http://www.firehouse.com Firehouse.com http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720212/philadelphia-fire-union-calls-for-commissioner-deputies-to-resign/news/10720212/philadelphia-fire-union-calls-for-commissioner-deputies-to-resign Union leaders want Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers and Deputy Commissioners Ernest Hargett and John Devlin to step down after a blaze that killed Lt. Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720212/philadelphia-fire-union-calls-for-commissioner-deputies-to-resign/news/10720212/philadelphia-fire-union-calls-for-commissioner-deputies-to-resign http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720101/one-dead-10-injured-in-explosion-at-illinois-business/news/10720101/one-dead-10-injured-in-explosion-at-illinois-business A machine exploded inside an Arlington Heights building Tuesday, releasing chemical fumes. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720101/one-dead-10-injured-in-explosion-at-illinois-business/news/10720101/one-dead-10-injured-in-explosion-at-illinois-business http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720110/smoke-detectors-in-fatal-kansas-city-fire-melted/news/10720110/smoke-detectors-in-fatal-kansas-city-fire-melted A woman died from injuries in the fire that melted smoke detectors off the wall. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720110/smoke-detectors-in-fatal-kansas-city-fire-melted/news/10720110/smoke-detectors-in-fatal-kansas-city-fire-melted http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720108/calif-firefighter-delivers-baby-in-hospital-parking-lot/news/10720108/calif-firefighter-delivers-baby-in-hospital-parking-lot Firefighter/Paramedic Wayne Fraser suited up, and jumped into the engine with two other firefighters to respond to the call. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:05:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720108/calif-firefighter-delivers-baby-in-hospital-parking-lot/news/10720108/calif-firefighter-delivers-baby-in-hospital-parking-lot http://www.firehouse.com/article/10710954/location-location-location-the-first-due-truck/article/10710954/location-location-location-the-first-due-truck The success of the first-arriving truck company is contingent on a number of factors: they should be properly equipped, well trained, adequately staffed and respond using the safest and most efficient path of travel from the station to the incident scene... Tue, 22 May 2012 15:01:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/article/10710954/location-location-location-the-first-due-truck/article/10710954/location-location-location-the-first-due-truck http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720103/no-firefighters-from-ny-fd-able-to-respond-to-blaze/news/10720103/no-firefighters-from-ny-fd-able-to-respond-to-blaze There were no Evans Mills volunteers available to respond to a house fire in their district Monday morning. Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10720103/no-firefighters-from-ny-fd-able-to-respond-to-blaze/news/10720103/no-firefighters-from-ny-fd-able-to-respond-to-blaze http://www.firehouse.com/video/10719947/2012-wildfire-season-kicks-off/video/10719947/2012-wildfire-season-kicks-off Fire officials in Kern County, Calif. identified two challenges they'll be facing during the summer. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:48:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/video/10719947/2012-wildfire-season-kicks-off/video/10719947/2012-wildfire-season-kicks-off http://www.firehouse.com/blog/10719755/happy-ems-week/blog/10719755/happy-ems-week I would like to personally thank everyone for choosing a career in the Emergency Medical Services. You should take a moment this week to think on how you have affected someone's life and be proud. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:44:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/blog/10719755/happy-ems-week/blog/10719755/happy-ems-week http://www.firehouse.com/document/10719795/firehousecom-weekly-drill-no-72-pdf/document/10719795/firehousecom-weekly-drill-no-72-pdf Tue, 22 May 2012 09:32:14 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/document/10719795/firehousecom-weekly-drill-no-72-pdf/document/10719795/firehousecom-weekly-drill-no-72-pdf http://www.firehouse.com/podcast/10714314/the-buzz-on-technical-rescue-chemical-suicide-awareness/podcast/10714314/the-buzz-on-technical-rescue-chemical-suicide-awareness Capt. Mark Schmitt talks about the challenges that first responders face at chemical suicide incidents. