 | Portland Fire & Rescue Hosts ATF Accelerant Canine Recertification
5/16/2012 7:53:14 AM Out of 80 canine and handler teams across the United States, 21 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Accelerant Canine Teams are here in Portlandfor several days participating in an annual recertification. |
 | FDNY Fire Captain & WTC Worker Meet After Lost Cell Phone Brings Them Together
5/15/2012 9:56:36 AM On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Morgan Stanley employee Dan Heldridge was sitting at his desk on the 63rd floor of the 2 World Trade, speaking with a friend on the telephone who was at 5 World Trade. |
| Auction of Historic Instruments from 2010 Floods Benefits Tennessee Fire Departments
5/10/2012 10:38:04 AM Two years ago this month, torrential rains pounded down on Middle and West Tennessee resulting in heavy flooding of many counties throughout the state. Residents were devastated by the floods and some fire districts lacked the necessary equipment for rescue efforts. |
| Advanced Thermal Cameras Showcased at Opgal's 30 Year Celebration at IFSEC International 2012
5/10/2012 10:38:00 AM Opgal Optronic Industries, which celebrates 30 years since inception, announced today that it will showcase its innovative line of advanced thermal camera and imaging solutions at IFSEC International in the UK from May 14 - 17, 2012. |
| Madison Firefighters to Conduct Training Following Complex Fire
5/10/2012 10:37:38 AM The 3-alarm fire at 900 John Nolen Drive in Madison, Wisconsin on April 24, 2012 produced a host of tactical challenges. |
| 45th Regional San Diego Lifeguard Academy Recue Demonstration to be Held
5/10/2012 10:37:33 AM The 45th Regional Lifeguard Academy—Rescue Demonstration will be held at Ocean Beach on Sunday May 13th, 2012 at 1:15 p.m. The rescue demonstration will begin at approximately 1:15 p.m. just north of the OB Pier. |
 | Cathy Prudhomme Joins NFPA’s Firewise Communities Program
5/7/2012 1:13:18 PM The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Cathy Prudhomme associate project manager of its Firewise Communities Program. |
 | John Caufield Named New Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for NFPA
5/7/2012 1:13:06 PM The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced the appointment of John Caufield of Rochester, New York, as the new mid-Atlantic regional director. |
| West Pierce Fire & Rescue Awarded 2012 Tom Warren Innovation Award
5/7/2012 1:12:45 PM On May 1, 2012 at the Washington State Drowning Prevention Network meeting at Seattle Childrens Hospital, West Pierce Fire & Rescue was awarded the 2012 Tom Warren Innovation Award for the Lake Addressing Program. |
| May 6 Through 12 Designated Arson Awareness Week by USFA
5/7/2012 1:12:41 PM The U.S. Fire Administration has designated May 6–12, 2012, as Arson Awareness Week. This year’s theme: Prevent Youth Firesetting. |
