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Ambulances start charging extra for obese patients 4 Replies
AP Photo/Charlie Riedel American Medical Response Operations Manager Ken Keller talks about the specially-equipped ambulance used for obese patients at the company's Topeka, Kan., facility. The m...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in NEWS. Last reply by Helen (Firebug) 20 hours ago.
Key drug facts often left off FDA labels: How it affects EMS
Did you know that Lunesta will help you fall asleep just 15 minutes faster? Or that a higher dose of the osteoporosis drug Zometa could damage a cancer patient's kidneys and raise their risk of dea...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in NEWS Oct 23.
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Focus on Fire Safety: Candle Fire Safety
With the holidays fast approaching and the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety and prevention. Because the majority of candle fires result from h...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in Civilian Fire Safety 15 hours ago.
Notice of Firefighter Fatality - Kernersville, NC
Name: Chad Eric Greene Rank: Deputy Chief Age: 34 Gender: Male Status: Career Years of Service: 18 Date of Incident: 11/4/2009 Time of Incident: 1230hrs Date of Death: 11/4/2009 Fire Depar...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in Firefighter Down/LODD 1 day ago.
Benefits DENIED to Kids of LODD Fire Trainee
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the U.S. Justice Department has, at least for now, denied a $295,194 benefit to the children of Racheal Wilson, the Baltimore fire cadet who died in an appropria...
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Started by Capt. D Lewis in Fire News Nov 5.
CSB Investigative Team Deploying to Silver Eagle Refinery Explosion and Fire near Salt Lake City
Washington DC, November 4, 2009 - A six-member team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the scene of today’s explosion and fire at the Silver Eagle Refinery in Woods Cross, Ut...
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Started by Capt. D Lewis in Investigators Corner Nov 5.
LAW ENFORCEMENT INSIDE USFRA
For 30 years the Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar has been the ultimate police training experience. The Street Survival seminar will motivate, inspire, and teach officers not only to survive but to WIN!
11/03/2009
Dallas, Texas
11/04/2009
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11/10/2009
Columbus, Georgia
11/16/2009
Atlantic City, New Jersey, Seminar for Women
11/17/2009
Eastern Michigan University, Michigan
12/09/2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
01/14/2010
San Antonio, Texas
01/19/2010
Atlantic City, New Jersey
02/23/2010
Durham, North Carolina
02/23/2010
Las Vegas, Nevada, Seminar for Women
03/09/2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
POLICE FORUM
free ballistic vests
Check out a web site that provides "free" yes free ballistic vests for police officers who can't get them from their departments The site is call Amour of God Project The website is www.vestforlife...
Started by Al Raimondi in GENERAL Nov 2.
ATF Professional/Technical Jobs: 3 Vacancies Posted
Deputy Assistant Director (Industry Operations) ES-1801 Washington, DC/GW 10/16/09 11/06/09 09-SES-483-CHM JOB SUMMARY: ATF Mission: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in LAW ENFORCEMENT JOB LISTINGS Oct 26.
MILITARY FORUM
Senator Puts Hold On Wounded Vets' Caregiver Bill
More than a month after a new fiscal year began Oct. 1, the House and Senate are still pressing to pass a group of bills to improve veterans' benefits and health programs, rolling them together in ...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in Veteran Health 1 day ago.
Details Emerge on Hood Rampage Suspect
His name appears on radical Internet postings. A fellow officer says he fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with Soldiers who supported U.S. wars. He required counseling as a medical student ...
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Started by FyreWebmaster in Military News 1 day ago.
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"NEVER FORGET" SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES FIRST RESPONDERS ASSOCIATION
U.S. First Responders Association is a non-profit, network, of firefighters, EMS, rescue, police officers, military and civilian support teams. The purpose of the United States First Responders Association shall be to advance the profession of fire, emergency, police and military services through proactive community leadership, education, advocacy, policy, procedure, and guidelines that would best help our emergency services provide aid to the citizens of the United States and worldwide, as well as form a closer bond of fellowship between its members with our focus primarily on: Training, Tactics, Safety, Education and Community Outreach.
FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!
