| Fire-Safety Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries Featured in Latest NFPA Journal
3/15/2012 1:57:15 PM The latest issue of the NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focuses on concerns related to fire-safety hazards of lithium-ion battery use in its cover story, “Elemental Questions,” NFPA has conducted research and established several partnerships to study and address fire-safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, a fuel source used for hundreds of millions of devices.
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 | Firefighter David Ruiz Named Moreno Valley Firefighter of the Year
3/15/2012 11:26:03 AM Firefighter David Ruiz of Sunnymead Fire Station 2 was honored as Moreno Valley’s Firefighter of the Year at the City’s Council meeting held on March 13th, 2012. |
| Leading Ambulance Manufacturer Crestline Coach Moves to New Headquarters
3/14/2012 3:11:27 PM Crestline Coach Ltd., a leading ambulance manufacturer and commercial bus dealer based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the move to their advanced and innovative facility at 126 Wheeler St., Saskatoon, SK, Canada. |
| Los Angeles Fire Chief Addresses 9-1-1 Response Times
3/14/2012 1:31:16 PM On March 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Los Angeles Fire Chief Brian Cummings addressed LAFD's 9-1-1 response times...
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| Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Receives Award
3/14/2012 1:13:17 PM Lt. Tim Nokes of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has received the American Legion Firefighter of the Year Award for the State of Oregon. |
 | Portland Lieutenant Aimee Rooney is First Woman to Be Named Firefighter of the Year
3/14/2012 12:22:34 PM Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Aimee Rooney has been awarded the 2012 Firefighter of the Year.
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 | 2012 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb Results are In!
3/14/2012 12:12:08 PM On Sunday, March 11, 2012, 1,550 firefighters competed in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb. The stairclimb is a timed race up the stairs at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle, Washington in full fire gear and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). |
| Fire Corps Training Summit: Call for Presentations
3/14/2012 10:40:50 AM Fire Corps is hosting a Training Summit on June 28-29, 2012, in Denver, CO. Presentation proposals are due this Friday, March 16, 2012. |
| Apply for a State Farm “Cause An Effect” Grant
3/14/2012 10:37:32 AM This spring, State Farm is giving away $25,000 to 40 recipients across the U.S and Canada. The submitted cause must fall under one of the following categories: education, safety, or community development. |
| Linden Peters Fire Protection District Has Fire Chief Vacancy
3/14/2012 9:29:21 AM The Linden Peters Fire Protection District is seeking a new Fire Chief who can operate effectively, creatively, and thoughtfully in this challenging economy. He or she is the Chief Executive Officer of the Linden Peters Fire Protection District and is responsible for the administration, management, and supervision of all aspects of the District.
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