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May 6, 2021

Arson during Civil Unrest

Arson Awareness Week 2021 (May 2-8) highlights critical actions that first responders must take to help ensure a safe response to arson fires during civil unrest incidents. The dangers involved […]

May 6, 2021

Women tackle Firefighting’s Risks and Rewards

Women are making major contributions to fire departments across the United States, achieving new milestones in a field traditionally dominated by men. In February, three women with the Washington Township […]

May 6, 2021

Volunteer Firefighters Have Higher Levels of “Forever Chemicals”

Newswise — Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65 percent of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their […]

March 29, 2021

Helmets and Head Protection for Emergency Responders Operating at Roadway Incidents: New Information and Resources

For over a decade, the Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI), a committee of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA), has advocated for the development of a purpose-designed helmet for […]

March 29, 2021

Fireground Posing and Misbehavior: 3 Things to never do on the Incident Scene

For whatever reason, there seems to be some extreme levels of perceived “freedom” that have crept into fire and EMS. We see this play out in society, with individuals adopting […]

March 29, 2021

Fire Officials Ask for Public’s Help Preventing Brush Fires

State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said, “Early spring is often when firefighters in New England are busy fighting brush fires. As the season changes, the winds can be strong […]

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