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  Seasonal Fire Fighter Hiring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fire Fighter I is a seasonal, temporary classification used by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF).
The minimum qualification to participate in the Fire Fighter I examination is that you must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment to a Firefighter I position.
You must file a Fire Fighter I application at each CDF Unit in which you wish to be considered for appointment.
www.fire.ca.gov /CDFCareers/SeasonalHiring.asp   (147 words)

  
 Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2000-44   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The majority of the fire fighters interviewed stated that they recalled seeing heavy smoke and fire extension from side C of the structure, indicating that the fire was self-venting through the rear of the structure.
The fire fighters stated that the search was hampered by a large amount of debris, clothing, and furniture, which was throughout the structure (Photo 5).
All other fire fighters who enter a hazardous condition should also be equipped with a portable radio so, if the officer or fire fighter with the portable radio becomes separated from his partner or crew, voice contact can still be maintained.
www.cdc.gov /niosh/face200044.html   (4260 words)

  
 Traumatic Occupational Injuries, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program - NIOSH Topic Page
Fire fighters may be injured and killed when fire-damaged roof and floor truss systems collapse, sometimes without warning.
Fire fighters who participate in dive training risk lung damage, illness, or drowning.
Among the various hazards fire fighters face are electrical hazards during wildland fire suppression activities.
www.cdc.gov /niosh/firehome.html   (1020 words)

  
 Career: Fire Fighters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
After the fire is out, forest fire fighters patrol the burned area to watch for hot spots that may restart the fire.
Fire fighters are paid overtime if they work more than a certain number of hours a week.
www.iseek.org /sv/13000.jsp?id=100318   (1256 words)

  
 Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2002-10   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fire departments should enforce polices that require that all fire fighters who ride in emergency fire apparatus are belted securely by seat belts.
Discussion: Fire fighters make many life-and-death decisions during a tour of duty, and one of the most important is putting on a seat belt after climbing aboard an emergency apparatus that has been called to respond.
The fire department involved in this incident has an SOG that requires the use of seat belts for personnel riding in a fire department vehicle whenever the apparatus is in motion.
www.cdc.gov /niosh/face200210.html   (1660 words)

  
 Firefighting occupations
At fires, they connect hose lines to hydrants, operate a pump to send water to high pressure hoses, and position ladders to enable them to deliver water to the fire.
One of the most effective means of battling the blaze is by creating fire lines through cutting down trees and digging out grass and all other combustible vegetation, creating bare land in the path of the fire that deprives it of fuel.
Fire protection is an essential service, and citizens are likely to exert considerable pressure on local officials to expand or at least preserve the level of fire protection.
stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos158.htm   (2315 words)

  
 RECRUIT FIRE FIGHTER COURSE OVERVIEW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This course is designed to give the new Volunteer Fire Fighter an opportunity to be exposed to the basics of fire fighting and to provide a standardized minimum training level in order that they may assimilate into their respective departments and be able to function safely at the fire scene.
The “Recruit Fire Fighter” Course is the first in a series of courses offered by the N.O.R.D. Fire Training Centre to train Fire Fighters to this international standard.
The purpose of this session is to establish a baseline fitness evaluation for fire departments and to allow the Fire Fighter to assess their own fitness level and physical ability.
www.bcftc.ca /rffoverview.htm   (804 words)

  
 People's Daily Online -- Fire fighter contest held in Shenyang
Fire fighters run to the scene of accident during a fire fighting contest in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, Oct. 31, 2004.
A total of 448 fire fighters from 14 teams of the province participated in the contest on Sunday.
A fire fighter rescures a man during a fire fighting contest in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, Oct. 31, 2004.
english.peopledaily.com.cn /200411/01/eng20041101_162310.html   (110 words)

  
 Nevada Fire Fighter License Plates
You must show reasonable proof of identity and documentation as a Nevada professional full-time salaried fire fighter, or status as a former professional full-time salaried fire fighter with at least ten years of creditable service in the State of Nevada.
You must show reasonable proof of identity and proof of current service as a volunteer fire fighter, or status as a former volunteer fire fighter who retired from service as a volunteer fire fighter within this state after completing at least 10 years of active service.
A letter from the chief officer of a volunteer or combination Nevada fire department certifying the applicant’s current or former service as a volunteer fire fighter.
www.dmvstat.com /platesfire.htm   (737 words)

