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USFA Hosts Nat’l Fire Prevention Conference |
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Written by Schelly
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Thursday, 21 May 2009 |
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USFA was honored to once again play host to nearly 140 fire prevention professionals for the 5th National Prevention Advocacy Resources and Data Exchange (PARADE) Conference, May 14-16. Resolutions supporting fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses and a ban on the sale of novelty lighters were unanimously passed by participants.
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Causes and Characteristics of Fires in Medical Facilities |
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Written by Schelly
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Thursday, 21 May 2009 |
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TUSFA estimates in its latest Topical Fire Series report that an average of 6,400 fires occurs each year in medical facilities. Annually, these fires are responsible for 5 civilian deaths, 175 civilian injuries, and $34 million in property loss. |
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Evaluating Firefighting Tactics Under Wind Driven Conditions |
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Written by Schelly
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 |
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USFA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announce the availability of an instructional DVD set that documents and discusses firefighting tactics that reduce the thermal hazard created by a wind driven fire. |
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USFA Announces a New Radio PSA for the 2009 Arson Awareness Week Campaign |
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Written by Schelly
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009 |
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Each year arsonists destroy nearly a billon dollars worth of property resulting in the death of more than 400 civilians and injuring another 1,500.
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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Update for EMS Personnel |
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Written by Schelly
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
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In an effort to send a common message the USFA is working with Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Affairs and other Federal partners (FICEMS) to issue an EMS, Medical First Responder and 9-1-1 specific guidance document to the Nation’s first responders. |
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