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:19:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/podcast/10714314/the-buzz-on-technical-rescue-chemical-suicide-awareness/podcast/10714314/the-buzz-on-technical-rescue-chemical-suicide-awareness http://www.firehouse.com/press_release/10719773/esri-expert-to-discuss-resilient-cloud-at-tm-forum-management-world/press_release/10719773/esri-expert-to-discuss-resilient-cloud-at-tm-forum-management-world Telecom Service Providers Will Gain Insights on How to Preempt Threats Tue, 22 May 2012 09:07:48 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/press_release/10719773/esri-expert-to-discuss-resilient-cloud-at-tm-forum-management-world/press_release/10719773/esri-expert-to-discuss-resilient-cloud-at-tm-forum-management-world http://www.firehouse.com/press_release/10719770/pelican-products-receives-presidential-e-award-for-exports/press_release/10719770/pelican-products-receives-presidential-e-award-for-exports Torrance, CA May 18, 2012 Yesterday, Pelican Products was awarded the Presidential E Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary, John Bryson, at the White House in Washington, D.C. The E Awards are the highest... Tue, 22 May 2012 09:05:56 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/press_release/10719770/pelican-products-receives-presidential-e-award-for-exports/press_release/10719770/pelican-products-receives-presidential-e-award-for-exports http://www.firehouse.com/press_release/10719767/phenix-technology-teams-with-mn8-foxfire-in-offering-foxfire-illuminating-fire/press_release/10719767/phenix-technology-teams-with-mn8-foxfire-in-offering-foxfire-illuminating-fire Cincinnati, OH, May 21, 2012 Phenix Technology, the manufacturer of Phenix Fire Helmets, is pleased to announce its partnership with MN8-Foxfire, the developer of Foxfire illuminating fire safety products for firefighters, in offering Foxfire... Tue, 22 May 2012 09:03:42 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/press_release/10719767/phenix-technology-teams-with-mn8-foxfire-in-offering-foxfire-illuminating-fire/press_release/10719767/phenix-technology-teams-with-mn8-foxfire-in-offering-foxfire-illuminating-fire http://www.firehouse.com/photostory/10719601/fire-ravages-ohio-home-under-renovation/photostory/10719601/fire-ravages-ohio-home-under-renovation Ohio firefighters battled a early-morning house fire in Casstown on May 21. A neighbor called the Miami County, Ohio 911 dispatch center around 5:45 a.m. and reported that his house next store was on fire. Fire was blazing through the roof on... Tue, 22 May 2012 08:55:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/photostory/10719601/fire-ravages-ohio-home-under-renovation/photostory/10719601/fire-ravages-ohio-home-under-renovation http://www.firehouse.com/job/10719657/firefighter-emt/job/10719657/firefighter-emt Requirements: Applicants must possess Firefighter I/II Maine Certification, a Maine Basic EMT license and have Basic Pumps certification. In addition, applicants must be at least age 21, with a clean driving record, and have a minimum high school... Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/job/10719657/firefighter-emt/job/10719657/firefighter-emt http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719639/nh-firefighters-escape-after-collapse-at-4-alarmer/news/10719639/nh-firefighters-escape-after-collapse-at-4-alarmer Several Manchester firefighters were pinned down by the ceiling. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719639/nh-firefighters-escape-after-collapse-at-4-alarmer/news/10719639/nh-firefighters-escape-after-collapse-at-4-alarmer http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719638/mass-firefighter-recalls-shielding-crash-victim/news/10719638/mass-firefighter-recalls-shielding-crash-victim Beverly Lt. Paul Rideout's heroic effort was ultimately in vain. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:10:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719638/mass-firefighter-recalls-shielding-crash-victim/news/10719638/mass-firefighter-recalls-shielding-crash-victim http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719637/ny-bill-would-increase-penalty-for-killing-responders/news/10719637/ny-bill-would-increase-penalty-for-killing-responders If the bill becomes a law, people who kill responders will be charged with first-degree murder. Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719637/ny-bill-would-increase-penalty-for-killing-responders/news/10719637/ny-bill-would-increase-penalty-for-killing-responders http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department Allen Park is considering subcontracting its police and fire services with a neighboring community. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:45:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department/news/10719953/michigan-city-considers-outsourcing-fire-department http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719681/transferred-dc-battalion-chief-claims-retaliation/news/10719681/transferred-dc-battalion-chief-claims-retaliation Battalion Chief Kevin Sloan was transferred in what he says is retaliation for going against the wishes of the Chief Ellerbe. