Yocha Dehe Fire Dept. is First Native American Dept. to Earn Prestigious International Accreditation
BROOKS, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fire Department of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has become the first Native American fire department to earn accreditation by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
Supervisors and Fire Department Contradict Their Current Position With Two Board Proclamations Supporting Volunteer Firefighters
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It appears the case for the elimination of Riverside County Volunteer Firefighters brought by the Fire Department is continuing to unravel. Two official Proclamations from the County Board of Supervisors have surfaced which directly contradict allegations contained in the August 10th proposal submitted by Fire Chief John Hawkins.
Bureau of Forestry Announces Record Funding for Rural Firefighters
Grants Help Volunteer Companies Battle Forest Fires Across the State
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A record $666,553 will be awarded to help Pennsylvania's rural communities guard against the threat of fires in forests and other undeveloped areas, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary John Quigley announced today.
"These funds will be awarded to 172 volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities where forest and brush fires are common," Quigley said.
Boy Saves Grandparents With Lessons Learned From Fire Department
Many stories have been reported across the United States of children responding appropriately during a fire as the result of fire education programs established and carried out by local fire departments utilizing the SCOTTY Fire Safety House-- saving not only their own life, but also the lives of their families and friends.
Aladtec Inc Welcomes 56 New Online Employee Scheduling Customers -- First Quarter, 2010
EMS companies and fire departments throughout the US and Canada continue to embrace Aladtec's online employee scheduling and workforce management systems. In the first quarter of 2010 Aladtec added 56 new customers to their EMS Manager and FIRE Manager subscription based employee scheduliing systems.
Vigil Solutions Provides VigilVanguard Driver Training Systems to the City of Boston (MA) Fire Department
The City of Boston (MA) Fire Department had a variety of options to choose from when purchasing an all-in-one driver training solution to improve driver performance and reduce accidents involving department personnel. Among their options were standard in-class instruction, driver simulators, and on-vehicle training solutions. The department selected Vigil Solutions' VigilVanguard Driver Training System, a self-contained solution which can be installed in any fire vehicle in minutes, transforming it into a mobile training lab.
Aladtec Inc Welcomes New Customers for Online Scheduling Systems -- Fourth Quarter, 2009
EMS companies and fire departments throughout the US and Canada continue to embrace Aladtec's online employee scheduling and workforce management systems - EMS Manager and FIRE Manager. In the fourth quarter of 2009 Aladtec added 49 new customers.
Experienced battalion chiefs retiring from fire department
On days off from commanding the B shift of Athens-Clarke County's Eastside fire battalion, John Mason helped his wife run their chicken farm in Colbert.
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Wayne Tile to Donate $20,000 to Wayne Township Fire Department
On Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Wayne Fire Department fire company Number 2 located on Myrtle Avenue (Alps Road and Route 23) in Wayne, Wayne Tile will present a check for $20,000. $15,000 is to go to Fire Company 2 and $5,000 to go to Packanack Lake Fire Company Number 5.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Purchases Vigil Solutions' VigilVanguard Driver Training System - The Next Generation of Driver Technology Tra
The Los Angeles County Fire Department recently purchased Vigil Solutions' VigilVanguard Driving Training System for each of the department's 22 battalions. The VigilVanguard system is portable, self-contained and can be installed in any vehicle in less than 15 minutes. Using a Tablet PC which is connected to four video cameras, a GPS and a dynamic motion sensor, it generates real-time data about the driver's skills. The system captures data during all types of driving situations including fire calls.
Houston Fire Department: Saving the City from Fire Damage
Throughout the years, the Houston Fire Department has expressed that the residents of Houston must take a proactive approach in lessening fire damage. One concrete and simple way of doing this is by not placing candles near curtains or any furniture that is flammable. Another way is by making sure that fire extinguishers are nearby fire hazards such as the kitchen, laundry area and generators. In 2001, the Houston Fire Department developed a program called “Get Alarmed Houston”, which basically asked private citizens to donate and promote the installation of smoke alarms in residential and commercial areas. Their mission statement was centered on making it a priority to install smoke alarms in houses that are in dire need. Its preliminary g...
Versaclimber and Los Angeles County Fire Department Working Together on Cardio Study for Fire Fighters
Due to the high heart rate, energy cost, and oxygen consumption rates necessary for fire fighting, training the aerobic and cardiovascular systems are important for the safe and efficient performance of fire fighting related duties. The Versaclimber, total body, vertical climber exercise machine, has been chosen by LA County Fire Department to look at the training effects the VersaClimber provides their fire fighters.
Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers Support Pasadena Fire Department
The Church of Scientology and Volunteer Ministers (http://www.volunteerministers.org) program rose up to President Barack Obama's "Day of Service" challenge by supporting the Pasadena Fire Department's emergency response training program.
North Las Vegas Fire Department Launches Enterprise GIS Platform
Staff Take Advantage of Powerful Analysis and Real-Time Data
