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October 3, 2018

International Association of Fire Chiefs Research Symposium March 11, 2019
The IAFC is excited to invite you to the second annual International Association of Fire Chiefs Research symposium held in collaboration with Oklahoma State University on August 6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The research symposium is again being held in conjunction with Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the annual conference and expo of […]
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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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IAFC Releases Guide to Address Gap in Firefighter Physicals November 7, 2016
Doctors, researchers and fire service experts team to create tool to promote firefighter health
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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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Share Info on Firefighters Who Inspire You July 14, 2016
FSTAR and the IAFC will be hosting a Firefighter Memorial Wall and a Firefighter Survival Wall. The walls are a place to post a photo or a name of a firefighter who has dealt with or is currently dealing with job-related health issues.
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Safety Stand Down June 19-25 June 15, 2016
FSTAR has created a list of additional related materials for training. Fire departments are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activity during Safety Stand Down in order to focus on training and education related to this year’s theme: “The First 5 Minutes – Stretching the Initial Hose Line, Putting Water on the Fire.”
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Your Experience Getting a Firefighter Physical June 15, 2016
FSTAR Health is collecting data on firefighter physicals. Please take this 10 minute survey to answer a series of questions on your experiences in getting a firefighter physical.
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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 3/26 March 26, 2019
3/26/1873 a Philadelphia, PA firefighter died of head injuries while operating at fire at 16th and Spruce. 3/26/1892 a Chicago, IL firefighter died after he was injured while fighting a fire at the Cribben and Sexton Stove Foundry at 84th E. Erie Street. “Firefighters responded to the fire alarm at the foundry shortly after 8:00 […]
CHINA: MAN ARRESTED FOR SPREADING RUMOR THAT 18 FIREFIGHTERS DIED AT INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT March 25, 2019
By Linda Lew, South China Morning Post: A man from northern China has been arrested for spreading rumors that 18 firefighters were killed by toxic fumes while responding to Thursday’s pesticide factory explosion in Yancheng, Jiangsu province. Investigators alleged that the suspect, a 21-year-old surnamed Shi from Shanxi province, “had fabricated and spread false rumors […]
VIDEO: PA. FIREFIGHTERS RELIVE FLASHOVER ESCAPE March 25, 2019
By Kristina Papa, WNEP: Joel Shirn, Jeremy Vogt, and Kevin Hurne find themselves replaying the moments that led up to a life-threatening experience they now share. “It was the most dead silent quiet, probably how long was it? 20 seconds? The only thing that you could hear was the evacuation tone outside and the scuffle […]
N.J. FIREFIGHTER BURNED, CHIEF HURT AT SUNDAY BLAZE March 25, 2019
By Ron Zeitlinger, The Jersey Journal: A Jersey City firefighter and a battalion chief were injured battling a two-alarm blaze on Clinton Avenue Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The fire was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. at what appeared to a vacant or abandoned building at 241 Clinton and quickly went to a second alarm. The […]
MD. FIRE RIG HIT WHILE EN ROUTE, ONE FIREFIGHTER HURT March 25, 2019
By Elizabeth Janney, Patch: A firefighter was injured while responding to a medical emergency Friday night on Honeygo Boulevard, officials said. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that its engine was hit, leaving the firefighter with a minor injury. The crash happened at the White Marsh Park and Ride in the 8400 block of […]

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