Posts Categorized: Fire Service
Globe Gives Back
Globe Manufacturing is celebrating its 125th anniversary in an extraordinary way – by giving back to those that helped them reach this milestone. In partnership with Dupont and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), Globe is giving away 125 sets o…
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Firefighters say goodbye to Kyle McGetrick. The 12-year-old NJ boy touched firefighters around the world.
Kyle's coffin was carried aboard a Barnegat, NJ pumper.
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Arson Awareness Week
This week is Arson Awareness Week, and the theme is Prevent Youth Firesetting. Fire departments across the country are encouraged to use this time to educate the public and raise awarenss to the issue of youth firesetting.
The NVFC is one of several o…
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Vol Fire Service Featured on Radio Show
US Fire Department Racing is a great supporter of the volunteer fire service. Thanks to USFD Racing, NVFC First Vice Chair Jeff Cash was featured on the April 21 episode of the radio program Full Throttle Racing with Kane to promote the volunteer fire se…
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NFPA & Green Builder® Media to partner at VISION House®
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has partnered with Green Builder® Media, North America’s leading media company focused on sustainable living to participate in the VISION House® located in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney Wor…
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Operation Hellenic Expedition
Last fall, a group of firefighters from Greece spent a week of training and networking at the Union Fire District in Kingstown, RI. Now, UFD Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn and Greek volunteer firefighter Andrew Georgakopoulos provide their account of this uniq…
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Basement Fire Training
Quick overview of basement fire training
Full program with audio and videos:
Basement Fires GFD
Enjoy and please share it with others.
Stay Safe
Lt. John Shafer
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Arkansas firehouse still closed two weeks after vandals hit. Significant damage to rigs.
Station has been out of service since March 11.
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Guide for Going Green in the Fire Service
The National Volunteer Fire Council released the Guide for Going Green in the Fire Service to highlight sustainable practices and inspire departments to reduce their impact on the environment.
The Guide looks at a range of Earth-friendly steps departm…
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Pedestrian runs into the side of an Allentown, PA fire engine.
Firefighters detain man for police.
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Safety and Health Week 2012
The National Volunteer Fire Council has teamed up with the International Association of Fire Chiefs for the 2012 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week. This event brings together the IAFC’s Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week with the NVF…
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McCutchanville, Indiana firefighter Jeremy Tighe dies when firetruck runs off road. Crew was returning from a call.
Driver of the rig not seriously injured.
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Parked fire engine rolls out of station and hits pole. Lots of questions in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
The fire chief says the parking brake was on.
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Victory! Nationwide Broadband Network
On February 17, the House and Senate passed legislation (H.R. 3630) allocating 10 MHz of radio spectrum in the 700 MHz band (commonly referred to as the “D-Block”) to public safety for the purpose of building a nationwide broadband communications net…
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Rapid City, S.D. Fire Department adds Arrow XT Pumpers to its Pierce fleet
New arrivals in Rapid City.
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Green Maltese makes a visit to UL
I am very excited to post about my recent visit to observe a day of test burns that are a part of the Vertical Ventilation study being conducted by UL.
I want to first say a special thanks to Steve Kerber, Christopher Hasbrook,Bob Backstrom and Chie…
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Cheadle UK firefighter fired for lying about accident. Policy was not followed for backing up vehicle.
Driver retired before hearing.
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NVFC’s Annual Report Now Online
Check out the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) Annual Report for 2011 to find out all of the ways the organization has been working for you over the past year. The report includes a year-end wrap-up including legislative activities, membership,…
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Man throws concrete at responding fire engine in Clearwater, Florida. Windshield shattered.
Firefighters saw the man throw the chunck of concrete.
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South Euclid, OH ladder lost an axle. New truck has arrived.
Quick turn-around on ladder truck purchase.
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Closed fire company lives on through donation to neighbor.
Described as first of a number of donations from funds following the liquidation of the Knight Township Fire Department.
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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into Miami Fire Rescue ambulance.
Firefighters and patient on ambulance not hurt.
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Video tour of Milwaukee Fire Department’s Rescue 2. New unit paid for with federal grant money.
Rescue 2 will now cover the north side of Milwaukee.
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World record fire truck parade? Atoka, Oklahoma thinks so.
Information will be submitted to Guinness World Records.
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