Fire Industry News

IamResponding.com Supports the NFFF

IamResponding.com (IaR) has signed on as a new supporter of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). IaR will contribute $25 to the NFFF from every new IaR subscription until the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Oct. 8–9). Those funds will be directed to NFFF programs that honor the fallen, assist their survivors and help prevent future line-of-duty deaths and injuries.

“IamResponding has always been committed to enhancing firefighter safety, with a primary mission of getting more complete crews on the scene faster,” explained Daniel Seidberg, president of IaR. “Reducing response times with IaR results in more complete and more effective crews getting to a safer fireground. We are honored to be able to extend the support of our international network of more than 5,000 subscribing departments to the NFFF’s critical mission and programs, and we look forward to adding the many new subscribers this year who will be the driving force behind this partnership with the NFFF.”

Ronald J. Siarnicki, NFFF executive director expressed his appreciation for IamResponding.com’s commitment to the NFFF mission: “Their generous support will help the Foundation provide valuable resources to the survivors of the fallen and the fire service,” he said.

Scott Safety Awards Grants to Seven Communities in U.S.

Tyco and Scott Safety have awarded $35,000 to support seven community organizations across the United States.

Each grant will be used to fund a specific program, or outreach initiative supporting each group’s local community through efforts like support services, scholarship programs to youth development organizations, and recovery and rehabilitation of injured firefighters and burn victims.

The following organizations received a Tyco grant on behalf of Scott Safety:

Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Burbank, CA
Solutions For At Risk Youth, Inc., Vallejo, CA
D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation, Washington D.C.
Troops to Firefighters, Atlanta, GA
Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation, San Angelo, TX
24-7 Commitment, Lewis Center, OH
International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI)

“Scott Safety is thrilled to support great organizations that help drive a culture of inclusion within the fire services industry,” says Jeff Emery, global marketing director for Scott Safety. “We are so honored to provide needed resources for these groups to help their communities and support those in the industry.”

Minimize Your Risk of Being Defrauded

Businesses and organizations, no matter small or large, are not immune to fraud. Fraud impacts everyone. While we all trust our co-workers, friends and even family members, you can never be too careful. The five most common fraud schemes include: billing fraud, corruption, check tampering, skimming and expense reimbursement fraud. (See the infographic to learn more about fraud, statistics of who it affects and the financial impact.)

Here are some tips to help minimize the risk of fraud at the station and at home:

Have protection plans in place
Require two signatures on checks
Sign checks only after written in full
Never sign blank checks or use signature stamps
Require signature cards on file at the bank
Have an independent third party audit books annually
Do not permit persons with close personal ties (husband/wife. Brother/sister) to have control over check writing
Require purchase orders and invoices for all purchases
Have all financial policies in writing
Review insurance policies for fidelity coverages