| 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. |
 | 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. |
| Portland Fire Crews Save House When BBQ Briquettes Start Shed on Fire
5/16/2012 7:50:35 AM At 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Portland Fire & Rescue was dispatched on a tree that was on fire at 2917 NE 8th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. |
| Man Dies When Trench Collapses in Beverly Hills
5/15/2012 10:04:16 AM Despite the rapid response of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Firefighters to a residential construction site in Benedict Canyon, a worker died Thursday after becoming entombed beneath tons of soil when the trench he was in collapsed. |
 | 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. |
| Manassas Fires Caused by Unattended Food on Stove and Discarded Smoking Materials
5/10/2012 10:37:51 AM Fires started by food left unattended on a hot stove and improperly discarded smoking materials continue to displace residents from their homes and cause thousands of dollars of property damage in the City of Manassas, Virginia. |
| American Red Cross Assists Family of 5 Following Las Vegas Bedroom Blaze
5/10/2012 10:37:45 AM Las Vegas firefighters responded to a bedroom fire in a home at 2512 Rialto Rd (Jones/Smoke Ranch) at 1:54 p.m. on May 7th, 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. |
