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Senate Re-Authorizes USFA, FIRE, SAFER Grants

Senators apparently listened to the calls from the nation's responders Thursday as they voted unanimously to re-authorize the USFA as well as two important grant programs.

News • November 30th, 2012

CFSI Urges Calls to Senators to Save Grant Programs

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) says the U.S. Senate is considering legislation to reauthorize federal grant programs and urges responders to call Senators to express their support.

News • November 29th, 2012

Experts: Social Media Policies, Training Needed for FDs

Dave Statter and Curt Varone said that recent incidents highlight the need for fire departments to take a closer look at how they handle actions by their members on social media websites.

News • October 24th, 2012

Firefighters Encouraged to Adopt Code of Ethics

The document now graces the walls of classroom buildings at the NFA.

News • October 16th, 2012

Ore. Fire Marshals Get Animated for Prevention Week

The Oregon fire Marshals Association is promoting National Fire Prevention Week with both seriousness and humor, sharing cartoon images of their board members along with the safety messages they each wish to spread.

News • October 12th, 2012

Instructor Who Died at Fire Academy Remembered

For nearly 30 years, Timothy R.S. Campbell was a familiar face at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute.

News • October 11th, 2012

Ill. FD Thinks Outside the Box With 'Cardboard Brian'

The life-size cardboard cutout of a firefighter in full turnout gear will be placed in places such as the library, community center and schools and will be used throughout the year.

News • October 11th, 2012

Michigan Departments Team Up for Fire Prevention

Several departments in the state aim to get a bigger bang for their buck.

News • October 10th, 2012

Ill. FD Sees Positive Impact With Pizza Partnership

Following their Fire Prevention Week partnership with Domino’s, the Washington Volunteer Fire Department has seen a jump in the number of local households that have working smoke detectors.

News • October 9th, 2012

Survivors Awestruck During Wreath Laying

A wreath was laid on behalf of fallen firefighters Thursday.

News • October 5th, 2012

NFPA Fire Prevention Week 2012 to Run Oct. 7-13

A special new component this year is Sparky's Wish List.

News • October 5th, 2012

Final Preparations Made for Memorial Weekend

Returning survivors and NFFF staff are busy getting ready.

News • October 4th, 2012

Bells Across America Gaining Momentum

Bells and alarms across the nation will sound as a tribute.

News • October 2nd, 2012

Worcester Workshop Focuses on Future Technology

Users and developers at the DHS and WPI Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking Annual Technology Workshop proposed ideas for “what’s next for first responders.“

News • August 9th, 2012

Firefighter Locator Test a Success at WPI Workshop

New technology designed to track and locate firefighters was successfully tested during the annual at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tuesday.

News • August 8th, 2012

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