 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | Upland Firefighters Association MDA Award
4/11/2010 5:51:00 PM Upland Professional Firefighters Local 3477 is committed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They are a small fire department rewarded for raising big dollars. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks for a look at how this small group of men and women were able to raise thousands of dollars for Jerry's Kids, in the process winning both state and national awards for their efforts. |
 | Rope Rescue Training
4/8/2010 10:30:51 AM Many types of accidents and incidents firefighters respond to involve using ropes to rescue victims. Technical rescue, which includes both low angle and high angle rope rescue, is considered high risk, low frequency. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks for a look at a recent multi-agency rope rescue training session. |
 | NFFF and Fireman's Fund Insurance Present Everyone Goes Home Safety Video Contest
4/6/2010 9:15:04 AM Inspired by the story of a New York firefighter who was involved in a motor vehicle accident while responding to an emergency call, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and their Everyone Goes Home program have teamed up with Fireman’s Fund insurance to offer fire departments a video contest that will help to promote firefighter safety. Join FDNNTV.com's Deanne Goodman for more information about the Everyone Goes Home Safety Video Contest, and hear the moving story of the firefighter and his family. |
 | Firefighters Participate in Read Across America Program
4/4/2010 10:07:02 PM Twenty-two engine companies from the Los Angeles County Fire Department recently visited schools in the areas in which they serve, motivating children to read. Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks for a look at the National Education Association's Read Across America program and how several special firefighters made the day memorable for hundreds of children. |
 | County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association
4/1/2010 11:45:04 AM Join FDNNTV.com's Barbara Brooks for a look at the new County of Los Angeles Fire Museum and its large collection of antique fire apparatus. |
 | Fresno Emergency Communications Center
3/28/2010 6:01:13 PM In tough economic times, the Fresno Fire Department has found a way to both save money and improve service. After an extensive study into their communications program, they found that by consolidating the 911 dispatch for fire and EMS services in the City and County of Fresno, all of the agencies involved could lower their operating costs and improve their efficiency. Join FDNNTV.com's William Leatherman for a look at how this successful merger was accomplished. |
 | Cell Phones for Soldiers
3/23/2010 9:15:24 AM American soldiers serving in the Middle East should not have to worry about whether or not they can stay connected with their loved ones back home. A non-profit company, started by two teenagers, works to see they stay connected, and for the past five years, one Massachusetts fire department has been helping them do just that. |
 | Ray of Hope Leukemia Benefit
3/22/2010 11:44:14 AM When a Redondo Beach firefighter’s brother was diagnosed with Leukemia last December, friends, family and firefighters rallied together to help him in his time of need. They quickly found Ray Sisante a marrow donor match for a stem cell treatment, and put together a benefit, “Ray of Hope”, to help raise money and awareness for Ray and other Leukemia patients’ treatments. Join FDNNTV.com's Deanne Goodman at the event for more. |
