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April 29, 2025

NIOSH Firefighter Programs Important Update (The Secret List)

All, In a time when it has been difficult to keep up with how the American fire service may be impacted by changes at the White House, IAFF General President Ed Kelly has been able to provide some clarity. His office announced today that some NIOSH programs focused on firefighter health and safety will be...
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911 DISPATCHER MISHANDLED CALL FROM ARSON SUSPECT AFTER FIREBOMBING AT PA GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE OFFICIALS SAY

The 911 dispatcher who took the call from the suspected firebomber of the Governor’s Residence within an hour of the attack should have escalated the call, but didn’t, Dauphin County officials said. Chief Clerk Eric Hagarty said the county learned the 911 dispatcher “did not appropriately escalate the call in accordance with county policy,” though...
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SAN JOSE FIREFIGHTERS URGE MAYOR, COUNCIL NOT TO SLASH EMERGENCY SERVICES TO BRIDGE BUDGET SHORTFALL

Jesse Gary KTVU Fox 2 News April 3, 2025   Nestled in San Jose’s Communications Hill neighborhood is shuttered fire station 33.  First responders, Wednesday, used it as a backdrop to send city leaders a clear message. “We’re here today to talk about service cuts and what this actually looks like in our city.” Members...
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