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St. Pete FD Honors Hero 2 When Gus Hertz took his family to St. Petersburg, FL, for a summer vacation, he probably thought about bringing home a memento or two, but he probably never imagined one of them would be the Heroic Citizen Award. But...

Article • August 1st, 2012

For the Record 8/12

LODDs Hit 35-Year Low The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its annual Firefighter Fatality Report in June showing a total of 61 on-duty firefighter deaths in the United States in 2011, the lowest annual total of firefighter...

Article • August 1st, 2012

Hot Shots 8/12

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, MAY 27, 2012 – Minneapolis crews were called to this three-alarm fire at the Walker Community Church as a massive storm swept through the area. Five firefighters were burned, one seriously, when the fire erupted on them while...

Article • August 1st, 2012

Industry News 8/12

THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE has awarded contracts to four companies to provide a total of seven next-generation airtankers for wildfire suppression. “This is a major milestone in our efforts to modernize the large airtanker fleet, which plays a vital...

Article • August 1st, 2012

3-Alarm Fire Damages 170-Year-Old Church in Somers

On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, a three-alarm fire destroyed a portion of the historic Somers Congregational United Church of Christ in Somers, CT. Numerous master streams and handlines were put into operation, but the church became fully involved within 30...

Article • August 1st, 2012

Report: State Buildings Could Endanger FDNY Crews

More than 600 state buildings don't follow the city's fire codes.

News • July 31st, 2012

Pa. Fire Union, City Reach Settlement Over Wages

Scranton will pay in full for the withheld wages, along with 6% interest.

News • July 31st, 2012

Pa. Assistant Fire Chief Credited With Saving Crew

Mill Creek Assistant Chief Wayne Cohenour took the wheel of the out-of-control engine after Firefighter Mark Snyder suffered a seizure while driving the rig back to the station early Monday morning.

News • July 30th, 2012

N.C. FD Makes Changes One Year After Captain's Death

The Asheville Fire Department plans to add more commanders at major incidents after an office building blaze that killed a firefighter one year ago.

News • July 30th, 2012

Indianapolis Investigates Suspicious House Fires

Fire Department crews investigated the latest in a string of overnight vacant house fires on Friday.

News • July 27th, 2012

Las Vegas Rescuer: High-Risk Rescue 'Fun'

As Ray Spigner dangled over the side of the Vdara Hotel, he says he had no worries because he trusted in his equipment, team and training.

News • July 27th, 2012

Wildfires Fought Using Data, Spacecraft, Drones

In the past couple of years, firefighters have gained a significant advantage against wildfires.

News • July 27th, 2012

Bullard Introduces New Eclipse LD Thermal Imager

The Eclipse LD is a new high-performance thermal imager from Bullard, the leader in thermal imaging technology for the fire service. Combining the compact, sleek design of the Eclipse, the Eclipse LD is equipped with a state-of-the-art thermal imaging...

Press Release • July 27th, 2012

TetraKO Introduces New TurboMixer and Wildland Skid Firefighting Delivery Systems

New products provide optimal delivery of TetraKO water enhancer.

Product • July 27th, 2012

WPI to Host International Workshop Focused on Technology Solutions for First Responders

First public demonstration of Department of Homeland Security’s GLANSER first responder location system to take place; session on military and training systems

Press Release • July 27th, 2012

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