  
 City of Boise - Fire Department
The primary mission of the Boise Fire Department is to protect and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Boise through a commitment to provide a highly trained and properly equipped organization.
Our commitment to providing great customer service to the people we serve is an achievable goal because the men and women of the fire department care about people.
A fire service career is one of the most rewarding and satisfying careers a person can have.
www.cityofboise.org /fire   (289 words)

  
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The recent CERT academy was conducted by the Shoreline Fire Department and sponsored by the City of Shoreline.
A two alarm fire destroyed a Shoreline residence this morning after a salmon smoker was left on a porch with wood embers remaining inside.
Shoreline Fire crews were alerted by a man who spotted flames and smoke coming from a home as he drove along Richmond Beach Road around 7:30 this morning.
www.shorelinefire.com   (1435 words)

  
 OPFFA - Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Therefore, M-153 as adopted states that in the opinion of the House of Commons, the government should recognize fallen fire fighters by supporting a national memorial and "by establishing a benefit that would be awarded to the families of the fallen or permanently disabled firefighters."
The Association argued that the current practice as of ratification of the agreement was to have this tanker at a professional station and have it staffed with Professional Fire Fighters.
The Fire Chief, on June 1, 2005, mailed a letter to the Association advising that effective June 16 they will appoint acting assignments to employees that do not meet the years of service requirement for the higher rank.
www.ottawafirefighters.org   (3275 words)

  
 IAFF Local 1664 - Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fire and Rescue system to be under the command of a single, uniformed Fire Chief...
The Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters Association represents over 850 fire fighter/paramedics employed by the Montgomery County Government.
The Division employs over 900 uniformed fire fighters and paramedics operating in fire stations, performing fire investigations, bomb squad, fire code enforcement, radio communications and training.
www.iafflocal1664.com   (349 words)

  
 FirefighterCloseCalls.Com - Home of the Secret List
Nine firefighters died in 2004 in response to wildland fires (grass, trees, brush).
This is the lowest level of wildland-related firefighter deaths since 1996 and represents a significant drop from the 29 wildland-related firefighter deaths that occurred in 2003.
A Pennsylvania incident occurred at the fire station and was not associated with an emergency response.
www.firefighterclosecalls.com   (503 words)

  
 Canadian Fire Fighters Museum - Canadian firefighting history - Port Hope, Ontario Canada
The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum has a growing collection of fire apparatus representing hand drawn, horse drawn, and motorized periods of fire fighting in Canada.
The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum's mission is to tell the story of fire fighting in Canada on a national basis, circa 1759 to the present.
The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum, established in Port Hope, Ontario in 1984, will collect, preserve, research and display fire apparatus, fire equipment, photographs and related archival materials to illustrate the historical development of the fire service in Canada.
www.firemuseumcanada.com   (260 words)

  
 Fire-Fighter
Both fire-fighting robots uses the same board stack Bob and I developed for the tabletop, with one additional board, specific for reading the fire-fighting sensors.
The fire board reads the Hamamatsu flame sensor board, as well as the Eltec Pyroelectric sensor, deals with the servo sweeps, of the pyro is mounted to, and then distills all this info down to a digestible form for the main PIC to process.
The motion control code is almost identical to the tabletop challenge, except that there are walls to avoid, and obviously, a flame to try and find.
www.tedlarson.com /robots/firefighter.htm   (632 words)

  
 Firefighters Online - Fire Departments, Fire Department News, Fire Department Statistics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As I understand it, the State of Connecticut is providing fire departments in CT with Mark 1 kits as part of their homeland security program.
Whether you are searching for a Volunteer Fire Department to join near you, or are interested in viewing specific Fire Department homepages, it's all here including: Department Addresses, Number of Stations, Federal Grant Awards and Website Addresses.
Analysis of the fire that demonstrated how natural forces may be beyond the control of human intervention and should cause a renewed look at the risk of wildland-urban interface fire disasters.
www.firefightersonline.com   (882 words)

