Depending upon where you work, relations with law enforcement can be great-or not so great. While it's pretty safe to say that in most cases, relations are good-there is one area of concern that we may have all experienced-law enforcement officers arriving at fires before the FD … [Read more...]
The Cops Are At Your Fire! (The Secret List)
Hey, Depending upon where you work, relations with law enforcement can be great-or not so great. While it's pretty safe to say that in most cases, relations are good-there is one area of concern that we may have all experienced-law enforcement officers arriving at fires before … [Read more...]
JPL developing device to find lost firefighters in steel, concrete buildings
A group of scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena are working on a device that could save firefighters' lives around the world. The device was developed by a research team at the NASA lab. It's a tracking system called "Pointer," and its technology may solve a … [Read more...]
FDNY Publishes 15 Year Rpt Of WTC Health Effects
Following the fifteenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks this past September, FDNY has published and mailed to every FDNY WTC-exposed responder in the FDNY Health Program a summary of its 15 years of health studies. You can download the report below. In addition, … [Read more...]
This is just a quick requesr for you to consider these two books as Christmas, Hanukkah and related holiday gift giving....knowing that 100% of the royalties are continually (and have been) donated to 3 fire service charities. "PASS IT ON...What We Know...What We Want You To … [Read more...]
Lakeland Fire Dept. is using new technology to fight cancer
The Lakeland Fire Department is fighting cancer thanks to a new piece of equipment. New protective 'halo hoods' provides extra barrier Designed to filter cancer-causing particules All Lakeland firefighters have begun wearing the hoods Every member of the department now … [Read more...]
Know the Threat You Can’t See
What are the symptoms of cyanide poisoning? Awareness of the presence of cyanide is the first step in fighting potential poisoning. Poisoning through inhalation can be difficult to detect. If you notice evidence of involvement in a closed-space fire — soot around the mouth, … [Read more...]
As most of you know I generally "lean" just a little bit left of center. I know, it's crazy but I believe in freedom, liberty, human rights for all, taking care of those who can't help themselves-you know, American stuff like that. Anyway. The below is absolute insanity and … [Read more...]
If so, your assistance is needed by adding yourself as a member of the firefighter Safety health and Survival Section. There are numerous projects being worked on related to firefighter survival and your involvement in encouraged and needed. To add your membership to the SHS, … [Read more...]
A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to Firefighter Physicals
Firefighting is physically taxing, dangerous and stressful; this guide provides both the context and information needed to improve the medical testing and treatment of firefighters by their personal private primary care providers. This free Healthcare Provider’s Guide to … [Read more...]