| NFPA Receives Major Grant from FEMA for National Sprinkler Awareness Campaign
4/16/2010 10:10:19 AM The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) received a $746,438 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a national home fire sprinkler awareness campaign, “Faces of Fire,” which will demonstrate the true impact residential fires have on individuals and families, and encourage people to take action to prevent fire deaths in their communities by advocating for home fire sprinklers requirements for new construction. |
| Industry Leaders Partner for Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Contractor Accreditation
4/16/2010 10:03:01 AM More than 3,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives each year to fires and 84% of those who die do so in their home. While smoke alarms provide an early warning signal of smoke or fire, sprinklers installed in ceilings respond to fires while they are still small, controlling the spread of deadly heat, flames and toxic smoke, as well as saving valuable property. |
| Firefighter Battles Blaze and Police
4/15/2010 3:01:16 PM While napping at his parent's Wallingford, Pennsylvania home last weekend, Justin Davidson, a career firefighter in Maryland was awakened by his parents screaming that the house was on fire. Despite orders by the local police to evacuate, Davidson fought back the flames until volunteers with the Garden City Fire Station arrived |
| Comedy Show To Benefit Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund
4/15/2010 2:43:16 PM Firefighters, their family and friends are invited to a night of comedy to benefit the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of California. Comedian Ari Shaffir will headline the show at the La Jolla Comedy Store in La Jolla, California on Thursday, April 22, 2010. |
 | Brotherhood of the Badge Fire Department Donations
4/15/2010 12:29:10 AM Brotherhood of the Badge International collects surplus fire and police equipment from fire departments and law enforcement agencies across the United States, and delivers it to US military authorities in Iraq and Afghanistan, who in turn distribute it to civilian firefighters and police officers in the war-torn countries. |
| Henry County Fire Department Recognizes 911 Dispatchers
4/13/2010 7:57:58 PM No fire department can survive without their 911 dispatchers. This week, the Henry County Fire Department in McDonough, Georgia recognized the staff of their 911 Communications Center as part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 11-17, 2010. |
 | NVFC Health Screenings
4/13/2010 7:15:52 AM The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is setting up interactive Heart-Healthy Program booths at state fire conferences in Nebraska, New York, Oregon and North Carolina to show firefighters how they can live a healthier lifestyle. |
| Virginia Firefighter Killed in Motorcycle Accident
4/12/2010 4:37:56 PM A James City County firefighter was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle accident. Just before 10:30 p.m., Chris Karban, 27, reportedly lost control of his motorcycle on Route 199 and ran off the road. |
| West Virginia County Adopts New Search & Rescue Program
4/12/2010 4:35:32 PM Officials in Marshall County, West Virginia hope a program new to their area that aids search and rescue teams will also help save lives. Project Lifesaver, is an electronic system that uses radio transmitters and personal tracking equipment to help first responders hunt for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, Autism, Down's syndrome, dementia and other related disorders. |
| Former Fillmore Chief Sues Over Wrongful Termination
4/12/2010 4:32:10 PM The former fire chief with the City of Fillmore, California has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city. Pete Egedi was dismissed in 2008 over allegations he misappropriated thousands of dollars when he was chief of the Fillmore Fire Department. |
