Thursday, March 11, 2010
Obama Allocates Stimulus Funds for Fire Stations
Additional funds for the fire service were included in the economic stimulus plan passed by the U.S. Senate, specifically in the areas of fire stations and wildfire management....
Stimulus Plan Includes Fire Service Funding
Additional funds for the fire service were included in the economic stimulus plan passed by the U.S. Senate....
Fire Chief's Station Style Conference Program
Learn what topics will be covered at Fire Chief's 2007 Station Style Conference....
Laundry List
By Carrie Cleaveland
NFPA revises the laundry requirements in its standard on controlling infectious diseases. ...
Fire Facilities’ Westec insulation system
Westec is a new concept in burn-room insulation with a two-part system that protects training towers in two ways....
Unimac's PPE Drying Cabinet
UniMac’s PEE drying cabinet builds on the company’s commitment to firehouse laundries, offering a safe way to dry PPE and return it to service fast....
Wilson Offers More Green Tips
There are a number things that can be done to help stations go green. Here are a few ideas from Jim Wilson Architects....
LAFD Opens New Station
The Los Angeles Fire Department recently opened Fire Station 43, an energy-efficient, 15,250-square-foot station built on a one-acre site. It is designed to address modern response needs and bring efficiency to LAFD's work force....
Klindt Breckenridge Recieves Award
The University of Arizona presented Klindt D. Breckenridge, AIA, the 2008 University of Arizona Alumni Bear Down Award....
Florida Station Reopens
Delray Beach (Fla.) Fire-Rescue has opened the newly rebuilt Station 4....
Firefighters Agree to Cameras in Station
Fifteen surveillance cameras will be placed in a Stamford, Conn., fire station....
Fire Station Opens Where Six Died
The new Franklin Street fire station opened at the site of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire in Worcester, Mass., where six firefighters died on Dec. 3, 1999....
American Loft & Lounge Recliner
The Big Boy recliner from American Loft & Lounge holds up 450 pounds and is stain- and water-resistant....
Milnor's Washer-Extractor
Milnor's Gear Guardian washer-extractor has 30 different wash formulas, including 10 pre-programmed strictly for decontaminating firefighter gear....
Euramco Adds Remote Thermostat Control
Euramco Safety's RAMFAN UB20 portable heating and ventilation system now includes a remote thermostat control that connects to the heater and goes into a confined space, tent or workspace to maintain a continuous desired level of warmth....
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