Posts Categorized: Fire Rescue Topics/fire Prevention Education
From the archives: If you haven’t seen this before you will want to. Film of rescues from the 1963 Roosevelt Hotel fire in Jacksonville, Florida.
Ground ladders used to extend the reach of ladder trucks to make numerous rescues.
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January 17th, 1908 – Scranton PA Fatal Knitting Mill Fire
SCRANTON FACTORY FILLED WITH GIRLS A PREY TO FLAMES
FOUR KILLED AND MANY MEET SERIOUS HURTS
Several Of The Victims Leaped From The Windows.
FEARFUL JAM ON A FIRE ESCAPE.
The Flames Gutted the Interior of the Knitting Mill in Which the Girls Were …
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Pre- Planning a tool for Fire Ground Survival
Often times firefighters have to gripe when being told they have to conduct Pre-Planning. During this time firefighters should understand the opportunity that has been afforded to them. Firefighters have to take notice of the construction , and hazards w…
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Chicago Fire Department – Everyone Goes Home – Watch and Share
If you think you got some good reason for not wearing this or for not doing things the right way write it down. Because I need to read that to your widow. Cause I'm not going to know what to say. You say it for me. - Chicago Chief of Training Peter VanDorpe
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Safety inspectors fine fire inspector for not using safety device while inspecting home’s solar panels to keep firefighters safe. Got that?
Front page newspaper picture prompts Santa Rosa Fire Department fine.
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Take a Quick 30 Second Survey and get the NFFF $5. Deadline Dec. 7th
Do the NFFF a favor and take this quick 30 second survey. I assure you it will not take much longer, don't worry it isn't one of those 12 page surveys asking you about everything under the sun. It is quick and painless!
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Firefighters to Unite for a Good Cause
My friends at FireRescueTv are in the running for a $50,000 prize from the Pepsi Refresh Everything Project.
The idea is to fund 13+ volunteer fire departments with the Fire Rescue TV News and Training Network. If you haven't seen this very cool product, you should take a look!
This project is perfect, it helps VFD's with getting the network, as well as educates others about what Fire Rescue TV offers. Everyone wins!
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The Daily Show and Fire Daily Both Agree: Former Volunteer Firefighter Brian Williams Should Have Reacted Differently
Today, a video out from the folks over at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" shows just how foolish the response was.
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Jon Stewart blasts Brian Williams on fire safety. But STATter911.com uncovers the real story behind near tragedy at 30 Rock & names names.
Putting on his fire investigator's helmet Dave determines who pulled the alarm during NBC Nightly News Tuesday night.
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NBC blew it. Then they blew it again.
What happened Tuesday evening is another huge blow to the fine folks in the fire prevention bureau. Then they blew it the next night as well.
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NFPA 2010 Fire Loss in the U.S. Report issued
Public fire departments responded to 1,331,500 fires in the United States during 2010, a slight decrease from the previous year and the lowest number since 1977 according to the NFPA in it's report release.
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Tremendous Loss of a Talented Storyteller
Although I never had the opportunity to meet or speak with the man, I was "in his presence" on a few short occasions and was always impressed by his talented writing abilities.
Today we mourn the loss of fire service and news world l…
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Finally saved a life….
Kohler. Or maybe "Sir Pterry(the Pterrydactyl) quackin duck."
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Impact of the Digital Age on Recruitment and Retention
The world is changing rapidly and the fire service is getting caught up in the tornado effect of technology on our society.
More and more fire departments are smartly using web sites, e-mail and social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter to …
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NFPA releases state-level fire service needs assessment for every U.S. state
NFPA releases Third Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service with state-level fire service needs assessment for every U.S. state.
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Sometimes Good News Gets Out
IN KINGSTON, ONTARIO, THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER the Whig-Standard will occasionally point out the fire department's message of fire safety and sprinklers.
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Western Maryland Firefighters refuse to help Habitat for Humanity build home to honor heroes. But they did it for a good cause
Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association withdraws its support
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Firefighters Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Across the Nation
Across the Nation, Firefighters are wearing pink for breast cancer awareness. Wearing pink may not seem like a big deal to the public, changing from the normal department issued uniform T-shirt or polo rarely happens. When I say rarely...this is the first time in my 12 years at my department that I have worn anything but my navy blue t-shirt or class A or B uniform. It is commendable that Fire Chiefs have realized the good of the campaigns and allowed firefighters to wear pink.
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Keep Fire Prevention Messages Alive All Year
Fire Prevention Week 2011 may be over, but it is important for fire departments to emphasize fire prevention in the community all year long. Fire departments and Fire Corps programs are encouraged to continue to strengthen their prevention and safety…
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NVFC Members: Win a New Harley Davidson!
You who work hard and risk your lives to make our communities safer - and California Casualty wants to say thank you. That’s why they are giving away a new Harley Davidson motorcycle to one lucky winner. Entering is easy - just click the link below …
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USFDR Track Program Created to Thank Firefighters
US Fire Department Racing (USFDR) has created the USFDR Tracks Program, a directory of race tracks in the United States that offer a discount ticket to firefighters. When you see the USFD Racing logo on a track web site, you know that they support fire…
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Georgia-Pacific Announces 2011 Grant Recipients
Georgia-Pacific has announced the recipients of the 2011 Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade™ grants. The NVFC is proud to partner with Georgia-Pacific to help promote this program, which has provided almost $800,000 to in support to rural and small town…
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Fire Prevention Week Starts Today
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this is a great opportunity to spread important fire prevention and safety messages and information in your community. This year’s theme is “It’s Fire Prevention Week! Protect Your Family From Fire!” Use this time…
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NVFC Fall Board Meeting Wrap-up
The NVFC Board of Directors held its 2011 fall meeting on September 28-October 1 in Lake George, NY. The board updated its legislative priorities, focused on the organization's strategic plan, tackled issues such as membership and advocacy, and much mo…
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Training Opportunities through NVFC
The National Volunteer Fire Council offers on-site and online training opportunities through the NVFC Academy. Courses cover a range of topics of critical importance to the fire and emergency services, including health and safety, recruitment and retent…
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