Tuesday, January 6, 2009
And Now for Something Completely Different
The Democrats are large and in charge, but what will that mean for the fire service? ...
Mutual Aid
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Last New Year's Eve, I resolved to read more books in 2008. I love non-fiction books and have bookcases filled with titles I plan to read. The problem is that I get so engrossed in a book that I ignore my other tasks. More... Comments
PSST Role Needs to be Settled Quickly
Donny Jackson
By FCC standards, the commissionÕs pace for acting on the public-private partnership proposal to build a shared wireless broadband network for public safety in the 700-MHz band has been lightning-quick compare to its usual glacial-like work rate. More... Comments
The Whole Truth
Rick Markley
Most news media outlets that have a Web presence now have the technological capability to allow visitors to post comments about stories they read at the site. This provides near-instantaneous feedback from the public on issues of the day. More... Comments
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Charleston Fire Reports
Download the taskforce's Phase 2 Report (PDF format) and the ATF investigation report (PDF format) examining the June 18, 2007 Sofa Super Store fire that killed nine Charleston (S.C.) firefighters.
Latest News
Send Holiday Wishes to Firefighters Abroad
During this holiday season, many American firefighters are doing double-duty for their country, serving as soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other nations abroad. ...
Bush Discusses National, Homeland Security
At the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., President George Bush addressed the subjects of national security, homeland security and the Freedom Agenda....
Former Fire Chief Dies
Roy Vogt, a former fire chief of Visalia, Calif., died on Dec. 20 at the age of 75. He is credited with modernizing the department....
Firefighter's Death Results in Murder Charge
A man allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a motorcyclist and killed a Delaware City, Del., firefighter has been charged with murder....
N.H. Emergency Management Director Resigns
Meredith, N.H. Emergency Management Director Steve Bennett will leave his position on Jan. 1....
Off-Site News
State Strips SFFD of Ambulance Control
Emergency ambulance service is in San Francisco are likely to go out for bid after a state agency revoked the city fire department's virtual monopoly on ambulance services.
Charges may come in New York FF Deaths
New York prosecutors are considering filing criminal charges against the city and its agencies regarding the Deutsche Bank fire last summer where two firefighters died.
ATF Blames Smoker for Charleston Fire
A newly released federal investigation report says a discarded cigarette started the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire and that firefighters made it worse.
Firefighter Layoffs Might Mean Rescinded Funds
A Georgia fire department may have to pay back more than $1 million in federal funds if recent layoffs are found to have violated the original agreement under which the grant was made.
Firefighter gets Jail Time for Prank
A former New York firefighter will serve three years in prison for his role in setting fire to a fire station door. The incident was said to be a prank.
Interim Fire Chief Named in Charleston
Charleston, S.C., Mayor Joseph Riley named a 37-year veteran to lead the fire department while the city conducts a nationwide search to replace Rusty Thomas.
Georgia Chief Reprimanded
An accident involving a firefighter who is a councilman's son, a positive drug test, a deceptive letter of reference and an altered incident report led Columbus, Ga., mayor to reprimand his fire chief.
ISO to Audit Alaskan Fire Dept.
Accusations that an Alaskan fire chief borrowed equipment to improve the town's ISO rating has sparked an investigation.
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