| International Association of Fire Fighters Scores Huge Congressional Victory
12/19/2011 10:56:24 AM In one of its final actions in 2011, Congress has passed an Omnibus Appropriations Bill that makes more than $742 million in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants available to struggling communities and extends the “SAFER waivers” for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012. |
| Arrest Made in Connection with Recent Korean Church Fire
12/19/2011 10:56:20 AM On Thursday December 15th, 2011, two juveniles, ages 12 and 13, were arrested for the arson, burglary and vandalism incident at the Valley Korean Central Church in Sepulveda, California. |
 | Man Trapped in Bronx Apartment Blaze Rescued by New York City Firefighters
12/19/2011 10:49:46 AM Quick-thinking Bronx firefighters saved the life of a man trapped by an early morning apartment fire on Dec. 18, 2011. |
| Portland Fire Responds After Man Receives Severe Chemical Burns Cleaning Coat
12/19/2011 10:37:42 AM At 3:15 pm on December 16, 2011, a 59-year-old man arrived home at 4924 NE 47th Ave. in Portland, Oregon from a week-long, out-of-town job working on a crane. |
| Cowlitz 2 Fire Cadets Aid Salvation Army in Kettle Drive Donations
12/19/2011 10:35:45 AM Every Christmas season students from the Cowlitz 2 Fire Science high school program donate their time and support the Salvation Army kettle drive by ringing bells for donations. |
 | Todd Platner's "Fit to Fight Fire Fitness Guide" Helps Public Safety Professionals
12/16/2011 12:43:40 PM Although we’re in the profession of protecting and helping the public, we too often neglect
ourselves and our body. |
 | Portland Fire Chief Raises Over $1,300 During Celebrity Bell Ringing Challenge
12/14/2011 1:14:26 PM The head honchos of the City of Portland’s Fire and Police Bureaus showed their support this afternoon for The Salvation Army in a Celebrity Bell Ringing Challenge! |
| MA Fire Officials & NFPA Speak Out Against Board of Building Regulations & Standards
12/14/2011 1:11:20 PM Against the backdrop of the firefighters memorial at the State House, NFPA President James M. Shannon and representatives of every major fire service organization in the state came together to protest against the new building code in Massachusetts. |
 | Neighbors Alarm Alerts Maryland Firefighters to Female Suffering from CO Exposure
12/14/2011 12:56:22 PM A New Carrolton woman is very fortunate not to have suffered more serious illness or death on December 12, 2011 thanks to an activated carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in a neighbor’s apartment. |
| El Paso Fire Department Hires New Public Affairs Coordinator
12/14/2011 12:51:34 PM The El Paso Fire Department is proud to announce the newest member of our public safety team. George DeLa Torre was hired as the Fire Department’s Public Affairs Coordinator and will be handling press releases and other public affairs issues. |
