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United States Fire Administration seeks a safer July 4th for all residents

Washington D.C. - Fireworks account for a substantial number of preventable injuries and fires each year, especially during the weeks before and after the Fourth of July. Parents need to be especially vigilant during this period, ensuring children do not possess illegal fireworks or mishandle legal ones. Despite federal and state regulations on the type of fireworks available for sale to the public, even fireworks sold legally carry an elevated risk of personal injury. Because of this, the safest way to enjoy them is through public displays.

NFPA seeks fire departments, agencies serving older adults to apply for conference

S.C. city still raw a year after nine died in blaze

CHARLESTON, S.C. Mike Mulkey still expects to see his grown son walk through the back door of his home each evening, still listens for the footsteps of the man who lived to fight fires and died alongside eight comrades doing just that.

NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program to launch the Health and Fitness Advocate (HFA) Program

The NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program is launching the Health and Fitness Advocate (HFA) Program and we are looking to you to help us spread the word. We are currently seeking individual fire and EMS personnel from around the MD/DC/VA area to participate in one of two pilot sessions offered at the NVFC headquarters this summer.

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NFPA PODCASTS

Tunnel Fire Detection Project

Kathleen Almand, Executive Director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, on the new tunnel fire detection study.

July 2008

NFPA s annual firefighter fatality report, a look at the new fire detection study for tunnels, and experts sound off on the dangers of fireworks.

General Session Address

NFPA President Jim Shannon's speech given at the 2008 WSC&E. Get the transcript at http://nfpa.typepad.com/wsce.

June 2008

Highlighting a few of the studies coming out of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the effectiveness of Fire Safe Cigarettes, and we unveil a new safety song for Fire Prevention Week.

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2 EMS Helicopters Collide-7 Dead-LODD

Another tragic EMS/Medivac incident...this time, 2 medical helicopters collided in midair this afternoon killing at least seven people and critically injuring three. All three people on one of the ...

Tagged: Dead, LODD, Collide-7, Helicopters, EMS

Started by FYREWEBMASTER in Jun 30.

What Agency Does Everyone Belong To?

Hey all, I noticed very little to NO discussions here in the EMS section and Im beginning to wonder if we even have any EMS members!! LOL So, I will start the first discussion and hopefully get thi...

Started by Brian "Moose" Jones in Jun 17.

COPSEEK.COM

Brother of Marc Cardinal Ouellet charged with sex crimes

MONTREAL _ The brother of Marc Cardinal Ouellet, archbishop of Quebec City, has been charged with sexually abusing a young girl.

RCMP national drug squad warns BC a leader in global drug trade

RICHMOND, B.C. _ Standing in front of a rainbow array of drugs seized from a British Columbia-based ``super-lab,'' the RCMP federal drug squad issued a warning Thursday: Canada has become a major source for the global drug trade and B.C. is the leader of the pack.

Man who killed Hells Angels biker gets six years for strip club shooting

VAUGHAN, Ont. _ A man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday in connection with the slaying of a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club.

Top Mexican police commander and bodyguard killed in capital city

MEXICO CITY _ A top federal police official and his bodyguard have been shot dead in Mexico City.

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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER

Discussing on-the-job issues and concerns as well as family and friends discuss issues concerning their military loved ones. Remember this IS an open forum and can be seen on USFRA's Main page

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MILITARY HOMEFRONT

Sesame Workshop's Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecomings, Changes

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is continuing its recent highly successful and award winning efforts to provide resources and emotional support to military families with their latest video series.

Troops and the 'New Avengers' Step Into the Line of Fire in Free Comic Book

An all-star cast of Super Heroes is making its way to Base and Post Exchanges across the globe as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and Marvel Comics is set to unveil the latest in a series of free military-only "New Avengers" comic books.

America Supports You: 'Hire A Hero' Launches Campaign to Thank Troops

The goal of a troop-support group's new Web-based campaign is simple: tell the troops "THANK YOU" a million times over.

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USFRA LINK DIRECTORY

USFRA LINK DIRECTORY Add your Fire Department, Police Department, charity, non profit organization, or government links here for FREE! Click on the link above, choose your category then add the lin... Continue

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DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS

When contributing to relief efforts through financial gifts or by donating relief supplies, be sure to give to a reputable, well-established relief organization. This will ensure that your gift mak... Continue

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DISASTER RELIEF-MITIGATION & INFORMATION

FLORIDA FLORIDADISASTER.ORG Florida residents and visitors to the state can prepare for disasters and how citizens can become more involved in the community.