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:20:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719681/transferred-dc-battalion-chief-claims-retaliation/news/10719681/transferred-dc-battalion-chief-claims-retaliation http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719680/former-va-firefighter-settles-sexual-harassment-suit/news/10719680/former-va-firefighter-settles-sexual-harassment-suit Charges included that the woman's recruitment officer asked during her interview if she "enjoyed being watched while she had sex." Tue, 22 May 2012 06:15:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719680/former-va-firefighter-settles-sexual-harassment-suit/news/10719680/former-va-firefighter-settles-sexual-harassment-suit http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719746/firefighters-rescue-man-after-niagara-falls-plunge/news/10719746/firefighters-rescue-man-after-niagara-falls-plunge Firefighters rappelled down the steep and rocky gorge and pulled the man in a basket back up the cliff. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:14:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719746/firefighters-rescue-man-after-niagara-falls-plunge/news/10719746/firefighters-rescue-man-after-niagara-falls-plunge http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719682/conn-mayors-proposal-to-save-firefighter-jobs-denied/news/10719682/conn-mayors-proposal-to-save-firefighter-jobs-denied New London Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio offered the City Council a way on Monday to avoid laying off 25 firefighters -- put $600,000 back in the budget and raise taxes. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:10:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719682/conn-mayors-proposal-to-save-firefighter-jobs-denied/news/10719682/conn-mayors-proposal-to-save-firefighter-jobs-denied http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719679/nh-officials-suspect-arson-in-rash-of-brush-fires/news/10719679/nh-officials-suspect-arson-in-rash-of-brush-fires A brush fire that injured a firefighter on Saturday is the third in a series of suspicious blazes all believed to have been ignited by the same party. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:05:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719679/nh-officials-suspect-arson-in-rash-of-brush-fires/news/10719679/nh-officials-suspect-arson-in-rash-of-brush-fires http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719798/tent-collapse-sparks-call-for-safety-review-in-missouri/news/10719798/tent-collapse-sparks-call-for-safety-review-in-missouri Fire marshals in the state have been discussing their tent permitting regulations and how far they go to ensure public safety. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:02:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719798/tent-collapse-sparks-call-for-safety-review-in-missouri/news/10719798/tent-collapse-sparks-call-for-safety-review-in-missouri http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719683/animals-perish-in-raging-fire-at-illinois-pet-store/news/10719683/animals-perish-in-raging-fire-at-illinois-pet-store Snakes, hamsters, fish, birds and several other animals perished early Sunday morning when a massive fire tore through a Beach Park pet store. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719683/animals-perish-in-raging-fire-at-illinois-pet-store/news/10719683/animals-perish-in-raging-fire-at-illinois-pet-store http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719552/pa-towns-suit-against-fire-union-could-take-months/news/10719552/pa-towns-suit-against-fire-union-could-take-months Chambersburg's lawsuit against IAFF Local 1813 and two of its officers came after the union allegedly ordered it's members to boycott volunteer fire services. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/news/10719552/pa-towns-suit-against-fire-union-could-take-months/news/10719552/pa-towns-suit-against-fire-union-could-take-months http://www.firehouse.com/job/10719586/firefighter/job/10719586/firefighter * Be at least 18 years old and not more than 35 years of age on the date which he/she applies * Have a high school diploma or GED * Be a citizen of the United States * Successfully complete & pass various mandatory examinations (including a physical... Mon, 21 May 2012 16:19:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/job/10719586/firefighter/job/10719586/firefighter http://www.firehouse.com/job/10719569/firefighter-paramedic/job/10719569/firefighter-paramedic The City of Broken Arrow is seeking applicants for Firefighter/Paramedic to participate in a written examination on July 12rd and 14th, 2012, and a physical agility test - date to be announced. Applications must be received by June 15, 2012, to... Mon, 21 May 2012 16:10:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/job/10719569/firefighter-paramedic/job/10719569/firefighter-paramedic http://www.firehouse.com/photostory/10719512/children-escape-from-nj-house-fire/photostory/10719512/children-escape-from-nj-house-fire A smoke condition existed throughout the home with a report of two children still inside. Firefighters made entry into the home and started vigorously searching for the missing children. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.firehouse.com/photostory/10719512/children-escape-from-nj-house-fire/photostory/10719512/children-escape-from-nj-house-fire