Recent Fire News

• Safariland debuts fire-specific communications systems at FDIC 2018

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  A stand-alone primary radio communication system and high temperature headset will be displayed

• FLIR announces investment in DroneSense

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  The investment will allow the two companies to develop UAS solutions for first responders

• Hero Wipes to unveil new bloodborne pathogen antiseptic wipes

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  The wipes clean and kill 99.9 percent of germs to reduce the risk of infection

• MCB to launch country music video at FDIC 2018

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  Attendees who visit the company's booth to watch a live performance will receive a card for free download of "Big Red Truck (A Firefighter's Life)"

• AMKUS releases next generation of ION battery powered rescue tool

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  The ION 2.0 cutter, spreaders, combination tool and RAM utilize the DEWALT FLE XVOLTTM battery platform

• Pierce to feature latest apparatus, technology at FDIC 2018

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  The company's display will include a clean cab pumper and the all-new Saber

• CMC to showcase intuitive bailout system at FDIC 2018

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  The LEVR System offers easy payout, reliable edge transition and simple descent control

• Petzl to debut new headlamps at FDIC 2018

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  The new line of headlamps offers increased function, durability and brightness

• Honeywell, DuPont to give 20 first responder scholarships at FDIC

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  The scholarships encourage accelerated leadership development for select firefighters, emergency medical and hazmat personnel

• 1 dead after firefighters hear gunshots while battling blaze

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  The suspect, who appeared to be suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition

• W.Va. fire chief makes TIME’s top 100 influential people list

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  Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader, who was recently featured in the Netflix documentary “Heroin(e),” was recognized for raising awareness about the opioid crisis

• LODD: Va. firefighter dies after responding to 2 fires

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  Herbert Wilcox, 77, was found unresponsive at his home by his wife after complaining of neck and back pain the day before

• Police officer gives firefighter 'Sorry I tased you' cake

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  Officer Darcy Workman says she accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital

• Firefighter with cancer records warning before dying

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  Grant Dalton’s wife recorded him stressing the importance of cancer prevention while he was undergoing chemo treatment

• Officials: Ky. firefighter-EMT found dead was murdered

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  Investigators said Michael Sowders, who had been shot, was found under a pile of garbage at an illegal dump site

• LODD: Ga. firefighter-EMT dies after search and rescue drill

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  Decatur County Fire and Rescue firefighter-EMT Adam Taylor, 30, went into cardiac arrest shortly after going home due to chest pains

• Deceased woman’s family fighting responders over controversial donation

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  Carol Colby, 86, donated $60,000 to four emergency response agencies, but her family wants to use the money to pay off her debts and cover funeral expenses

• LODD: Ga. firefighter dies after becoming ill at end of shift

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  Fort Benning Fire Department firefighter Gregory Jackson was transported to the hospital after becoming ill, where he later died

• LODD: Calif. inmate firefighter dies during training hike

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  Anthony Colacino was participating in a training hike on his first day as an inmate firefighter when he collapsed

• FCC: NY 911 taxes are 'deceiving' to customers

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  Officials said 911 centers are suffering because the New York government is diverting the monthly funds collected from the $1.20 fee into the state’s general fund

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