http://www.firehouse.com Firehouse.com http://www.firehouse.com/news/10715748/officials-tout-importance-of-usfa-re-authorization/news/10715748/officials-tout-importance-of-usfa-re-authorization U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell told legislators that the agency has much more work to do to support the nation's firefighters. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10715748/officials-tout-importance-of-usfa-re-authorization/news/10715748/officials-tout-importance-of-usfa-re-authorization http://www.firehouse.com/news/10712934/maryland-firefighters-take-cpr-to-the-next-level/news/10712934/maryland-firefighters-take-cpr-to-the-next-level Howard County Fire and Rescue hosted a Resuscitation Academy instructed by medics and medical staff from Seattle this week. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:25:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10712934/maryland-firefighters-take-cpr-to-the-next-level/news/10712934/maryland-firefighters-take-cpr-to-the-next-level http://www.firehouse.com/news/10711563/md-fd-using-arson-awareness-week-to-solve-case/news/10711563/md-fd-using-arson-awareness-week-to-solve-case The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is using Arson Awareness Week to shine a light back on a fire that hurt seven firefighters. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10711563/md-fd-using-arson-awareness-week-to-solve-case/news/10711563/md-fd-using-arson-awareness-week-to-solve-case http://www.firehouse.com/news/10708311/fire-based-ems-departments-honored-at-cfsi-dinner/news/10708311/fire-based-ems-departments-honored-at-cfsi-dinner Three fire-based EMS departments received the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and MedicAlert Foundation. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10708311/fire-based-ems-departments-honored-at-cfsi-dinner/news/10708311/fire-based-ems-departments-honored-at-cfsi-dinner http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706660/hal-bruno-remembered-during-annual-cfsi-dinner/news/10706660/hal-bruno-remembered-during-annual-cfsi-dinner Longtime fire service ambassador Hal Bruno was lauded for his compassion for family members of fallen firefighters at the 24th annual CFSI National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner Thursday night. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706660/hal-bruno-remembered-during-annual-cfsi-dinner/news/10706660/hal-bruno-remembered-during-annual-cfsi-dinner http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706370/federal-officials-share-outlook-for-2012-fire-season/news/10706370/federal-officials-share-outlook-for-2012-fire-season After a fire season last year that ravaged parts of the U.S., officials say they expect more of the same. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10706370/federal-officials-share-outlook-for-2012-fire-season/news/10706370/federal-officials-share-outlook-for-2012-fire-season http://www.firehouse.com/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi Fire and emergency services personnel are visiting their legislators about the importance of the AFG and SAFER grants among other issues. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi/news/10705987/members-of-fire-service-in-washington-dc-for-cfsi http://www.firehouse.com/news/10703836/heroism-firefighter-paul-stoops-franklin-pa-fire-company-4/news/10703836/heroism-firefighter-paul-stoops-franklin-pa-fire-company-4 Paul Stoops' training kicked into high gear upon hearing that dreaded word last March as he approached the scene aboard the ladder truck of Franklin Fire Company 4. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10703836/heroism-firefighter-paul-stoops-franklin-pa-fire-company-4/news/10703836/heroism-firefighter-paul-stoops-franklin-pa-fire-company-4 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10688498/heroism-fdny-firefighter-christopher-pillarella-ladder-83/news/10688498/heroism-fdny-firefighter-christopher-pillarella-ladder-83 Pillarella was responding first-due on a house fire on Dec. 4, 2011 where it was clear there would be little time to attempt to rescue a trapped occupant. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10688498/heroism-fdny-firefighter-christopher-pillarella-ladder-83/news/10688498/heroism-fdny-firefighter-christopher-pillarella-ladder-83 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10689755/heroism-fdny-lt-michael-p-lampasso-ladder-124/news/10689755/heroism-fdny-lt-michael-p-lampasso-ladder-124 FDNY Lt. Michael P. Lampasso of Ladder 124 was involved in the Feb. 28, 2011 rescue of two people at a dwelling where multiple people were trapped. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:59:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10689755/heroism-fdny-lt-michael-p-lampasso-ladder-124/news/10689755/heroism-fdny-lt-michael-p-lampasso-ladder-124 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10695426/heroism-chicago-firefighter-larry-mccormack-squad-5/news/10695426/heroism-chicago-firefighter-larry-mccormack-squad-5 Firefighter Larry McCormack was on Squad 5 on Aug. 25, 2011 when he pulled Firefighter Gerald Carter from a fully involved attic of a 1 1/2 story home in the West Englewood neighborhood. