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The objective of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) study “Firefighter Fatalities in the United States” is to identify and analyze all on-duty firefighter fatalities to increase understanding of their causes and how they can be prevented. The study is intended to help identify approaches that could reduce the number of deaths in future years. (Courtesy of the U.S. Fire Administration)
Campus Security

2018 U.S. Firefighter Fatalities Report Now Available from USFA

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On July 7, President Trump signed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018, requiring the(CDC to develop and maintain a voluntary registry of firefighters
Crisis Responders

New Firefighter Cancer Registry Will Help to Monitor Cancer Incidents

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CommandWear Systems Inc. is working to address a global problem – poor situational awareness and communication among first responders in emergency situations. Launched in 2013, the Vancouver-based company develops software and mobile apps for wearable technology to keep first responders safer on the job.
Campus Security

CommandWear Helps Save Lives While Keeping First Responders Safe

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Howard County Executive Kittleman announces partnership to improve flood warning systems for Ellicott City
Crisis Responders

DHS S&T Partners with Communities to Improve Flood Resiliency (Videos)

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Preliminary studies suggest that medical drones may make a life-saving difference in providing emergency care to cardiac arrest patients, especially those in a rural setting.
Airports/Aviation

Transforming Cardiac Emerg Care with AED Drone Delivery (Multi-Video)

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According to the Fire Protection Research Foundation (NFPA section 1710) response time or, more specifically, turnout time (is the time from station-acknowledged notification of the emergency until the time the response apparatus leaves the station.) The NFPA standard calls for a turnout time of 60 seconds or less 90 percent of the time or better.
Crisis Responders

Firefighter Turnout Times: How Important is Time of Day?

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Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
Crisis Responders

Firefighter Assist Grant Application Period Closes Today – Apply Today

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Crisis Responders

Learn About Vacant Residential Building Fires (New USFA Report)

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Campus Security

DHS Grants Provide Funding for Security Projects (Learn More, Video)

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Campus Security

Nuclear Power Plant Upgrades to CompuLert NEXGen Central Control

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