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ABOUT USFRA.ORG

U.S. First Responders Association is a NEW non-profit, social network, catering to firefighters, EMS, rescue, police officers, military and those who support them. The purpose of the United Stat... Continue

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Georgia Firefighters React To Layoffs/Layoffs will force GA department to return grant

Dozens of East Point firefighters arrived at Station One on Monday (6/30/08) for an early morning meeting about their futures. Layoffs will force GA department to return grant The Atlanta Jour...

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Do You Have Enough People to Be Safe? 2 Replies

By Billy Hayes FireRescue1.com As I recently concluded my tenure as chief to move on to the next chapter of my fire service career, I sat down to discuss an important issue with my crews to ask th...

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Started by FYREWEBMASTER in FIREFIGHTER SAFETY. Last reply by FYREWEBMASTER Jul 4.

Chief Size has been battling cancer and succumbed at 04:28 hrs this day. 3 Replies

Greetings Members. We have received the following communiqué from the United Communities Volunteer Fire Department in Queen Anne's County, Maryland regarding the passing of their Fire Chief from ca...

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Started by FYREWEBMASTER in FIREFIGHTER DOWN. Last reply by Brian "Moose" Jones Jul 3.

FIREFIGHTER HOURLY

Venting the Roof: July 8

Topics: Charleston Firefighters Battle Arson Blaze Why Arson Is A National Problem Firefighter Arsonists - Pennsylvania Gets It SUV Versus Fire Apparatus Hydrants Being Vandalized In Virginia Hydrant Locations MP3 File

Charleston Firefighters Battle Arson Fire; Two Firefighters Injured

Two Charleston firefighters suffered ankle injuries and a civilian was flown to a burn unit as fire consumed a house on Sires street in the peninsula. The fire follows a pattern of earlier fires set over the past. The difference...

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Man Calls Police To Report Theft Of Money He Stole

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A Kissimmee man was arrested after he called police to report that he'd been robbed of the money he stole. Police said, early Friday morning, John Opperman-Green robbed a 7-Eleven on Orange Blossom Trail. When he left the store, he tried to get a ride with some… Continue

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Man Says 7-Year-Old Daughter Started Fire That Destroyed Home

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- It was a heartbreaking loss Thursday for a family in Orange County. A single father told Eyewitness News his 7-year-old daughter intentionally started a fire that destroyed their mobile home on East Pineloch Avenue, near Orange Avenue and Michigan Avenue. David Bovi… Continue

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Challenge to Re-launch Late Summer 2008

Challenge to Re-launch Late Summer 2008 The NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program is excited to launch a new Fired Up For Fitness Challenge this summer as part of the Adopt the Program initiative. The new Challenge will repl… Continue

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USFRA.ORG SPOTLIGHT VIDEO

LADY FIREFIGHTERS - Taking the Heat

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Police Forum

Terminating vehicle pursuits

Submitted by: Officer Marc Young, Murrieta (CA) PD Recently I was selected to go over our department's vehicle pursuit police. As we were going over the review in briefing, one of my partners brou...

Tagged: pursuits, vehicle, Terminating

Started by FYREWEBMASTER in Jun 10.

Sheriff's Commander Resigns Amid Prostitute's Accusations

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A commander with the Orange County Sheriff's Office submitted a letter of resignation Tuesday after accusations emerged that he had sex with a prostitute. Commander Steve Yo...

Tagged: prostitute, county, sherrif, police, accusations

Started by FYREWEBMASTER in May 27.

USFRA FEATURED VIDEOS

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July 9Wednesday

The Bill Shearer International ALS/BLS Competition 2008
July 9, 2008 at 6am to July 10, 2008 at 6pm – The Rosen Centre Hotel
The Bill Shearer International ALS/BLS Competition 2008 provides EMT and Paramedic Teams the opportunity to compete against other National and International ALS/BLS Teams. Any EMS agency currently...
Organized by Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center | Type: Conference

July 10Thursday

ClinCon 2008
July 10, 2008 at 6am to July 13, 2008 at 6pm – Orlando, Florida
ClinCon 2008 is designed to create an educational experience that will help EMS Personnel provide the highest quality prehospital care to their patients. Thetime has come for practical, research ba...
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ClinCon 2008
July 10, 2008 at 6am to July 13, 2008 at 6pm – The Rosen Centre Hotel
ClinCon 2008 is designed to create an educational experience that will help EMS Personnel provide the highest quality prehospital care to their patients. The time has come for practical, research b...
Organized by Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center | Type: Expo/Conference

July 17Thursday

Water Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy
July 17, 2008 at 6am to July 20, 2008 at 6pm – Keene, New Hampshire
Intensive 4-day training program designed to train and authorized Water Rescue Instructors for Public Safety and Rescue Agencies. Access Educational Programs Section at www.lifesaving.com for more ...
Organized by Gerald M. Dworkin | Type: Seminar

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