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:29:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10695426/heroism-chicago-firefighter-larry-mccormack-squad-5/news/10695426/heroism-chicago-firefighter-larry-mccormack-squad-5 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10694748/heroism-firefighter-andrew-kolesar-west-haverstraw-ny/news/10694748/heroism-firefighter-andrew-kolesar-west-haverstraw-ny Kolesar saved Capt. Ken Patterson from a blaze in a building that had been illegally converted into apartments. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10694748/heroism-firefighter-andrew-kolesar-west-haverstraw-ny/news/10694748/heroism-firefighter-andrew-kolesar-west-haverstraw-ny http://www.firehouse.com/news/10689742/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-brian-j-appleholm-ladder-48/news/10689742/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-brian-j-appleholm-ladder-48 Appleholm has been recognized for his rescue of a paraplegic man during a March 9, 2011 fire at a six-story building. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:56:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10689742/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-brian-j-appleholm-ladder-48/news/10689742/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-brian-j-appleholm-ladder-48 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10690495/heroism-coeur-dalene-capt-rich-halligan-firefighter-blaine-porter/news/10690495/heroism-coeur-dalene-capt-rich-halligan-firefighter-blaine-porter A water rescue in Idaho last year forced Coeur d'Alene Capt. Rich Halligan and Firefighter Blaine Porter to think outside the box in order to save the life of a 1-year-old girl trapped inside a submerged car. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10690495/heroism-coeur-dalene-capt-rich-halligan-firefighter-blaine-porter/news/10690495/heroism-coeur-dalene-capt-rich-halligan-firefighter-blaine-porter http://www.firehouse.com/news/10688457/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-kevin-j-hogan-ii-ladder-114/news/10688457/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-kevin-j-hogan-ii-ladder-114 FDNY Firefighter Kevin J. Hogan II was named the top Heroism Award winner for 2011 for his rescues of numerous people - including several toddlers and a pregnant woman - at a March 30, 2011 incident. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10688457/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-kevin-j-hogan-ii-ladder-114/news/10688457/heroism-award-fdny-firefighter-kevin-j-hogan-ii-ladder-114 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10633592/calif-fire-department-to-be-outsourced-after-128-years/news/10633592/calif-fire-department-to-be-outsourced-after-128-years Santa Ana Fire Chief David Thomas says he understands the decision. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10633592/calif-fire-department-to-be-outsourced-after-128-years/news/10633592/calif-fire-department-to-be-outsourced-after-128-years http://www.firehouse.com/news/10632238/preparedness-a-common-theme-at-firehouse-world/news/10632238/preparedness-a-common-theme-at-firehouse-world Officials say it's imperative that crews not only conduct drills, but make them realistic and plan for things that have a high probability of occurring. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:40:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10632238/preparedness-a-common-theme-at-firehouse-world/news/10632238/preparedness-a-common-theme-at-firehouse-world http://www.firehouse.com/news/10631765/reno-fire-chief-recalls-tragic-air-show-crash/news/10631765/reno-fire-chief-recalls-tragic-air-show-crash Fire Chief Michael Hernandez recalled the horrific scene, but more importantly, the way his firefighters and those from mutual aid departments worked as a team. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:45:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10631765/reno-fire-chief-recalls-tragic-air-show-crash/news/10631765/reno-fire-chief-recalls-tragic-air-show-crash http://www.firehouse.com/news/10631737/daily-runs-bring-focus-on-fitness-to-firehouse-world/news/10631737/daily-runs-bring-focus-on-fitness-to-firehouse-world The San Diego Firefighters' Emerald Society is sponsoring runs every morning during the conference. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10631737/daily-runs-bring-focus-on-fitness-to-firehouse-world/news/10631737/daily-runs-bring-focus-on-fitness-to-firehouse-world http://www.firehouse.com/news/10626849/large-home-burned-for-nh-live-fire-training/news/10626849/large-home-burned-for-nh-live-fire-training A rambling three-story Victorian structure was used for live fire training in Woodsville, N.H., on Sunday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10626849/large-home-burned-for-nh-live-fire-training/news/10626849/large-home-burned-for-nh-live-fire-training http://www.firehouse.com/article/10623237/indianapolis-responders-ready-for-the-big-game/article/10623237/indianapolis-responders-ready-for-the-big-game Indianapolis EMS is ready for Sunday's kick off, working closely with Indianapolis firefighters in an integrated command and management system. