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  • Experts Share 10 Ways to Stay 'Safe'

    Bill Tricarico and David Denniston don’t like it, but aren’t surprised, when they get calls from fire departments saying, “We’ve got a little problem,” or “You’re not going to believe this one.”

    Article • July 26th, 2010

  • NFFF to Turn Focus on Mental Health

    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation announced Friday more resources on mental health will be available for personnel.

    Article • July 26th, 2010

  • Issue of 'Firefighters Charged With Manslaughter' Discussed at Expo

    Responders at all levels have been charged, and in some cases convicted, of manslaughter despite their overall mission to help – not harm – others.

    Article • July 24th, 2010

  • Thorny Issues Examined in Law Update

    Although the biggest legal stir of the last year was the 2009 Ricci v. DeStefano case regarding promotional testing, there have been plenty of additional issues in the courts that impact the fire service, attendees heard at Firehouse Expo 2010.

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Rail Disasters a Matter of ‘When, Not If’

    Every 90 minutes a train derails, and when something goes wrong, the potential for catastrophic damage and casualty is huge.

    News • July 23rd, 2010

  • Apparatus Learn to ‘Talk’ Via Web

    On modern fire apparatus and emergency vehicles is a storehouse of information that can help mechanics determine when it’s time for preventative maintenance, and tell a chief officer that someone violated department policies by driving too fast or...

    News • July 23rd, 2010

  • Worcester Deputy Chief Shares His Wisdom of 'Shave Every Day'

    Worcester, Mass. Deputy Fire Chief John Sullivan has a philosophy – Shave Every Day and his firefighters will be safe.

    News • July 23rd, 2010

  • Chiefs Find New Ways to Communicate

    Some chiefs have used technology to allow them to better communicate with firefighters and officers.

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Former Illinois Chief Who Lost Son to Suicide Puts Focus on Mental Health

    Former Fire Chief Patrick Kenny talked about the death of his son and the need to shine a light on mental health in the fire service.

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Expo Examines Everyday Emergencies

    While there may be a decrease in the number of fires being fought nationwide, fire departments are increasingly being called upon for other kinds of emergencies on a daily basis.

    News • July 23rd, 2010

  • Firehouse Expo Instructor Saves Wife

    When Tony Tricarico got the call Thursday morning from his wife telling him she was trapped in a hotel elevator, he thought it was a joke.

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Standard Will Change Thermal Imagers

    BALTIMORE, Md. -- The current inventory of thermal imaging cameras available to departments can be confusing to navigate due to unique features on each model.With the creation of NFPA 1801 -- released at the beginning of this year -- this should soon...

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Coordination Between Fire, Police Has Improved Since Columbine Shooting

    BALTIMORE, Md. -- When the first responders arrived at Columbine High School in Littleton, Col., they had no idea of the magnitude of the event.Firefighters and EMTs stopped in front of the school where students were running toward them. They found a...

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Expo: Level Funded Budget Is a Win

    Lt. James Kirsch of the Bergenfield (N.J.) Fire Department said there's no panacea, or magic bullet, that will miraculously make fire departments' economic woes disappear. He does, however, have a bunch of tips to help lessen the pain. " In these...

    News • July 23rd, 2010

  • Baltimore Welcomes Firehouse Expo
    Baltimore Welcomes Firehouse Expo

    Firehouse Expo 2010 officially opened this Wednesday in Baltimore, Md.

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

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