>> The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) presented the Seal of Excellence Award to the RALEIGH (NC) FIRE DEPARTMENT and CHIEF JOHN McGRATH. The Award is presented annually to an individual, group, or entire fire/rescue/EMS department demonstrating commitment to the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, commitment to firefighter health and safety, and for contributing to reducing the number of firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries. Following the 2009 crash of a ladder truck, the department developed an extensive apparatus training program for all drivers. It also produced a video about safe driving which included personal accounts from those who had been involved in the crash.www.everyonegoeshome.com.
>> DRÄGER SAFETY, INC. announced that a second round of product investigation by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) confirms the integrity of the company's self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), refuting suggestions of manufacturing or design flaws. The recent investigation found damaged components and improper care and maintenance present with the SCBA. The investigation was prompted by a June 2012 incident in which a DeKalb County, Georgia, firefighter reportedly was forced to jump from the second floor of a burning building because his SCBA malfunctioned. NIOSH's investigation was conducted on the actual SCBA involved in the reported incident, with all inspection and testing performed on the SCBA in the "as received" condition. Read the reportwww.draeger.com/setrecordstraight.
>> The NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION's (NFPA's) Firewise® Communities Program launched a new Firewise toolkit, available at no cost online. Firewise is a national program that emphasizes community involvement and provides important information for residents to reduce the risk of wildland fire igniting homes. The toolkit's materials can be found in one easily accessible place on the Firewise Web site and are designed to meet the needs of several audiences, including homeowners, fire service professionals, community leaders, and others interested in learning how to reduce wildfire risk. The toolkit consists of facts about NFPA's Firewise Communities Program, a guide to Firewise principles, and a Firewise Tips Checklist for Homeowners. http://firewise.org/information/firewise-toolkit.aspx.www.nfpa.org.
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