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EcoBlu products are fire safe wooden products approved by GREENGUARD standards used in construction EcoBlu Products proprietary fire protective wood treatment is safe to indoor air quality. EcoBlu Products, Inc. announced that the company has successfully completed indoor air quality testing protocols screening for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC's), Formaldehyde, and total Aldehydes emissions at Air Quality Sciences, Inc. All testing protocols were in accordance with...

$16.3 million additional mitigation aid for flood protection measures for Katrina and Gustav recovery projects FEMA mitigation aid for flood protection comes in the form of four FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grants and will benefit the Katrina and Gustav recovery projects.The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $16.3 million in additional mitigation aid for flood protection measures in St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson parishes, as well as for...

The first three chapters addressed in the book are related to awareness level competencies for first responders  The book is divided into three parts designed to meet the competencies of NFPA 472. The 4th edition of Hazardous Materials for First Responders is written for emergency first responders who are mandated by law and/or called upon by necessity to prepare for and respond to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. It serves as a prima...

NFPA and SAE report is deduced from summit on safety and electrical infrastructure of electrical vehicles The summary report prepared by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of NFPA, focuses on fundamental codes and standards issues as they pertain to electric vehicles. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the SAE International released a summary report from the co-hosted U.S. National Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit he...

Cigarettes sold in EU must comply with a specified 'fire safer standard ' to reduce the fire accidents Cigarettes must be manufactured to have bands down the length of the paper. The number of people killed and injured in fires caused by cigarettes could be dramatically reduced, thanks to new life saving legislation, says London Fire Brigade. Following a campaign by the Brigade, the European Commission has agreed a "fire safer standard" on all cigarettes sold in the Euro...

FP&S is a part of Assistance to Firefighter Grants program useful for firefighters involved in it   Projects supported by Fire Prevention and Safety grants often align with the types of activities performed by Fire Corps programs. The FY 2010 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant application period will open soon, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Grant Programs Directorate has released a Get Ready Guide to help departments start prepping their gran...

Small Fire Units will help in fighting non-critical fires and reducing the number of false alarms The unit will attend non-critical fires, freeing up the larger fire engines to attend to life-threatening incidents such as property fires. A fire and rescue service based in Hampshire has launched a specialist unit to deal with small fires, in moves aimed at ensuring the larger appliances are available for larger fires. The new Small Fires Vehicle, which will service the Re...

Places become desolate and hard enough to travel after winter storms making navigating directions difficult The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the "Deceptive Killers" because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. That could mean snow or subfr...

NFPA to establish a new technical committee U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) applauded NFPA for its recent decision to develop a comprehensive standard for gas processing safety. Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso, Chairperson of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) applauded the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for its recent decision to establish a new technical committee to develop a comprehensive standard for gas processing safety, including the cleaning of fuel...

Pierce has received an order for five additional Arrow XT vehiclesfrom the Bellevue Fire Department Arrow XT pumpers are equipped with a 500-gallon water tank, 1750-gpm water pump, husky 12 foam system, internal ladder storage, roll-up compartment doors and much more. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced that it has received an order for five Pierce Arrow XT pumpers from the Bellevue Fire Department in Bellevue, Wash. The vehicles will be placed in...

American Red Cross intends to make the approaching winters warm and fire safe for the common man More than 470 people in Florida took refuge from the cold overnight in shelters operated or supported by the Red Cross. It aims at keeping winters fire safe. Winter is making an early debut across the United States and the American Red Cross has opened shelters and issued steps people should take to remain safe and warm during the current frigid blast covering the country. More...

NFPA is reminding people to keep themselves fire safe so that they can spend the passing holidays with fun Dried-out trees should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home since they may catch fire easily. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering reminders to keep folks fire-safe as they wind down the holiday season. Roughly one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur in December, January and February, according to NFPA....

London Fire Comissioner Ron Dobson received CBE for his distinguished services in the fire and rescue industry Ron has 31 years of firefighting experience. He became London Fire Commissioner in 2007. He is well known for his contribution to the fire and rescue services since then. London Fire Commissioner, Ron Dobson has been awarded a CBE in the New Year honours for his distinguished contribution to the fire and rescue service. Ron said: "This honour represents eve...

UTC Fire & Security executives and Florida officials break ground on the Fire Innovation & Test Center The Fire Innovation and Test Center will include a 3,300 square foot main test hall enabling live fire testing of water mist, clean agent systems, foam and other fixed fire suppression systems. UTC Fire & Security broke ground in West Palm Beach on a 15,000 sq. ft. Fire Innovation & Test (FIT) Center that will integrate testing, engineering and customer...

BAFE has set standards for the use of its logo and scheme number by any company registered with it Any companies registered with the body must display the correct scheme number beneath its BAFE logo. The fire protection industry's registration body has been putting together new guidelines relating to the use of its logo. British Approvals for Fire Equipment (known as BAFE) has informed all companies registered with the body of the importance of displaying the corre...