AMERICAN HERO OF THE WEEK! 10-30-09
* Hometown: DuPont, WA* Awarded: The Bronze Star
In the military you adapt to the mission and the hours. For Army MAJ Robert Nesbit Jr., that meant performing about 99% of his missions at night. He was deployed to Iraq from June 2006 to September 2007, as a troop commander.
"Over the course of the tour there were more than a few tough nights,” said Nesbit. "But there was one single night that stands out.” That incident led to him being awarded both an Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and a Purple Heart. It also was part of the reason he received the Bronze Star.
In October 2006, Nesbit was stationed in Baghdad with the 1-14th Cavalry. His squadron was in a neighborhood known as Abu-Dichir, and his mission was to "create a ‘safe neighborhood’ in the squadron’s battle space.”
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Airbags ‘Special Magic’ To Defeat RPGs
The ever-growing MRAP family of vehicles are designed… Continue
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US Troops Outnumber Taliban 12-1
There are already more than 100,000 international troops in Afghanistan working with 200,000 Afghan security forces and police. It adds up to a 12-1 numerical advantage over Taliban rebels, but it hasn't led to anything close to victory.Now, the top U.S. and NATO commander in… Continue
Posted by FyreWebmaster on October 31, 2009 at 5:34pm
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USFRA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
The Fort Supply Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is doing a fundraiser by selling T-shirts. The T-shirts have one of our favorite saying "Be Safe, Sleep With A Firefighter." The shirt has a Maltese cross on the front and back. The T-shirts are available in 2 colors Pink and Grey. Sizes Small-XXL are $20.00. Sizes 3XL-5XL are $25.00. There is a $4.95 shipping and handling charge per shirt. Please send in orders by Nov. 5, 2009.
For more information and to order your T-shirts, please contact:
Emails: Fort Supply Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. fsfdladiesauxiliary@yahoo.com or sportsmom28_05@yahoo.com
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Focus on Fire Safety: Candle Fire Safety
Emphasizing Prevention Across the United States
With the holidays fast approaching and the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety and prevention. Because the majority of candle fires result from human error and negligence, candle fires and their associated casualties are preventable.
Click here to read the article and download the USFRA Candle Safety Poster.
Why Home Fire Sprinklers Are Important
Your risk of dying in a home fire is cut by 80% when sprinklers are present. This video tells why home fire sprinklers are a critical in saving lives and property from fire.
Make a difference Join the Fire Sprinkler Initiative Group *Not associated or affiliated with NFPA.
Click on the link above to view the video
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Events
November 7
Saturday
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137th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA)
November 7, 2009 to November 11, 2009 – Philadelphia, PA
Contact: http://www.apha.org/meetings/contact/
Organized by American Public Health Association (APHA) | Type: annual, meeting
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5th Special Operations Forces Run
November 7, 2009 at 9am to November 11, 2010 at 11am – Duluth, GA to Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
Program overview… The Special Operations Forces Run consists of a team of 24 runners, forming two squads of law enforcement, firefighters, and members of the United States Special Operations Force...
Organized by William Stevens | Type: 600, mile, relay, awareness, run
November 15
Sunday
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Remembering When Conference
November 15, 2009 to November 17, 2009 – Hyatt Regency, Boston, MA
Remembering When™ A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults Conference November 15–17, 2009 Hyatt Regency, Boston, MA Reaching Older Adults through Home Visits NFPA is committed to help...
Organized by NFPA | Type: conference
January 24
Sunday
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Demonstrating Your Fire Prevention Program’s Worth
January 24, 2010 to January 29, 2010 – National Fire Academy
The United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy is conducting an additional class offering at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, MD, for its newly developed ...
Organized by United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy | Type: classes
February 28
Sunday
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2010 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Annual Meeting and Exhibit
February 28, 2010 to March 3, 2010 – Littleton, CO 80127
2010 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit SME’s Annual Meeting is the best opportunity to develop and sharpen your professional skills and knowledge. Networking with 4,000 + professionals is priceless...
Organized by American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). | Type: meeting, and, exhibit
August 23
Monday
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4th Annual HAZUS Conference
August 23, 2010 to August 25, 2010 – Indianapolis, Indiana
Save the Date: 4th Annual HAZUS Conference, August 23-25, 2010 The 4th Annual HAZUS Conference will be held August 23-25, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The HAZUS Conference provides a unique oppo...
Organized by HAZUS | Type: conference
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