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  • Jan. 1, 2011
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    Brush clothing

    Strike Team brush clothing is now available in PBI TriGuard 590, a 5.3 ounce-per-square-yard twill with Stay Dry Plus water repellency created for the urban search and rescue, EMS and wildland firefighting markets....More
  • Aug. 1, 2010
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    Leadership Takes Many Forms, Chiefs Now Learn

    Proposed legislation in Indiana calls for the elimination of every township in the state and the transfer of all township government functions — including fire and EMS — to a central authority within each county....More
  • Jan. 1, 2010
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    2010 Decade Forecast: Booming Woes

    This either will be the best opportunity for the fire service or the worst — it's our choice. Our future over the next 10 to 20 years will be solely dependent upon whether leaders and their organizations are prepared....More
  • Jan. 1, 2010
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    2010 Decade Forecast: Expanded EMS

    The fire service's role in delivering EMS will continue to grow and expand over the next five to 10 years....More
  • Jan. 1, 2010
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    Neale Shows NFA is About More than Fire

    Robert Neale, a deputy superintendent for the National Fire Academy, explains some of the changes to NFA courses, his take on the future of video conferencing, and his involvement in program creation....More
  • Jan. 1, 2010
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    2010 Decade Forecast: Creative City Managers

    Considering the invaluable service provided by fire, EMS and police, few city officials are willing to reduce those services by much. However, budget challenges for the foreseeable future will force them to be more creative...More
  • Aug. 1, 2009
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    Act Global

    International Fire Relief Mission weathers recession to provide equipment to firefighters in developing countries....More
  • Apr. 10, 2009
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    IAFC, IAFF Urge Firefighters to Protect Themselves for Safety Week

    The IAFC and the IAFF have announced "Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility" as the theme for the 2009 Safety, Health and Survival Week, scheduled for June 14 — 20....More
  • Mar. 1, 2009
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    Wildfire

    Practice in Context

    Inconsistent EMS delivery on wildland-fire incidents comes from the differences in training between EMTs and wilderness first responders. The EMT curriculum focus on treatment. Wilderness medicine focuses on prevention....More
  • Feb. 10, 2009
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    St. Louis Fire Department Gets EMS Bikes

    The St. Louis (Mo.) Fire Department has created an EMS bike team, providing emergency medical aid at crowded events....More
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