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Fall Back to Safety - Change Smoke & CO Alarm Batteries

Posted by Fyre Walker - November 02, 2022 10:36 AM

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, so remember to turn your clocks back one hour and don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms as well. With... Read More

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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Urges Schools to Follow Safety Guidance for Flammable Chemicals After Fire at Dinwiddie High School in Virginia

Posted by Fyre Walker - October 26, 2022 12:02 PM

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is urging schools to review and follow guidance issued by the CSB for lab and classroom demonstrations using flammable liquids. The CSB ... Read More

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NIOSH Respiratory Protective Device Information

Posted by Fyre Walker - October 26, 2022 9:33 AM

Subject: Effective Immediately: Voluntary Rescission of Supplied Air Monitoring Systems, Inc. Approval NIOSH CA 2022-1048October 2022 SUMMARY The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health... Read More

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Partner News and Update: Excelsior University Tuition and Fee Updates

Posted by Fyre Walker - October 25, 2022 11:19 AM

Updates to tuition and fees for the Summer 1 2023 trimester starting on May 2, 2023.   The tuition for students enrolling in an undergraduate program (non-nursing) through a partnership remains $41... Read More

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USFRA Halloween 2022 Photo Contest

Posted by Janet Liebsch - October 05, 2022 5:18 PM

Join the U.S. First Responders Association in our Halloween 2022 Photo Contest by sharing costume photos of you, your kids, family and/or pets in the comments below or on our USFRA Facebook page he... Read More

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Lowe's Special Thank You to First Responders (One-Time Discount October 2022)

Posted by Janet Liebsch - September 28, 2022 10:35 AM

First responders continue to show up daily to support communities across America – and this October, Lowe’s will be there for them. In honor of National First Responders Day (Oct. 28, 2022), Lowe’... Read More

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Protecting Structures From Wildfire Embers and Fire Exposures

Posted by Fyre Walker - September 27, 2022 1:34 PM

Community members and business owners must understand the importance of protecting their structures from ember and fire exposures (radiant, conductive and convective heat). Preparing for all fire exp... Read More

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TRIO/EOC GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE - Fall Session C starts on October 17, 2022.

Posted by Fyre Walker - September 27, 2022 10:00 AM

WELCOME TO TRIO The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. OUR GOA... Read More

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Hello All

Posted by Bob Allard - August 31, 2022 8:26 AM

Good morning All; Well its back to school tomorrow here where I live in WNY, so what does that mean for all you First Responders, means what out for those school buses and watch out for the school kids crossing the streets and waiting for the school buses picking the school kids up in the AM and then again in the PM. Another thing watch out for that excited kid running across the street not w... Read More

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Harnessing the Sun with Fabric to Power First Responders

Posted by Janet Liebsch - July 29, 2022 8:55 AM

DHS Release Date: July 21, 2022 Fabric woven to harness solar power recently completed weaving trials. The fabric will ultimately be used to design high-functioning gear that can keep responders’ te... Read More

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