Federal and Industry News

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News for the Fire Service

6/26/2008
Final Report on Barton Solvents Explosion; Recommends Material Safety Data Sheet Improvements
6/26/2008
Reserving Tamiflu for Workers in Case of Pandemic
6/25/2008
Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers
6/24/2008
Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment for Response to CBRN Terrorism Incidents (PDF,280 Kb)
6/24/2008
High Rise Firefighting: Effective Use of Positive Pressure Ventilation
6/24/2008
World Trade Center Workers Must File for Compensation by August 14, 2008
6/24/2008
Department of Defense Increases Uniform Allowance for Firefighters
6/18/2008
2007 U. S. Forest Service and Department of Interior Large Wildfire Cost Review (PDF,403 Kb)
6/18/2008
Potential Modification of Standard for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirator
6/16/2008
Health Message Testing System
6/13/2008
National Repository for the Collection and Inventory of Information Related to Arson
6/10/2008
Tests Check Out Search and Rescue Robots' Life-Saving Vision
6/5/2008
NIOSH Offers Online Library for Preventing Work Traffic Injuries
6/4/2008
Dallas Fire-Rescue First Large-Scale Department to Reach Seat Belt Pledge Full Compliance
6/4/2008
International Association of Fire Chiefs Releases Portable Radio Best Practices Presentation
6/1/2008
OSHA Requests Comments on Proposed Guidance Related to Pandemic Influenza
5/29/2008
Firefighter Fatality Investigation: Virginia Firefighter Dies in Wind Driven Residential Structure Fire
5/27/2008
Clarifying Prohibitions for Failure To Maintain Control of Fires That Damage National Forest System Lands
5/21/2008
Enhancements to Bomb Arson Tracking System (BATS 3.2) Announced (PDF,68 Kb)
5/21/2008
Proposed Rule: Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band
5/13/2008
Draft National EMS Education Standards Open for Comment
5/13/2008
Investigative Report Urges Changes to National Fire Code to Improve Safety of Facilities Handling Hazardous Materials
5/8/2008
Safety Advisory: Improper Set-up of Aerial Ladders with a Locking Waterway May Put Firefighters at Risk
4/30/2008
Final Rule: Fuel Cell Cartridges and Systems Transported on Board Passenger Aircraft in Carry-On Baggage
4/30/2008
Hearing Loss Simulator Instruction and Training Guide
4/25/2008
Presidential Proclamation: National Volunteer Week
4/23/2008
Prevention or Elimination of Interference and Reconfiguration of the 800-MHz Band
4/22/2008
National Blue Ribbon Panel on Wildland Urban Interface Fire
4/21/2008
NIOSH Respirator User Notice: Approval of CBRN Air Purifying Respirators for Use with NFPA 1994-2007 Edition Ensembles (PDF,77 Kb)
4/16/2008
Chemical Safety Board Issues New Safety Video on Hazardous Waste Facility Fire in Apex, NC
4/16/2008
Report on Hazardous Waste Fire and Community Evacuation Calls for New Fire Protection Standards
4/16/2008
Interim Final Rule: Enhancing Rail Transportation Safety and Security for Hazardous Materials Shipments
4/16/2008
Report on Hazardous Waste Fire and Community Evacuation Calls for New Fire Protection Standards, Improved Chemical Information for Emergency Planners
4/15/2008
Researchers Pave the Way for Anthrax Spore Standards
4/14/2008
Notice of Public Meetings: Improving the Safety of Railroad Tank Car Transportation of Hazardous Materials
4/11/2008
National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Meeting
4/11/2008
National Wildfire Coordinating Group Publishes National Fire Equipment System Catalog (PDF,320 Kb)
4/10/2008
Proposed Information Collection: National Repository for the Collection and Inventory of Arson Information
4/8/2008
U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade and Quarterback Marc Bulger Promote Fire Service Seat Belt Use in New Public Service Announcement

News for Citizens

6/25/2008
Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers
4/30/2008
Final Rule: Fuel Cell Cartridges and Systems Transported on Board Passenger Aircraft in Carry-On Baggage
4/25/2008
Presidential Proclamation: National Volunteer Week

News for Students and Instructors

6/24/2008
High Rise Firefighting: Effective Use of Positive Pressure Ventilation

News for the Media

6/25/2008
Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers
4/8/2008
U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade and Quarterback Marc Bulger Promote Fire Service Seat Belt Use in New Public Service Announcement

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