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Teams are comprised of two active-duty or retired chief officers who are assigned to each of the 10 FEMA regions.

Teams are comprised of two active-duty or retired chief officers who are assigned to each of the 10 FEMA regions.

Learning Objective: The student shall be aware of the existence of automatic hydrant flushing devices and will recognize hydrants to which they are attached. (PDF, 272 Kb)

Crump called the union’s solicitatons misleading, specifically referring to a form letter signed by union treasurer Rodney Gandy. Gandy was dismissed from the fire department last year, but the text refers to his status “as a local professional firefighter.”

Crump called the union’s solicitatons misleading, specifically referring to a form letter signed by union treasurer Rodney Gandy. Gandy was dismissed from the fire department last year, but the text refers to his status “as a local professional firefighter.”

MRSA Hazards for Responders, Responder Protection Measures, Amateur Radio Operations Assist Emergencies, Emergency Communications Forum

All eight of Lincoln's ambulances can use wireless electrocardiogram and digital data systems on patients with chest pain and transmit such data over a cellular network to doctors waiting at BryanLGH and Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Centers.

Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the minimum flushing requirements for underground fire protection water mains. (PDF, 268 Kb)

Heat versus Emergency Operations, Training enhances Preparedness, State and Local Planning and Response Toolkit, Responder Checklist Cards

Intelligent Automation announced that its sensor payload, which can determine the distance between robots inside a building, is currently being beta-tested as part of DARPA’s LANdroids program.

FCC findings that 10 MHz of 700 MHz broadband spectrum is enough to meet public safety’s needs are erroneous and based on false assumptions, according to multiple filings from organizations representing first responders supporting reallocation of the 700 MHz D Block to public safety.

Researchers took 500 samples from nine Tucson firehouses, testing different surfaces inside stations, training sites and offices of emergency medical responders. Reynolds said sites were sampled every five days for a total of 10 times over a period of two months. They found the highest prevalence of MRSA bacteria on the couches, classroom desks and commonly touched office surfaces, she said.

Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify the fire code requirements for fuel-fired equipment stored indoors. (PDF, 233 Kb)

Plain Language Communications, Emergency Response Resources, Public Health Emergency Website, EMR-ISAC Staff Change

Fire suppression and losses make up around 2.5% of the total U.S. economy, according to the recently released “Total Cost of Fire” report from the NFPA.

Las Vegas inspector Sherri Wilcox said many cash-strapped building owners are unable to sell empty properties, and they inevitably let fire prevention slip.

Learning Objective: The student shall be able to recognize various types of building fire protection systems and related fire codes and their relationship to fire investigation. (PDF, 153 Kb)