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Heart attacks, not smoke inhalation, most common cause of deathWhile the number of fires is on the decline, firefighter deaths are not "”and a new University of Georgia study helps explain why.Researchers in the UGA College of Public Health found that cultural factors in the work environment that promote getting the job done as quickly as possible with whatever resources available lead to an increase in line-of-duty firefighter fatalities."Firefighting is always going to be a hazardous...
Firefighters already have a dangerous job, and rooftop solar energy systems can complicate that job during an emergency. Fortunately, critical safety training is available for fire departments, many who have already started encountering solar power systems frequently due to their rapidly increasing popularity in urban and suburban settings. Stevens Point, WI (PRWEB) April 8, 2011 A new class to be offered by The Midwest Renewable Energy Association and Buckville Energy Consulting in...
2nd Annual Charity Event to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children® "“ Boston, IAFF Burn Foundation and Boston Firefighters IAFF Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 30, 2011 Join burn survivors, supporters and firefighters from across New England on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th at beautiful Castle Island in South Boston for the 2nd Annual New England Walk for Burn Awareness. Help us raise funds in support of those in our communities who have been affected by a burn injury. Building on...
PITTSBURGH, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA (NYSE: MSA) today announced that four members of the Adams Area Fire District, just north of Pittsburgh, Pa., are the recipients of the MSA 2011 Fireslayer of the Year Award. Ironically, the four firefighters were recognized for their heroic actions in the rescue of Michael Rupert, MSA Product Group Manager for First Responder Products, from a fiery crash last May. Eric Beck, MSA Director of Marketing,...
The host and creator of the popular online blog talk radio show Hank Cares, Henry "Hank" Cohoon, today announced a new initiative designed to provide additional funding to volunteer fire departments throughout the United States Lakeland, FL (PRWEB) March 21, 2011 Popular blog talk radio show host Hank Cares and Hank Loves You recently announced a new initiative for volunteer fire departments across the country to be able to get the money they need without accepting donations,...
OAK BROOK, Ill., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, announced today that its Bronto Skylift Oy Ab ("Bronto") subsidiary has entered into exclusive supply and distribution agreements with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. ("Pierce"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK). Under the terms of the agreements, Bronto will become Pierce's sole source of articulated aerial platform...
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the approach of spring and the increased risk of forest and brush fires across the state, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources today announced federal grants are available to help Pennsylvania's rural communities better guard against the threat of fires in forested, undeveloped and unprotected areas. "Warming temperatures, sunny days and strong winds quickly usher in wildfire dangers that emphasize the need to...
Inadequate Building Design Contributed to Deaths of 146 People in New York City Sweatshop Bethesda, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) March 14, 2011 In the late afternoon of Saturday, March 25, 1911, a fire broke out in Manhattan's Triangle Shirtwaist Company. As a result of this catastrophic fire, 146 garment workers died and many more were injured. The fire, which occurred 100 years ago, still remains one of the deadliest fires in the history of the United States. "Poor fire protection design was a...
Despite Recent Rain, Very Dry Conditions Can Appear Almost Overnight HARRISBURG, Pa., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed March 13-19 Wildfire Prevention Week in Pennsylvania, noting that rapidly-changing weather can quickly create tinderbox conditions despite recent rain. "Even after periods of heavy rain, warming temperatures and drying winds can cause wildfire dangers to spike almost overnight," Corbett said. "There were more than 360 brush and...
How can you plan for an emergency the nature of which you don't know? Several Fraunhofer institutes are working on strategies and technologies that would help to predict and improve the response to crises. Their solutions are shown at the CeBIT in Hannover (March 1 "“ 5) in Hall 9, Booth B36.Extreme weather, major accidents, forest fires or attacks: Citizens, rescue services and the authorities need to receive as much advance warning as possible to be able to react as quickly as...
