Fire-Rescue International 2010 in Chicago

FR1 was in Chicago reporting from Fire-Rescue International 2010, with the latest news — including breaking news, hot products and useful tips from educational sessions.

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USFA head: Public trust in fire service 'fragile'

The fire service is still held in high esteem by the public but the trust and respect is "fragile," Fire-Rescue International was told Friday. "I recognize that that trust is fragile and that many things threaten this trust and confidence," Acting U.S. Fire Administrator Chief Glenn Gaines said. Full Story

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	Charleston Fire Capt. explains conditions at LODD scene The first-arriving engine officer at the Sofa Super Store fire in Charleston has spoken of the fire conditions leading up to the minutes nine firefighters lost their lives. Full Story
	Napolitano vows fire service support Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano pledged continued support to the fire service during a keynote speech at the opening of Fire-Rescue International. Full Story
	Hawaii responders get top IAFC honors for dramatic rescues Four responders who conducted dramatic rescues in poor weather and tough terrain in Hawaii were acknowledged for their bravery at Fire-Rescue International. The incident began with a pilot and student who made a crash landing, but obstacles developed along the way. Full Story
	Charleston leader wins Career Fire Chief of the Year award The man tasked with rebuilding the Charleston Fire Department in the wake of the Sofa Super Store fire that killed nine firefighters was named Career Fire Chief of the Year. Full Story
	Ala. volunteer fire dept. wins new fire truck at FRI Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Volunteer Fire Department took home the new Tradition ES pumper as the top vote-getter among the seven finalist departments in E-One's 'Tell Us Your Story' contest. Full Story
	Chief: Fire departments must change or face extinction Fire departments face extinction if they refuse to adapt and move with the times, a session at Fire-Rescue International in Chicago was told Friday. "If you're an industry that does not progress, does not evolve, it will become extinct," Chief David Daniels said. Full Story
	FRI session outlines key responsibilities for first-due chief officers Battalion Chief Steve Prziborowski, of the Santa Clara County, Calif., Fire Department, proposed his own version of the acronym, saying it should not stand for Chief/Captain Has Arrived On Scene. Full Story

Product Coverage

	Motorola unveils its first radio designed for firefighters The APX 7000XE works to address the key issues faced in extreme situations of loud fireground conditions, large fire gloves that may restrict use of radio controls and distractions stemming from limited screen visibility. Full Story
	Emergency vehicle preemption devices showcased at FRI At Fire-Rescue International in Chicago, the market leader in emergency vehicle preemption devices showcased its latest technology. Full Story
	'Hands-free' bailout-rescue kit debuted at FRI The DEUS 3100 Firefighter Bailout & Rescue Kit has four redundant braking systems to automatically prevent free-fall and protect the user. Full Story
	'Rescue Me' star helps launch cyanide antidote at FRI The CYANOKIT treatment works within minutes and studies have shown a 73 percent survival rate for smoke-inhalation patients. Full Story
	A bright idea: LED triage lights for responders The Emergency/Triage (E/T) lights can be set to the LED colors red, amber, green, and blue (infrared available). They can shine continuously and last three to eight days, or blink and last around seven to twelve days. Full Story
	Tools for responders get more rugged Pelican Products showed off two of their newest products at Fire-Rescue International in Chicago: the 9410 LED and the 1460 EMS Case. Full Story
	Firefighters get electric vehicle response training At Fire-Rescue International in Chicago on Thursday, the NFPA announced a joint effort with Chevrolet and OnStar as to provide electric vehicle safety training for first responders to the scene of an accident. Full Story
	3-D firefighter tracking device unveiled at FRI Finding a trapped firefighter amid fire, smoke and rubble can be challenging for even highly trained rescue teams, but a new personnel tracking system can provide invaluable life-saving data when every second counts. Full Story