| | | Daily News for America's Fire Service |
| | |
|
|
| |
| | | Two people were critically hurt and others suffered minor injuries after a large explosion at a condominium complex in Orion Township on Tuesday. Chopper 7 was over the scene of the explosion on Wednesday morning, showing a massive debris field in the condo complex and at least one entire unit exploded. Another unit near the main unit did suffer damage. … |
| | |
|
|
| |
| | | A Fort Dodge fire crew got a call around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday about a fire at 1109 Central. When firefighters arrived they had an immediate problem — a woman on the third floor was trapped, and flames and heat were blowing her way. Another problem was that they didn’t have a ladder that could reach the woman. “The engine … |
| | |
|
|
| |
| | | VIDEO: When firefighters wake up in the morning and say goodbye to their families, they're willing to risk their lives for people they don't know. However, another occupational hazard such as cancer is an unspoken risk. That's why the city of Glendale is hoping to provide its firefighters with some peace of mind. "Every fire we face releases hazardous chemicals … |
| | |
|
|
| |
| | | VIDEO: A Baltimore County volunteer fire company introduced a new vehicle to their fleet on Tuesday. Responders said it will allow them to reach isolated areas previously off-limits. "As of four days ago, it's officially in service. We wanted to make sure (WBAL-TV) was the first to see it," said Essex Volunteer Fire Company Captain Andrew Boram. 11 News received … |
| | |
|
|
| |
| | | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released “One Stair, Two Perspectives: Single Exit Stair Symposium,” a report summarizing key discussions and findings from a recent symposium addressing concerning efforts by legislative bodies in the U.S. and Canada to increase the allowable height of single exit stair apartment buildings from three or four stories to six. The International Code Council and … |
| | |
|
|
| |
| | | Audio & CAD Dispatch to Phone | | eDispatches includes tone-out notifications, CAD messaging and live streaming to wireless devices w/o dispatcher involvement. Our app functions similar to a voice pager w/ mapping/routing, hydrant/POI mapping, document storage, mass messaging & availability/response functions. Equipment is included for no charge. Free Trial (973) 453-5810. |
|
| | | On your agency device and/or personal device FirstNet is Mission Ready. | | FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is the only nationwide communications network built with and for first responders. This public safety communications platform brings 21st century tools to more than 15,000 public safety agencies, allowing them to get more information quickly and helping them to make faster and better decisions. Learn more on FirstNet.com |
|
|
|
| | COOPERATIVE PURCHASING | | | Sourcewell provides choice and value. Fire chiefs trust cooperative purchasing to save time and reduce the hassle of procurement. Sourcewell is the largest government-based cooperative in North America, and is the exclusive group purchasing partner of the Western Fire Chiefs Association.
|
| Sourcewell offers over 700 competitively awarded contracts created through a government solicitation process designed to satisfy your procurement requirements. These contracts are currently used by over 50,000 agencies across the United States and Canada. |
| Featured Suppliers | Vestis - Leader in uniforms and workplace supplies
Demers Ambulance - One of the largest, most trusted ambulance design and manufacturers in the world
ADS, Inc - Body armor solutions including concealable vests, plate carriers, soft armor, plates and inserts, helmets, accessories and more
McKesson - The largest multi-market distributor of pharmaceutical and medical-surgical products |
| | | JOBS |
|
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