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:54:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/article/10623237/indianapolis-responders-ready-for-the-big-game/article/10623237/indianapolis-responders-ready-for-the-big-game http://www.firehouse.com/news/10622784/md-firefighter-shocked-while-unplugging-shoreline/news/10622784/md-firefighter-shocked-while-unplugging-shoreline To prevent future incidents, Prince George's County officials will be sending out a safety bulletin to remind members to pull from the housing instead of the cord while disconnecting shorelines. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:40:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10622784/md-firefighter-shocked-while-unplugging-shoreline/news/10622784/md-firefighter-shocked-while-unplugging-shoreline http://www.firehouse.com/news/10622189/colleges-on-alert-after-rash-of-campus-related-fires/news/10622189/colleges-on-alert-after-rash-of-campus-related-fires There have already been seven significant campus-related fires this year. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:55:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10622189/colleges-on-alert-after-rash-of-campus-related-fires/news/10622189/colleges-on-alert-after-rash-of-campus-related-fires http://www.firehouse.com/news/10620901/tenn-firefighters-recovering-after-driver-hits-pumper/news/10620901/tenn-firefighters-recovering-after-driver-hits-pumper The crash injured three Braden firefighters, killed the pickup truck's driver and injured its passenger. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:39:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10620901/tenn-firefighters-recovering-after-driver-hits-pumper/news/10620901/tenn-firefighters-recovering-after-driver-hits-pumper http://www.firehouse.com/news/10620640/virginia-department-regroups-after-fire-hits-station/news/10620640/virginia-department-regroups-after-fire-hits-station The blaze at Brosville Community Volunteer Fire & Rescue destroyed two pieces of apparatus. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:05:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10620640/virginia-department-regroups-after-fire-hits-station/news/10620640/virginia-department-regroups-after-fire-hits-station http://www.firehouse.com/photostory/10620490/house-fire-claims-one-in-woodsville-nh/photostory/10620490/house-fire-claims-one-in-woodsville-nh A two-alarm structure fire claimed the life of an occupant in a fast moving blaze that destroyed much of the two-story home. Several pets inside the building were rescued cold and wet, but unharmed. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:05:00 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/photostory/10620490/house-fire-claims-one-in-woodsville-nh/photostory/10620490/house-fire-claims-one-in-woodsville-nh http://www.firehouse.com/news/10454510/black-sunday-firefighter-remembered/news/10454510/black-sunday-firefighter-remembered One of four FDNY firefighters who survived a jump from a blazing Bronx building in 2005 was found dead in his Long Island home Tuesday morning.Lt. Joseph DiBernardo, 40, was seriously injured in the 2005 fall, and eventually was forced to retire from the... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:36:34 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10454510/black-sunday-firefighter-remembered/news/10454510/black-sunday-firefighter-remembered http://www.firehouse.com/news/10457633/eight-nj-firefighters-hurt-in-gas-explosion/news/10457633/eight-nj-firefighters-hurt-in-gas-explosion Eight New Jersey firefighters were taken to a hospital Monday morning after a fire triggered a gas explosion in the basement of a Pennsauken home. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:24:55 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10457633/eight-nj-firefighters-hurt-in-gas-explosion/news/10457633/eight-nj-firefighters-hurt-in-gas-explosion http://www.firehouse.com/news/10457853/hal-bruno-remembered-fondly-at-service/news/10457853/hal-bruno-remembered-fondly-at-service CHEVY CHASE, MD Warm, gentle, friendly, a man of incredible integrity, devoted, passionateThese were just some of the words people used Friday to describe Hal Bruno, fire service legend, political journalist and advocate for survivors of fallen... Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:08:55 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10457853/hal-bruno-remembered-fondly-at-service/news/10457853/hal-bruno-remembered-fondly-at-service http://www.firehouse.com/news/10457863/usfa-official-fire-service-must-adapt-to-change/news/10457863/usfa-official-fire-service-must-adapt-to-change Ken Farmer, chief of the USFA's Prevention and Leadership Development Branch, spoke to attendees at the opening of the VCOSsymposium Friday morning in Clearwater, Fla. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:13:35 -0600 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10457863/usfa-official-fire-service-must-adapt-to-change/news/10457863/usfa-official-fire-service-must-adapt-to-change