International Safety: CSA Unveils Emergency Management, Business Continuity Standard
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) announced a new emergency management and business continuity programs standard, CSA Z1600, designed for private and public organizations of all sizes to use if disaster strikes....
Kellogg Co. Donates Funds, Food for Disaster Preparedness and Response
Feeding America announced that Kellogg's Corporate Citizenship Fund, the charitable arm of Kellogg Co., granted $350,000 to support its nationwide network of food banks disaster relief preparedness and response efforts. Kellogg Co. also donated 24 truckloads of food to help with disaster relief for victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and the Midwest floods earlier this year. ...
Corrections Officer Collapses, Dies, While Fighting a Wildfire
A 46-year-old prison guard collapsed and died on Oct. 1 while working with an inmate firefighting crew on a fire line near Lake Havasu City, Ariz....
House Passes Collins’ Legislation to Provide Increased Funding for Firefighters
The House of Representatives passed Sen. Susan Collins,’ R-Me., legislation providing the United States Fire Administration (USFA) with the increased funding and resources needed to effectively meet the growing demands on the fire service in the new century. ...
Lieberman, Collins Offer Future Vision for DHS
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., have laid out their vision for a more effective and efficient Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a guide for the next Administration and the 111th Congress....
Domino's Pizza and the National Fire Protection Association Team Up to Deliver Home Fire Prevention Message
Domino's Pizza is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to deliver the message of home fire prevention to its customers across the country. ...
U.S. Fire Administration Commemorates National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week will be commemorated this year from October 5-11. The theme for 2008 is “Prevent Home Fires.” ...
Congress Passes FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations
Appropriations passed by Congress for homeland security includes increased funding for FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs and the USFA....
Lights and Stripes: Proper Use Could Save Your Life
The highway is one of the most dangerous environments in which emergency responders work, and many responders and motorists have been killed or injured in secondary crashes. ...
CSB Releases Draft Report on Little General Store Propane Explosion
In a draft final report released Sept. 25, investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) concluded that inadequate propane technician and emergency responder training and unsafe propane tank placement were the primary causes of a fatal 2007 accident at the Little General convenience store in Ghent, W.Va....
9/11 Pentagon Memorial Honors 184 Lost Lives
The seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be commemorated in part by the dedication of the Pentagon Memorial, which honors the victims who lost their lives in the attack on the Pentagon. ...
Five California Letter Carriers Deliver On-the-Job Heroics
Five letter carriers who helped rescue nearly 100 people from a three-alarm fire at a senior citizens’ apartment building in Oakland, Calif. have been selected as winners of the 2008 “Hero of the Year” Award of the National Association of Letter Carriers, the 302,000-member postal union announced. ...
Impact of Extreme Weather on the Fire Service Examined
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) released a new technical report, “Fire Department Preparedness for Extreme Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters,” which examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service and the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these disasters. ...
10 Ways to Increase Awareness of Preparedness
Being prepared for a disaster is just as important as having car or homeowners insurance. If residents are prepared for a disaster, they will be less...
Impact of Extreme Weather on the Fire Service Examined
Firefighters continue to be called upon to respond to many types of incidents, disasters, and situations in all kinds of weather, day and night, said...
Foulke Appoints TSEM Director
Foulke said the importance of emergency preparedness became clear after the attack on the World Trade Center and anthrax exposures in 2001. In the aftermath...
COPS Grants $19.8 Million to Hire Additional Officers
The grants were awarded via the COPS Universal Hiring Program, and provide up to 75 percent of the total salary and benefits of each new officer for 3...
OSHA Offers Assistance for Hurricane Gustav Cleanup and Recovery
After the hurricane has moved on, the danger has not especially for those involved in cleanup and recovery from this storm, said Edwin G. Foulke Jr.,...
Checklists Help Preparedness for Flooding and Other Disasters
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA, formerly ASCR) suggests that individuals keep these items in an emergency kit or gather them during an evacuation:...
Working and Playing in the Outdoor Heat
Whether it is part of our job requirement or working on home projects or playing sports or just plain playing, outdoor activities can play havoc on our...
NIOSH Awards $9 Million to Continue Treating 9/11 First Responders
The SBU program has cared for thousands of 9/11 first responders, including firefighters, police and other workers, many of whom continue to suffer from...
Reserve, National Guard Personnel Face Higher Risk of Alcohol-Related Problems
Substance abuse is strongly associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological disorders that may occur after stressful and...
The U.S. Fire Administration Releases Latest Firefighter Fatality Report
The report, which can be found at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/report.shtm, continues a series of annual studies by the USFA...
NAM Urges DHS To Conduct Pilot Program for "10+2" Rule
The rule requires 10 new categories of data on U.S.-bound shipments 24 hours before loading in foreign ports, said Catherine Robinson, associate director...
ASSE: Resume Work Safely Following a Major Storm
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and its members offer tips to help communities and businesses safely resume operations following major storms...
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