 | Firefighters Participate in Burn Institute Demolition Derby
8/22/2010 1:23:46 PM San Diego firefighters recently competed in a Demolition Derby hosted by the Burn Institute to raise money for burn victims. Firefighters from several area fire departments participated in the event. Join FDNNTV.com's Deanne Goodman for all of the excitement. |
 | National Firefighter Health Week - Day 5 - Strength For Life
8/20/2010 9:17:30 AM "Strength For Life" is the theme for the fifth and final day of National Firefighter Health Week, which focuses on how first responders can assist their health by making a commitment to continue practicing healthy habits for life. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Lillian Ricardo of the National Volunteer Fire Council to learn about ways to stay fit and eat healthy. |
 | National Firefighter Health Week - Day 4 - Stand Strong Against Cancer
8/19/2010 7:05:54 AM National Firefighter Health Week runs from August 16th - 20th, and is sponsored by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). The theme for August 19th is "Stand Strong Against Cancer." Many think that first responders have a higher risk of obtaining cancer because of the many chemicals they are exposed to. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks and Firefighter Cancer Support Network President Mike Dubron to learn about resources available to first responders and ways for firefighters to decrease their cancer risk. |
 | National Firefighter Health Week - Day 3 - Strong at Heart
8/18/2010 11:12:39 AM For the middle of the National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) National Firefighter Health Week, the day’s theme is “Strong at Heart” with heart attacks being the number one cause of death among firefighters. |
 | National Firefighter Health Week - Day 2 - Respond Strong, Put It On
8/17/2010 7:43:22 AM "Respond Strong - Put It On" is the theme for the second day of National Firefighter Health Week, which is presented by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and runs from August 16 - August 20, 2010. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks and experts from the Los Angeles County Fire Department to learn about the health and safety reasons for wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). |
 | National Firefighter Health Week - Day 1 - Head Strong
8/16/2010 9:49:21 AM “Head Strong” is the theme for the first day of National Firefighter Health Week, which was created by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and runs from August 16th to August 20th. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks and mental health experts to learn about the impact fighting fires and responding to emergencies has on the mental well-being of emergency personnel and what first responders and their agencies can do to maintain their mental health. |
 | Importance of Situational Awareness in the Firehouse
8/14/2010 12:17:05 PM Firefighters are keenly aware of how crucial situational awareness is on the fire ground, but what part does it play inside the firehouse? Three Battalion Chiefs with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District recently gave a presentation on this topic at CFEDWest 2010, calling it "Developing a Culture of Awareness Throughout Your Organization." |
 | NETS Global Tracking Solutions
8/12/2010 8:05:17 AM New Edge Technology Solutions, Inc. (NETS) is a technology solutions provider that offers two new personnel tracking and pinpoint location devices, the VLD1000 and PLD1000, with GPS tracking and location updates available in just seconds without the use of a cell phone system. |
 | Leadership Lessons With Battalion Chief John Salka
8/10/2010 10:49:02 AM Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks as she sits down with Chief Salka to discuss eight of the qualities that effective fire service leaders need to possess, the topic of his popular lecture, "First In, Last Out; Leadership Lessons from the Fireground". |
 | TIP - Trauma Intervention Programs
8/8/2010 12:14:37 PM Founded in 1985 by Wayne Fortin, a licensed mental health professional who has worked in the field for over 20 years, the Trauma Intervention Program Inc. (TIP) is a national non-profit organization in which citizen volunteers respond to traumatic incidents at the request of Police, Fire and Hospital personnel to support those who are emotionally traumatized in the first few hours following a disaster. |
