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 Firefighter Siller of Squad 1 ran through this tunnel on 11 September 2001 to respond to World Trade Center attack Tunnel to Towers Run on September 26, 2010 will be the 9th Annual Charity Event celebrating once again the sacrifice of 9/11 heroes.On September 26, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., New York City will once again celebrate firefighter Stephen Siller's bravery, and the indomitable will of all the fallen heroes of 9/11, at the ninth annual FDNY Stephen Si...

SKY CAFS pumps extinguishing agent up to a height of 400 meters (1,312 ft) The problem of pumping water, hundreds of meters high up, has been keeping firefighters busy around the world. This problem has been solved by Rosenbauer’s SKY CAFS.Firefighters face complicated challenges with the ever-increasing heights of buildings. In particular, the question of pumping water hundreds of meters high up has been keeping firefighters busy around the world. SKY CAFS by Rosenb...

Honeywell First Responder Products will sponsor National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's new Vulnerability Tool Honeywell, First Responder Products (HFRP) announced that it will be the exclusive corporate sponsor for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's new Vulnerability Tool. Honeywell, First Responder Products (HFRP), a division of Honeywell Life Safety (HLS), and the makers of Morning Pride and Ranger protective clothing for firefighters, announced today they wil...

Highly trained Riverside County volunteer firefighting force misdirected due to lack of training The debut of Riverside County Fire's Reverse 911 Alert System led to the misdirection of highly trained volunteer firefighting force due to the procedural missteps. The debut of Riverside County Fire's Reverse 911 Alert System was fraught with procedural missteps, when they decided to use the untested capability on an actual volunteer firefighter callout. It was determined t...

CSB found that inadequate fire protection and safety arrangements led to the fire accident in the water tunnel  US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) report found that company and its contractor failed to adequately prepare for hazardous work inside confined space of hydroelectric plant Tunnel, and also; Xcel had no technically qualified responders on duty.The tragic accident that took the lives of five industrial painting contractors deep inside an Xcel Energy hydroel...

Columbia Southern University has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council to offer scholarships Columbia Southern University (CSU) has teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to offer two two-year scholarships to members of the NVFC to attend CSU. This is the second year that CSU has offered scholarships to NVFC members. One scholarship will be awarded towards a Bachelor’s Degree and the other for an Associate’s Degree. "We thank...

Formal consultation process with theFBU on its future changes to start and finish times of shifts for firefighters London Fire Brigade began the process of formal consultation with the Fire Brigades Union on its proposed changes to start and finish times of shifts for London firefighters. Discussion and negotiation on the proposed changes have been going on for five years but have not yet resulted in a collective agreement. London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson has written to...

Elimination of Riverside county volunteer firefighters brought by fire department is continuing to unravel It appears the case for the elimination of Riverside County Volunteer Firefighters brought by the Fire Department is continuing to unravel. Two official Proclamations from the County Board of Supervisors have surfaced which directly contradict allegations contained in the August 10th proposal submitted by Fire Chief John Hawkins. The Board's "Volunteer Firefighter Week"...

The Plaistow team won the London Life Challenge competition held at the London Fire Brigade HQ The gruelling ‘London LIFE Challenge’ was held at Brigade HQ in front of over 200 spectators. Ten teams representing 13 London boroughs competed against each other in a series of gym based exercises. The capital’s youngsters have been pitting their speed, strength, teamwork and firefighting skills against each other in a borough-wide London Fire Brigade competition...

PSA is a joint venture of Delaware City Fire Company and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association A national Public Service Announcement (PSA) urging motorists to “slow down and move over” premiered yesterday at the Delaware City (DE) Fire Company. The PSA is a joint venture between the Delaware City Fire Company and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) to educate the public about dangers associated with passing responder...

If the proposal is accepted, the county will face a major shortage of firefighters when need arises Cumbria firefighters will take longer to get to traffic accidents involving heavy goods vehicles, and at times will be unable to handle water rescues, if the Cumbria Fire Service carries out its plan to cut down the crewing of sophisticated rescue equipment.Cumbria FRS proposes to get rid of eight firefighter jobs, which will leave insufficient firefighters to crew the county&rs...

Firebuy's new protective line of clothing has been a boon tofirefighter efficiency  Since the first Firebuy Integrated Clothing Project firefighter clothing was deployed in March 2009, over 6,600 firefighters are in line to be re-equipped with the new protective clothing, of which almost 4,500 are already in use. By autumn 2010, just under 10,000 sets of kit will have been ordered by, or delivered to, nine county brigades across the UK and the MOD's worldwide fire risk ma...

Every Delaware fire district is to beequipped with 150 Masimo Rad-57  Odessa Fire Company and Masimo jointly announced the distribution of 150 Masimo Rad-57® Pulse Co-Oximeters to every fire district in the state of Delaware. Odessa Fire Company  and Masimo, the inventor of Masimo rainbow Pulse CO-Oximetry™, Masimo rainbow Acoustic Monitoring™, and Masimo SET® Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, jointly announced that 150 Mas...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescure Service fined the China Wok £15,000  A reminder for businesses to makesure they follow the fire safety requirements by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a reminder for businesses to ensure they comply with fire safety requirements after a restaurant owner was slapped with a fine of £15,000 for not abiding by the rules. The breaches came to light after a fire started at...

Negotiations and discussions have been going on the issue of proposed firefighter shift plans Discussions and negotiation on the proposed changes have been going on for five years but have not yet resulted in a collective agreement. The London Fire Brigade has begun the process of formal consultation with the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) on its proposed changes to start and finish times of shifts for London firefighters. Discussion and negotiation on the proposed changes...