Christmas brings with itself a large number of fire accidents due to lack of fire safety measures From 2005 to 2009, State Farm Insurance experienced the highest number of total fire. The holiday season is the time of year many people's thoughts turn to the 12 days of Christmas, with leaping lords, milking maids, and partridges in pear trees. This is also the time when home fires peak. Approximately one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur during December, January...

The new 2012 Ford Focus by Ford Motor Company is being used to train first responders on modern vehicles Since 1990, Ford has provided more than 2,000 vehicles to give first responders the opportunity to train on modern vehicles. Ford Motor Company donated 12 vehicles to the Dearborn (Mich.) Fire Department and provided a sneak peek at the 2012 Ford Focus to help first responders train with their new vehicle rescue equipment. Ford is developing new materials and improved...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses the public before the medal awarding ceremony The Medal of Valor is the highest honor that California bestows upon its public servants. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded the distinguished Governor's Medal of Valor to 17 CAL FIRE employees for acting above and beyond the call of duty. The firefighters received the Medal of Valor, the highest honor that California bestows upon its public servants, as part of a ceremony recognizing...

Firefighters are now taking the help of social networking sites to protest against the proposed fire cuts A “Stop the Suffolk Fire Service Cuts” Facebook page has been set up by Fire Brigades Union officials. Suffolk firefighters are harnessing the power of social networking to fight proposed cuts to the county’s fire and rescue service. The cuts threaten to compromise public safety. The “Stop the Suffolk Fire Service Cuts” Facebook page, set u...

Former FEMA director James Lee Witt emphasized on the D-Block auction for better first responders communication The National Broadband Plan provides the framework for a truly nationwide, interoperable broadband network for public safety, and it all depends on an auction of the D Block. During a keynote at the National Press Club, former FEMA Director and CEO of Witt Associates James Lee Witt joined a broad-based group of stakeholders calling for a public auction of valuable 7...

The Tyco declaration reflects capital allocation strategy make selective acquisitions and return excess cash The Board recommended that shareholders approve an annual dividend of $1.00 per share at the company's annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on March 9, 2011. The Board of Directors of Tyco International Ltd. declared a quarterly dividend of 0.23 Swiss Francs (CHF) per share, payable on February 23, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on...

The partnership between DHS and Walmart would lead the way for people to play an active role in safety campaign More than 230 Walmart stores nationwide launched the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the expansion of the Department's national "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to hundreds of Walmart stores across the country launching a new partnership between D...

Shift Calendar Application from IAFF and Pro-Calendar which has made the work of firefighters quite easy and handy   The IAFF Pro-Calendar App is also the only shift calendar App to include an exposure incident log. The IAFF and Pro-Calendar have partnered up to develop and release the most advanced application for firefighters scheduling and tracking critical job-related information. This shift calendar and organizer helps you manage your shift schedule, track sick, com...

By following basic safety steps one can keep away fires and other accidents during the holiday season Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. F...

Every citizen including government employees play a crucial role in ensuring the security of United States "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign originally implemented by New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is a simple and effective program. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano joined U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson, Federal Protective Service (FPS) Director Eric Patterson, and...

Fire Estimate Summary is a resource for communities to get basic data on important fire issues quickly Each fire estimate summary is a great resource for communities to quickly get basic data on fire issues. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued the 2009 Fire Estimate Summary Series which presents basic information on the size and status of the fire problem in the United States as depicted through data collected...

Ontario's First Nation Communities will benefit from the 15 Pierce vehicles Pierce Manufacturing Inc.,an Oshkosh Corporation company, is supplying 15 Pierce commercial pumper vehicles to Ontario First Nations communities throughout the province of Ontario. The Ontario First Nations' Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC), whose mission includes technical advisory services for all 134 of the Ontario First Nations, purchased the vehicles. Eleven have been placed into service,...

FDM's RMS is the most flexible and well rounded system in the market FDM’s Records Management System creates a mark of success in the field of fire emergency management services. The Ogden City Fire Department is very vigilant in evaluating departmental processes to ensure efficient operations while providing a high standard of service to their community. “We periodically look at the return-on-investment that we are getting in time, energy and the tools that...

The collaborative group in Denton County would promote sharing intelligence information FEMA Region 6 partners with state, local and private sector to share intelligence information. When it comes to disasters, man-made or natural, emergency management and law enforcement experts say it is the advance planning, developed partnerships and information sharing that ensures collaborative response and recovery operations. This concept prompted the creation of a collaborative gro...

Xlocate is an online asset tracking and management system for meeting the requirements in critical situations Xlocate provides a cost effective way of locating, managing and controlling resources and assets around the clock in real-time using any commonly used web browser. Thorcom Systems has announced the immediate availability of Xlocate, a new generation online asset tracking and management solution. Designed to improve process efficiency and service delivery through bette...