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May 17, 2013
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How public-safety consolidation affects budgets, service

Public-safety consolidation has garnered greater attention as municipalities struggle with fiscal constraints. Will this lead to the end of fire services or an improved public-safety model where everyone speaks the same language?...More
May 16, 2013
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Hurst combi tool breaches door in less than 30 seconds

Hurst's Joe Towery demonstrates the company's Mini-lite hand pump and combination tool, which is used to get through a locked door with Chicago bar, for FIRE CHIEF Editor Lisa Allegretti....More
May 15, 2013
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MN8-Foxfire highlights accountability system, illuminating radio straps

The firefighter-developed product uses illuminating tags designed to attach to any size SCBA to keep track of firefighters in low-visibility environments....More
May 15, 2013
Article
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How to establish RIT/RIC training

A sample RIT/RIC training program helps prepare departments for their most difficult day....More
May 15, 2013
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ADASHI Systems software suite integrates response

It combines incident response and incident command capabilities in a networked emergency management system for coordinated use across all agencies, departments and staff levels....More
May 15, 2013
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IAFC asks members to help homeless military veterans

As we approach Memorial Day, I am asking you join the IAFC in supporting our veterans. Together we can make a big difference....More
May 15, 2013
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SDI helps Motorola radios support accountability

Learn about how the software suite lets a commander use a tone to call for a roll call and rapidly collect data from all radios at once when manually keyed by a firefighter from SDI President Frank Briese....More
May 15, 2013
Article
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Congress introduces Fire Police Fairness Act

H.R. 1828 clarifies that fire-police officers who perform traffic incident management duties as officially recognized or designated members of a legally organized public-safety agency qualify for the Public Safety Officers Benefit (PSOB)....More
May 15, 2013
News
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DOT announces $4.7 million in hazmat grants

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced grants totaling $4.7 million for first responder training to improve the nation’s ability to manage hazardous materials transportation incidents....More
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