WEST NEWBURY — Call firefighter and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Justin Haley is also a graduate of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Haley, who pitched in four games for the 2018 World Series Champion Red Sox, graduated from the Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighting Training Program at the academy Feb. 28. Haley, 30, said that as his […]
Pain at the Pump: Another crisis for Public Safety
If you haven’t seen the headlines, you’ve certainly seen the price marquees at the gas stations in your service area or jurisdiction. Gasoline and diesel fuel prices, according to GasBuddy.com, are at or near record-setting levels in the U.S. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is upending global fuel markets and prices at the pumps have […]
FSRI Study: Healthy Female, Male FFs have similar Blood Clotting Potential
COLUMBIA, Md. — A peer-reviewed journal article led by a member of the UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute’s advisory board that compares blood clotting potential among female and male firefighters was published Tuesday. The purpose of the study “was to determine the effects of multiple bouts of firefighting on hemostatic responses (specifically, key changes in […]
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Assistant Chief
As a volunteer assistant fire chief, my job description is simple: Take care of the things that the chief shouldn’t be bothered with and ensure that he has the information he needs to properly manage the department. Though my job description is simple, the job itself is not. From tracking OSHA requirements to managing constant […]
Safety Stand Down 2022
Fire departments advised to focus on situational awareness during the week of June 19-25 Situational awareness is a critical component of emergency response operations. It is a process that helps firefighters solve problems, prevent bad outcomes, and make better decisions in high stress environments. In recognition of its importance, the theme of the 2022 Safety Stand […]
Updated Link – Attention Call and Volunteer Firefighters & EMTs
There are two bills at the statehouse that are still sitting in committee! An act to provide volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption; Senate Bill S.1869 – Senator Anne Gobi [email protected] and House Bill H.2943 – Representative Steven Howitt [email protected] This is a local option bill in […]
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