Sunday, November 8, 2009
Chief Kelvin Cochran: On Leadership
Listen to U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran's advice on funding, training, line-of-duty deaths, morale and his hopes for the fire service.
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid is a blog of news and views from FIRE CHIEF staff and industry experts. Click below to see what our experts have to say and leave your comments.
Unavoidable Trends
Last weekend, I delivered a presentation on fire service trends at the Buffalo Trace Regional Fire Academy in Maysville, Ky. More than 400 firefighters — primarily volunteers with ages ranging from 18 to 70 — were signed up for the three-day academy. More... Comments
Furlough This
Mary Rose Roberts
Nutcases on public transportation add to the joy of living in Chicago. But when this nutcase started to yelp about the city's plan to force police and fire personnel to take furlough days, he caught my attention. More... Comments
Firefighters and Asbestos: The Hidden Danger
Jesse Herman
Firefighters are exposed to many risks on a daily basis, but one that can go unnoticed is the danger of asbestos exposure, a mineral fiber that used in construction applications throughout the 20th century. More... Comments
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Latest News
Coleman Receives ICC President's Award
Ronny J. Coleman receives President's Award during the 2009 International Code Council Annual Conference and Code Development Hearings....
NIST to Determine Face-Mask Weaknesses
The U.S. Fire Administration and NIST have begun researching the potential weaknesses in the thermal performance of SCBA face pieces....
DHS to Open SAFER Application Period
DHS will begin accepting applications for FY 2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services, or SAFER, Grants beginning Nov. 16...
Generator Safety Tips for Firefighters
NIST researchers recently conducted simulations to determine ways to prevent potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide from gas-powered generators seeping into structures....
ICC Retains Residential Sprinkler Requirements
ICC members voted during the ICC code development hearings to retain residential fire sprinkler requirements in the International Residential Code....
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USFA Chief Kelvin Cochran: On Leadership
Listen to U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran talk with FIRE CHIEF's Mary Rose Roberts about his advice on funding, training, line-of-duty deaths, morale and his hopes for the fire service.
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