FireRescue1 was in Dallas reporting on daily show coverage from Fire-Rescue International 2009, with the latest news from the show — including breaking news, hot products and useful tips from educational sessions. Be sure to check out our full coverage below for a recap of important speakers, sessions, awards and much more.
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FEMA head seeks to put 'fire back in USFA'FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate condemned the fact the United States is not a leader in fire safety.
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USFA head promises aggressive approach to reducing LODDs Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran promised an "assertive and aggressive" approach. Full story
DHS Secretary urges swine flu readiness Secretary Janet Napolitano admitted Thursday the swine flu vaccine is unlikely to be ready for the start of the next expected wave of H1N1. Full story
IAFC safety head wants focus on community IAFC safety head Chief David Daniels questioned how many departments are truly relevant to their communities. He said many organizations have shifted away from what should be the number one priority of serving the "customers" in their districts. Full story
Fire Chief of the Year awards announced at FRI Now in its 14th year, the awards were presented during the opening ceremonies. Chief Randy Bruegman, of the Fresno, Calif., Department, won the career honor and Chief James Seavey, of the Cabin John Park, Md., Fire Department received the volunteer trophy. Full story
Dallas Fire-Rescue wins wellness-fitness award The department created a comprehensive program to increase the awareness of its personnel about their health and wellbeing through a series of medical evaluations and physical fitness assessments. Full story
Miami firefighter honored for giving air to trapped victims Firefighter Nicholas DiGiacomo was given the International Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor for relinquishing his own air pack and mask, passing it through a porthole to trapped individuals during a fire on a yacht. Full story
Minn. Chief: Culture puts firefighters at risk every day The belief that near misses are acceptable and "the need for speed" are cultural factors that need to be addressed to reduce LODDs, a Minnesota chief told FRI on Thursday. Full story
Multiple-choice promotion tests flawed, FRI session told Departments should scrutinize the use of multiple-choice testing in promotional exams in the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling on the "New Haven 20," a session at FRI was told Thursday. Full story
FRI session outlines firefighter safety initiatives FireRescue1 columnist Billy Hayes examined the "A-B-C's" of safety leadership. Hayes and Chief Ron Dennis outlined how the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives can be a blueprint for setting leadership examples and achieving success. Full story
Narrowbanding deadlines analyzed in communications session Fire chiefs were reminded the clock is ticking to plan and implement narrowbanding during a special communications session. The FCC is requiring radio systems in 150-174 and 421-512 MHz operate at 12.5 kHz efficiency by January 1, 2013. Full story
'Near-Miss Big Book' aims to promote safety dialogue The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System has launched its latest "Near-Miss Big Book," an initiative aimed at increasing safety discussion around kitchen tables in departments nationwide. Full story
