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Dangerous Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol July 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Action to Warn, Protect Consumers from Dangerous Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol As part of continued action to protect the American public, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and health care professionals about hand sanitizer products containing methanol, or wood alcohol — a substance often used to […]
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PPE CASE Notes Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment Studies and Evaluation Notes: Firefighter SCBA Facepiece Sizing Issues December 17, 2019
PPE CASE Notes Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Personal Protective Equipment Conformity Assessment Studies and Evaluations (PPE CASE) Notes are fact sheets that provide a summary of findings from our post-market personal protective equipment tests, evaluations, and investigations. These fact sheets inform respirator users about common themes or trends we found […]
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National Firefighter Registry (NFR) October 17, 2019
National Firefighter Registry Congress directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)external icon to create the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) How do I enroll? Enrollment is not yet open, but there will be an opportunity in the near future for all firefighters to enroll. NIOSH will keep this webpage updated as the enrollment period approaches. […]
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Mobile Emergency Routing Services for First Responder Vehicles June 6, 2019
DHS Science and Technology Directorate Quick-Route
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IAFC Releases Guide to Address Gap in Firefighter Physicals May 21, 2019
Doctors, researchers and fire service experts team to create tool to promote firefighter health
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FSTAR Townhall On Fire Dynamics and Health and Safety July 25, 2017 April 20, 2017
The townhall is a one-day training event focused on the health and safety based of modern fire behavior, incorporating the latest tactical considerations.
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FSTAR Health Shares New Guide to Improve Firefighter Physicals October 20, 2016
The Healthcare Provider's Guide to Firefighter Physicals is coming soon to a fire department near you.
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Physicals: Your Life Depends on Them! October 20, 2016
"Thankfully, my fire department physical caught this disease early enough so it never affected my career and enabled early treatment of a potentially life-threatening problem."
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8 Online UL Training Courses September 15, 2016
Find it here: http://ulfirefightersafety.com/courses/
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Online Training Courses July 28, 2016
Focusing on fireground challenges and re-thinking tactical choices. Increased Thermal Hazards in Wind-Driven Fires Fire Dynamics Terminology Structural Firefighting Research
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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 8/9 August 9, 2020
8/9/1944 Smokey Bear’s birthday, the mascot of the U.S. Forest Service was created to educate the public on the dangers of forest fires. “The advertising campaign featuring Smokey and the slogan “Smokey Says Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires” began in 1944, was changed to “Remember… Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires” […]
MICH. FIREFIGHTER COLLAPSES WITH BRAIN BLEED WHILE RESPONDING TO CALL August 8, 2020
By Caitlin Taylor, Monroe News Even those who dedicate their lives to helping others sometimes need support too. That’s why the Monroe Township Fire Department is seeking financial support for one of its brother firefighters who remains in critical but stable condition after suffering an unexpected brain bleed. Capt. Joseph Liedel, who has been a […]
ARRESTS MADE IN TEXAS ARSON FIRES WHERE ONE FIREFIGHTER WAS HURT August 8, 2020
By Rich Flowers, Athens Review A man and woman remained in the Henderson County Jail Thursday on multiple arson charges for fires set in the Cherokee Shores Community. Raymond Jesse Collins Jr., 41, of Mabank, was held on five arson counts and a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Total bond on Collins was […]
MASS. FIREFIGHTER SUFFERS RIB INJURY AT POSSIBLE ARSON FIRE August 8, 2020
By Norman Miller, Daily News NATICK, Mass. — A firefighter reportedly suffered fractured ribs after a piece of equipment struck him in the chest while he was fighting a two-alarm fire at the former St. Patrick’s School property. The fire in the old rectory on Wilson Street appeared to be intentionally set, but caused little […]
FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 8/8 August 8, 2020
8/8/1893 a San Francisco, CA firefighter “died from injuries he sustained while operating at the F. Thomas Dyeing and Cleaning Works fire. He had inhaled benzine, his hands badly burned, and face scorched.” 8/8/1911 a Detroit, MI firefighter “died from injuries he sustained after an extinguisher explosion.” 8/8/1913 a Philadelphia, PA firefighter “died after falling […]

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