Federal and Industry News
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News for the Fire Service
- Launch of SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data
- Request for Comments: Analog Nightlight Program, Availability of Public Safety Information after Conversion to DTV
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (Building and Fire Research)
- Medical Record Abstraction Form for Domestic Bombing Events
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation Reports: KS, NC, PA, WI
- Document for Public Review and Comment: Preventing Deaths and Injuries of Firefighters When Fighting Fires in Unoccupied Structures
- NIOSH Issues Respirator Safety Alert
- Notice: Emergency Shortages Data Collection System (formerly "Emergency Medical Device Shortages Program Survey")
- New Web-Based System Used To Request Meetings Regarding Medical Countermeasures to Naturally Occurring or Manmade Threats
- Opportunity for Cosponsorship of the Integrated Medical, Public Health, Preparedness, and Response Training Summit
- Request for Public Comment: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Study Examines Safety, Health Implications of Firefighters' Boots
- Final Rule: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report: Maryland Career Probationary Firefighter Dies While Participating in a Live-Fire Training Evolution
- Nominations Open for 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award; National Guard and Reserve Members, Families Encouraged to Nominate Supportive Employers
- Clarification of Employer Duty to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each Employee
- Carbon Nanofibers Cut Flammability of Upholstered Furniture
- Leading Recommendations for Preventing Firefighter Fatalities, 1998-2005
- Chemical Safety Board to Conduct Full Investigation of Causes of Catastrophic Fertilizer Tank Collapse (PDF,194 Kb)
- 2008 Nationwide Survey of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC)
- Review and Comment: Revision of Open-Circuit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) End of Service Time Indicator (EOSTI) Performance Requirement
- Survey Finds Fire Departments Face Challenges in Staffing, Recruiting, and Training Firefighters; Accessing Water
- Rescue Robot Exercise Brings Together Robots, Developers, First Responders
- Notice of Funding Availability: Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Elderly Housing Projects (includes installation of sprinkler systems)
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report: Four Career Firefighters Injured Providing Interior Exposure Protection
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report: Volunteer Captain and Firefighter Die in a Remodeled Residential Structure
- Interim Final Rule Addresses Safety Concerns Raised by the Firefighting Community Regarding High-Visibility Safety Apparel
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Releases Final World Trade Center 7 Investigation Report
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report: Career Firefighter Dies During a Civilian Rescue Attempt at a Residential Structure Fire
- Request for Comments: Evaluating Community Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Preferences Concerning Fire and Fuels Management in Southwestern Forest, Woodland and Grassland Ecosystems
- Federal Law Requiring High-Visibility Vests Goes into Effect November 24, 2008
- Request for Comments: Draft Strategic Plan for the NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
- International Association of Fire Chiefs Seeks Comments on Wildland Fire 2009 Quadrennial Fire Report
- NFPA Foundation Discuses Fire Research Issues on 25th Anniversary
- Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services to Meet December 3
- Amendment of Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band
- Request for Comments: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations
- New Study Looks at Health Risks to Wildland Firefighters
- The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and TV Worldwide Launch IAFC TV
- Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates Unveil New Web Site
- Proposed Project: Evaluation of the Field Triage Decision Scheme: The National Trauma Triage Protocol
- National Association of Homebuilders Appeals Sprinkler Vote
- Changes to Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) Requirements
- Risk of Cooking-Related Fires Doubles on Thanksgiving Day; Safety Guidelines for Using a Turkey Fryer (PDF,564 Kb)
- Federal Safety Vest Requirement Goes into Effect on November 24
- NIST Works to Improve Responder Communication Tools
- NIST: Two New Videos Demonstrate the Benefit of Residential Sprinklers
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation: Georgia Firefighter Dies During a Civilian Rescue Attempt
- NIST: Request for Comments on NFPA's Codes and Standards
- NIST: Request for Proposal to Amend or Develop new NFPA Codes and Standards
- ISO Requests Feedback on Potential Revisions to the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule
- Request for Comments: National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards
- Notice to Revise National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards
- Heating Safely with Gas-Fired Infrared Heaters
- Fire Corps Releases Spanish-Language Resources
- Initiative to Promote Volunteer Firefighter Training
- National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) October 2-3, 2008 Meeting Minutes
- FIRE 20/20 Offers Diversity Recruitment Video to Fire Departments
- Meeting: Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program Stakeholders
- 110 Firefighters Honored and Remembered
- Community Pan-Flu Preparedness: A Checklist of Key Legal Issues for Healthcare Providers
- New Safety Video - Half an Hour to Tragedy - Highlights Training Needs for Propane Emergencies
- Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks
News for Citizens
- Launch of SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data
- "Do's and Don'ts" of Holiday Decorating
- Carbon Nanofibers Cut Flammability of Upholstered Furniture
- Notice of Funding Availability: Emergency Capital Repair Grants for Elderly Housing Projects (includes installation of sprinkler systems)
- National Association of Homebuilders Appeals Sprinkler Vote
- Risk of Cooking-Related Fires Doubles on Thanksgiving Day; Safety Guidelines for Using a Turkey Fryer (PDF,564 Kb)
- NIST: Two New Videos Demonstrate the Benefit of Residential Sprinklers
- Heating Safely with Gas-Fired Infrared Heaters
- Fire Corps Releases Spanish-Language Resources
News for Students and Instructors
- Firefighter Fatality Investigation Report: Maryland Career Probationary Firefighter Dies While Participating in a Live-Fire Training Evolution
- Leading Recommendations for Preventing Firefighter Fatalities, 1998-2005
- Survey Finds Fire Departments Face Challenges in Staffing, Recruiting, and Training Firefighters; Accessing Water
- Initiative to Promote Volunteer Firefighter Training
- FIRE 20/20 Offers Diversity Recruitment Video to Fire Departments
- New Safety Video - Half an Hour to Tragedy - Highlights Training Needs for Propane Emergencies
News for the Media
- "Do's and Don'ts" of Holiday Decorating
- Carbon Nanofibers Cut Flammability of Upholstered Furniture
- Leading Recommendations for Preventing Firefighter Fatalities, 1998-2005
- Survey Finds Fire Departments Face Challenges in Staffing, Recruiting, and Training Firefighters; Accessing Water
- The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and TV Worldwide Launch IAFC TV
- National Association of Homebuilders Appeals Sprinkler Vote
- Risk of Cooking-Related Fires Doubles on Thanksgiving Day; Safety Guidelines for Using a Turkey Fryer (PDF,564 Kb)
- NIST: Two New Videos Demonstrate the Benefit of Residential Sprinklers
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