Chief’s Corner: Firefighter Health and Wellness Resolutions for the New Year
U.S. Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell encourages fire departments to provide physical exams and implement a comprehensive fitness program this New Year.
Application Procedures Announced for the 2012 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program
Application procedures have been announced for the 2012 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program. The program is once again sponsored through a partnership between the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), /International Fire Service Training Association/Fire Protection Publications (IFSTA/FPP), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the U.S.
#FP-2012-1 Inspection Techniques: Sprinkler Clearances and Storage
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify clearance requirements between sprinkler deflectors and storage. (PDF, 384 Kb)
U.S. Fire Administration Announces 2011 On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities
United States Fire Administration announced today there were 81 on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States as a result of incidents that occurred in 2011. This represents an almost seven percent decrease from the 87 fatalities reported for 2010.
#FP-2012-2 Inspection Techniques: Fire-Resistive Construction Repairs
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to specify minimum fire-resistive construction requirements needed to maintain gypsum wallboard assemblies. (PDF, 390 Kb)
#FP-2011-52 Inspection Techniques: Technical Assistance
Learning Objective: Thestudentshallbeabletodescribethecircumstancesunderwhichthecodeofficialcanrequiretechnical assistance.
Sutphen Corp. Recalls Certain Model 2009-2012 Apparatus Equipped with Electronic Stability Control
Sutphen Corp. is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 vehicles equipped with Meritor Wabco electronic stability control (ESC) modules.
#FP-2011-50 Fire Pumps: Alternate Power Sources for Electrically-Driven Fire Pumps
Learning Objective: The student shall be able to identify when one or more alternate power sources are required for electrically driven fire pumps. (PDF, 406 Kb)
E-ONE Recalls Select Cyclone II/Typhoon/Quest Vehicles Equipped with Electronic Stability Control
E-ONE is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 CYCLONE II, TYPHOON, and QUEST vehicles manufactured from May 1, 2008, through November 28, 2011, and equipped with Meritor Wabco electronic stability control (ESC) modules. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the ESC system
National Fire Academy Launches FESHE Recognition Program
The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) announced today a new National Fire Academy (NFA) program opportunity for educational institutions offering undergraduate fire science degree programs