The junior firefighter program is open to all youths aged between 13 and 18 The National Junior Firefighter Program serves as an umbrella program  for junior firefighter schemes nationwide to promote youth participation within the fire and emergency services community. The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program, in partnership with Spartan Motors, Inc., California Casualty, and Firehouse Expo, presented the inaugural National Junior...

Superior Uniform Group is the leading manufacturer of uniforms, career and performance apparel and accessories Superior Uniform Group declared the regular quarterly dividend of the company payable by August 30, 2010. Gerald M. Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories announced that the Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per share, payable August 30, 2010, to shareholder...

Tyco's integrated offering is morefocused on the environment Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products [TFS&BP], a business unit of Tyco International Ltd., showcased its latest innovations at Interschutz in a greatly expanded offering that enables the business to provide unrivalled integrated fire safety and building mechanical solutions globally across commerce and industry. While several key new products were spotlighted for the first time in Europe, TFS&BP...

Support of FBU lead Mr Bennett'scase towards victory The Fire Brigades Union and Thompsons Solicitors have secured a ground-breaking victory for firefighter Christopher Bennett after he was sacked for sending an email to colleagues about the fire service's insistence that he used a chair that was injuring his back on nightshifts at work. The Tribunal found that his right to freedom of expression under the Human Rights Act had been breached and that his dismissal was unfa...

The world's first eco-friendly and maintenance free extinguisher now in India Darvesh Group launches ‘Firekiller' - a practical and portable flame suppressant which is also extremely environmentally safe. Darvesh Fire and Safety Industries, a division of Darvesh Group was founded in Mumbai, India by Late Miya Ahmed Sulaiman Sodagar Darvesh in 1909, today launched its ultra portable flame inhibitor – ‘FireKiller’. The newly launched ‘FireKiller&rs...

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service proposals would bring down safety and security measures   Warwickshire FBU Officials are planning branch meetings across the county to gauge members' response to plans to close three fire stations. The move follows last weeks decision by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Authority to close Studley, Warwick and Brinklow stations and replace a whole time day crewing appliance with a small fires unit. The Fire Authority met in full on 2...

Dublin Fire Brigade have just taken delivery of two Class B fire appliances featuring the latest in fire fighting technology. The vehicles - chassis supplied by Dennis Fire of Guildford, body work by Browns Coachworks of Lisburn, N. Ireland - incorporate a Hale compresed air foam system. The larger appliance uses a Hale CAFS200 unit and is providing cover for the new Dublin Port tunnel as the "Tunnel Response Vehicle". Compressed air foam is a mixture of foam, water and air that possesses super...

New operating zone vice presidents will aid Rural/Metro Corporation  Rural/Metro is an excellent and experienced operating company with a long track record as an industry leader. The company has appointed industry leaders as zone vice presidents. Rural/Metro Corporation, a leading provider of ambulance and private fire protection services, announced that it has implemented a new regional zone structure in order to enhance its strategic and organic growth o...

The CSB report leads to improvement on the industrial safety standards The report on 2009 Explosion at Veolia ES technical solutions, LLC by Chemical Safety Board (CSB) calls on the industry to improve safety standards. A Chemical Safety Board (CSB) case study that released on the 2009 explosion and fire at the Veolia ES Technical Solutions L.L.C. facility in West Carrollton, Ohio, calls on the industry to improve safety standards covering hazardous waste processing, han...

The new Oshkosh® Striker® AircraftRescue and Fire Fighting vehicle Category leading ARFF vehicle displayed at Interschutz 2010 - the world’s largest fire and emergency show. Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK], was displaying the new Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle at Interschutz in Leipzig, Germany. Unveiled at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in April, the new Striker features a...

Cardiac arrest was identified as the main cause of firefighters' fatal injuries The 2009 edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) annual firefighter fatality report, Firefighter Fatalities in the United States – 2009 and U.S. Fire Service Fatalities in Structure Fires, 1977-1999, was recently released, showing that 82 firefighters died while on-duty last year. This is the lowest total since 1993 and the third lowest recorded since NFPA bega...

MasterGuard includes fire blanket to its list of fire safety products MasterGuard launched its 'Fire Blanket' - an effective way to extinguish kitchen fires. MasterGuard is pleased to announce the addition of “The Fire Blanket” to their extensive product line. The Fire Blanket, used in Europe for decades, enters the United States with safer, more convenient and effective way to extinguish kitchen fires. MasterGuard is excited to help this European standard ar...

Superior's sales were $26,629,161 for the second quarter 2010 as compared to the second quarter 2009 sales of $24,971,523 The second quarter operating results of Superior Uniform Group reported 7% increase in net sales for the quarter and 42% increase in earnings per share. Superior Uniform Group, Inc., manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, announced that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, sales were $26,629,161, compared with 2009 second qu...

Fire Corps award of  excellence honours fire service professionals of the fire and safety industry  Nominees must be registered with Fire Corps and be part of or affiliated with a fire/EMS department or sponsoring agency representing the fire and emergency services. Does your fire department have an outstanding Fire Corps program to support your emergency personnel? Then recognize their accomplishments by nominating them for the 2010 Fire Corps Award of Excellence....

The training session will boost up the knowledge and skills of junior firefighters The session for junior firefighters is open to youth ages 13-18 and will cover topics such as youth leadership, future paths in the fire service, and youth-led activity ideas. The National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program has partnered with Firehouse Expo, Spartan Motors, Inc., and California Casualty to hold the National Junior Firefighter Academy on Saturday...