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Fire Administrator Advocates Technology at Workshop

U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell Jr. says there’s been an evolution in technology in the fire service over the years and there’s no better time for it to continue and blossom than now.

News • August 7th, 2012

Astronaut Draws Parallels With Firefighting at FRI

Astronaut Mike Mullane addressed the fire service about self-leadership and safety in hazardous environments on Friday at Fire-Rescue International.

News • August 3rd, 2012

Calif. Chiefs Talk About 'Optimal Outcome' Program

Orange County Fire Authority officials spoke at Fire-Rescue International.

News • August 3rd, 2012

Experts Present Update on Broadband for Public Safety

A panel at Fire-Rescue International this week discussed the history of public safety’s fight for broadband.

News • August 2nd, 2012

N.C. Fire Officials Present 'Fire Chief's Energy Challenge'

The town of Cary is on a mission after receiving a federal grant to implement sustainability initiatives at home and to spread the message outward.

News • August 2nd, 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

Building Code Legislation Aims to Save Lives, Funding

A bi-partisan bill aiming to reduce loss of life and damages after disasters has a Congressional hearing set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET.

News • July 23rd, 2012

Truck Company Staffing Examined at Firehouse Expo

FDNY Firefighter Jim Ogle offered tips on effective truck company work with a variety of staffing levels.

News • July 23rd, 2012

Importance of Developing Best Practices Discussed

Chesterfield, Va. Battalion Chief Mark Nugent, who spoke at Firehouse Expo, said implementation of ideas should follow the schedule of planning, and that failure should not be a deterrent.

News • July 23rd, 2012

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb a Family Affair

A number of children joined their responder parents at the second annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's Stair Climb on Thursday.

News • July 20th, 2012

Rescue Tools Presentation Back at Firehouse Expo

The class is a resurrection of a presentation that had been led by the late Chief Ray Downey of FDNY, who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

News • July 20th, 2012

Social Events Enhance Fun at Firehouse Expo

New this year were a few networking and socializing events, including a benefit show featuring an illusionist and a headlining comedian.

News • July 20th, 2012

'Just Another Drunk, Or Is It?' Discussed at Expo

It can be too easy to dismiss the patient with slurred speech, an odor on his breath and an altered mental status as an intoxicated person, according to Emery (Paul) Roberts with Fines Creek (N.C.) Fire Department.

News • July 20th, 2012

Opening Ceremonies Mark Start of Firehouse Expo

Attendees packed the Holiday Ballroom of the Hilton Baltimore Thursday.

News • July 19th, 2012

Final Preparations Underway for Firehouse Expo

Vendors were busy setting up booths and creating the perfect displays for their equipment as they readied for the opening of Firehouse Expo 2012.

News • July 18th, 2012

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