AM A 6-year-old Alabama child received severe burns after coming into contact with a transformer in a public sports complex late last month. With the end of the school year rapidly approaching leaving children with more time to play outdoors and summer recreational activities in full swing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are joining forces to warn the public about outdoor electrical dangers that can pose as safety threats to children. |
| Arizona Wildfires Raise Concern for Community Safety
5/16/2012 7:59:02 AM Now at the height of wildfire season (March to June), Arizona is battling several brush, grass and forest fires, including the Gladiator and Sunflower Fires, which continue to threaten communities in Yavapai County, north and west of Phoenix, and to the east in Tonto National Forest. |
| House Adopts Budget Plan that Targets Fire Fighters
5/16/2012 7:55:43 AM The House of Representatives has brushed aside objections from the White House and the IAFF to endorse a budget plan that will result in significant cutbacks in fire protection and require federal fire fighters to pay more out of pocket to qualify for a pension. The legislation, HR 5652, was approved by a vote of 218-199. |
