Congress passed Ryan White Act: EMS played important role

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) advocates played an important role in last Friday's passing of The Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. " The reinstating of rapid notification for first...

Coplay, PA: Land of Intolerant, Archaic, Toxic Madness

This is a very reactionary "opinion" piece about Coplay PA, where i've been abused for over four years. i feel it is important for others to know that this is an UNSAFE and TOXIC community for those with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome. It also includes references to abusive...

Why America Still Burns!

A History Lesson in American Firefightingby: Lou AngeliOrganized chaos. That's how the fire scene is often described. The adrenaline charged atmosphere feels like a battleground. But in this war zone there's no...

Last One Standing!

(Anytown USA) -- Unless you live in a large urban area, or highly populated suburban community, chances are that you, your family and possessions are protected by volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. In fact, current statistics show that of this nation’s 1,000,000...

Florida County Seeks 6,000 Disaster Volunteers

Six thousand volunteers sounds like a lot to me - but Palm Beach is no stranger to emergencies.I found this article (which was originally posted to the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel) on EMS Responder which is a great site. Would love to find a volunteer to tell us what it's...

Working On The Dragon's Turf

(Anytown, USA) -- When a firefighter loses his life in a burning structure it is usually a result of unanticipated or unexpected fire development, not the inadequacies of command or even a firefighter’s skills....

Humane Society Needs Help After Devastating Fire

Florida - From small bills to large checks, donations are pouring in as the Jacksonville Humane Society tries to recover from a devastating fire that destroyed the building and killed dozens of...

Four Firefighters Injured - Rescue Squad Hurt

Maryland - Seven patients were transported to area hospitals and trauma centers after two separate collisions on the Capital Beltway in Oxon Hill. The first incident occurred on the Outer Loop,...

Tamarac Fire Lieutenant Investigated In Fatal Crash

"Authorities are trying to determine what happened before a career firefighter's SUV struck and killed two brothers walking on State Road 7 early Saturday near Fort Lauderdale. …"

Scrapyard May Close After Two Arson Hits

"Scrapyard owner George Charlton fears he may lose his business after it was set alight twice in one week in two suspected arson attacks. The fires broke out at GJ Charlton …"

Two Children Die In Overnight Fire

"Two young children died early Friday when an early-morning fire swept through their mobile home. The fire started just before midnight at 1700 Bunker Hill, a Lewisville emergency …"

Slow Response Times Reflect Nature Of Volunteer Fire Department Systems

"Brentwood fire officials say they are conducting an internal investigation in the aftermath of a Feb. 2 house fire where three people died, after releasing records showing the …"

Fire Brigade Hailed For Progress

"Cleveland Fire Brigade's success in getting women into the service has been praised in a new report. The brigade is one of only five organisations in the North-east to be …"

Fatal Fire One Killed

"A man was killed in a house fire in South Memphis early Wednesday despite efforts by Memphis firefighters to save him. Another man inside the house at 623 Walker escaped, but was …"

Attached Residential Garage Fire In Naugatuck

"Naugatuck Fire Department was dispatched for a working structure fire on Greenwood Street on February 23. First engines reported heavy smoke and fire from the rear of the …"

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