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Closing the hood-to-mask and hood-to-collar gap helps reduce heat stress and contaminant exposure at a critical interface in the turnout ensemble
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits
Organizations say the ongoing shutdown has left federal firefighters working without pay, blocked vital fire and EMS grants, and cut Medicare ambulance reimbursements
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
The funds could go toward building or renovating stations, adding emission control systems, installing backup power systems and building personnel quarters
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
“You’ve had my back and I’ll have yours,” said Biden, the first sitting president to speak at the event
Chief James Banta asked Marion County FD members to be check in with each other following the deaths of Firefighter-Paramedics Tripp Wooten and Allen Singleton
The union has retained a trio of prominent “toxic tort law” firms to demand changes to PPE and to explore compensation for firefighters and their families
Jeffrey DiDomenico served with the department for nearly 18 years
The graduates will be taught to recognize symptoms of behavioral health issues and how to counsel someone in crisis
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
The state also announced that it will not score the September police promotional exam
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
“Now we know our own gear is part of that problem,” IAFF General President Edward Kelly said about PFAS
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
The groups offer guidance for how firefighters can limit their exposures
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
A law enforcement tool could be the framework we need to develop a fire service-focused model
Capt. Mike Smith, president of IAFF Local 21, left a golf course after attending a celebration of life and was pulled over on his way home
The Federal Firefighter Fairness Act would give benefits to firefighters who contract heart disease, some cancers and other illnesses due to their service
At CFSI’s annual symposium, the fire administrator touted enhanced collaboration and consistency of messaging from fire service groups
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
Harold Schaitberger’s financial conduct is again under review; IAFF intends to cooperate, saying “the organization’s status, if any, is that of a victim”
Tim Dupin remains on the Kansas City payroll due to the “unique and special opportunity” to spotlight the city, a spokesperson said
It is difficult to state that we care about the public we serve when we cite “personal choice” as a reason for not being vaccinated
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
I can’t presume to know what’s in the heart of this vaccine resister, but each preventable firefighter, paramedic and cop COVID-19 death is heartbreaking to me
The Georgia captain was selected to represent the fire service as a tribute to the dedication and commitment of firefighters during a tumultuous 2020
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor and columnist Capt. Ben Thompson earned recognition in the multi-media and news categories
South Fulton Fire Capt. Andrea Hall recited the Pledge of Allegiance in both English and American Sign Language
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