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Idaho Firefighters Feel The Heat During Training

It's hot inside the burn trailer. It's 200 degrees at the bottom of the room and 1500 degrees near the ceiling with just a small fire burning in the corner of the partitioned box car used for training by area firefighters

News • November 17th, 2003

After Rigorous Training Period, Five New Indiana Firefighter Recruits Ready To Go

Six weeks of firefighter training. One week of emergency medical training. Countless tests, examinations and strenuous physical activities

News • November 17th, 2003

To Save A Dummy In Distress During Florida Training

Firefighter Anthony Rinehart performs rescue procedures on a mannikin while suspended seven floors above the ground

News • November 16th, 2003

FEMA Special Review Of Firefighter Training Uncovers Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Tragic Outcome

A technical special report on the risks of firefighting training and ways to reduce deaths and injuries is being released by the Department of Homeland Security¡?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today

News • November 6th, 2003

National Fire Academy Announces Second Semester Enrollment Period Is Now Open

The United States Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) is now accepting applications for its second semester residential program, which begins April 1, 2004 and ends September 30, 2004.

News • November 4th, 2003

Baltimore City 'Operation Down Under' Rescheduled

On November 15 – 16, 2003 the Baltimore City Fire Department will host a regional training exercise, “Operation Down Under”, in East Baltimore simulating a domestic terrorist attack on the Baltimore Metro Subway’s Johns Hopkins station.

News • October 29th, 2003

Florida Training Drill Closes Patrick Gate, Parking Lot

Police and fire engine activity at Patrick Air Force Base is part of an exercise drill that will continue throughout the week

News • October 28th, 2003

Pennsylvania Emergency Teams Respond To Terrorism Drill

More than 200 police, firefighters and emergency medical teams participated in a readiness drill on the West Busway Sunday morning. The drill was designed to help emergency personnel prepare for a possible terrorist attack

News • October 20th, 2003

Ontario Search & Rescue Workshop Set

Search and rescue experts from across Canada and around the world will be converging on Kingston, Ontario from October 15 to 18, 2003 for SARSCENE 2003, Canada's largest symposium on search and rescue.

News • October 9th, 2003

Tennessee Disaster Drill Hits 911 Phone Snag

During a mock disaster drill at Rossville Middle School on Tuesday, a 911 cell phone call from the school secretary was routed to Chattanooga, which delayed EMS crews, Rossville Fire Chief Bill Eaves said.

News • October 9th, 2003

Seattle, Washington Battalion Chief Tied To Training Injury

A battalion chief who led a class of Seattle fire recruits two years ago when one man was critically hurt has again been connected to a training injury that sent a firefighter to the hospital.

News • October 8th, 2003

Unfriendly Confines In Iowa

A series of new three–foot tunnels buried under Central Fire Station help Burlington firefighters train for rescuing those trapped in confined spaces

News • October 1st, 2003

Pembroke Pines, Florida To Build Its Own Fire-Training Facility

Pembroke Pines firefighters will soon be training in their own backyard

News • October 1st, 2003

Iowa 'House Fire' Exercise Helps Train Firefighters

In the old days, the only way to practice battling blazes in buildings was to light an abandoned house on fire and send in firefighters. Thanks to high-tech training equipment provided by the state, firefighters can get safer hands-on practice

News • September 25th, 2003

Florida Firefighters to Use Abandoned High-Rise for Training

Walter Industries has agreed to let the Tampa and Hillsborough fire departments use its abandoned headquarters on N Dale Mabry Highway to train for disasters.

News • September 12th, 2003

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