  
 Fire - welcome to Fire Fighter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Firefighting and fire safety are crucial and important services to the community. Our staged selection process has been designed to enable you to show your abilities to your best advantage for a career in the fire brigade.
The Fire Fighters Burn Fund of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada was founded in 1978 by two fire fighters from the Victoria and Oak Bay fire departments. The fund supports the prevention and treatment of burn injuries
Child Fire Fighter Costume - This child fire fighter costume is loaded with all the details of that worn by the pros! Excellent quality, and extremely realistic.
www.fireaz.com /firefighter   (1249 words)

  
 Welcome to Firemanart.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This print of poetry unique fire fighter gift becomes a lasting tribute for that fire fighter hero in your life.
For the den or that special place, display the framed fighting of fire with a personalized engraved plaque that will speak of your pride for that fire fighting hero.
Or hang the print on the wall of your office, or purchase it for your frind or relative.
www.firemanart.com   (325 words)

  
 Fire Fighter Products- Quality Fire & Safety Products
Since 1945, Fire Fighter Products has worked hard to locate the best fire and safety products at the most competitive prices!.
We sell currently direct to end-users, as well as many fire departments all across the world.
We are one of the oldest and most trusted names in Eastern North Carolina when it comes to fire extinguisher sales and services.
www.ffpsafety.com   (281 words)

  
 The Fire Fighters Museum - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Follow the history of Fire Fighting in the City of Winnipeg, from 1873 to the present day.
Fire Fighter's Historical Society © 2001 - 04 All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.
www.winnipegfiremuseum.ca   (61 words)

  
 Seattle Fire Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Openings include positions for a representative from the insurance industry, fire protection industry, retail business, marine industry, petroleum industry, manufacturing, labs and the public.
The Fire Facilities Plan provides Seattle residents with seismically safe fire stations, stronger marine firefighting capabilities and a modern Emergency Operations Center that will withstand catastrophes.
The Seattle Fire Department has fact sheets and bulletins available which provide a variety of fire safety and prevention information for home owners and businesses.
www.seattle.gov /fire   (224 words)

  
 Welcome To Canada's Fire Fighting Portal - Homepage
October 7, 2005 -- A new survey commissioned by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) finds that many U.S. adults are practicing candle safety, one of the important home fire safety messages that NFPA sends out during Fire Prevention Week and throughout the year.
ONOWAY, Alta. -- On Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, at approximately 15:30 hrs., Fire Chief Karl Umstatter, age 43, was fatally injured in a motorcycle/car collision near Astoria Oregon.
(NFPA) -- Three-quarters of fire fighters who died of heart attacks — the top cause of on-duty deaths — went to work with known or detectable heart conditions, according to a new analysis of fire fighter fatalities from 1995 to 2004 by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
www.firefightingincanada.com   (1019 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF - Home Page
The Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Executive Board and it's members extend our condolences and prayers to our brothers and sisters of the FDNY, and their families during these tragic times.
Members of the International Association of Fire Fighters from Pennsylvania, wanting to show their pride by displaying their membership with the International Association of Fire Fighters, can download an application by clicking on the license plate.
This association is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
www.ppffa.org   (220 words)

  
 Calendar - welcome to Fire Fighter Calendar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Fire - Rescue Village is the internts leading resource for firefighter news headlines, firefighter file downloads firefighter message forums and much more. If you are a firefigher, fire officer or fire chief, Fire - Rescue Village is a must for you!
The Maine Fire Fighter is designed as a forum for the exchange of information among fire departments in the State of Maine.
The Glendale Fire Departments mission is to prevent or reduce the loss of life and the destruction of property and the environment from fire, medical, hazardous materials and other emergency occurrences
www.fsncalendar.com /firefightercalendar   (1165 words)

  
 Washington State Patrol - Basic Fire Fighter Training Program
The Basic Fire Fighter Training Program is designed by the The Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide fire departments and fire protection districts with resources and financial support to facilitate and enable the training of fire fighters to minimum safety requirements.
Participation is open to any city fire department or fire protection district in the State of Washington.
Our Basic Fire Fighter Training Resources Page provides various means for fire departments to acquire and share knowledge and resources.
www.wsp.wa.gov /fire/basicff1.htm   (274 words)

  
 Toledo Firefighters Museum
The first steam fire engine or "steamer" as they were commonly known, made its appearance in Toledo even before there was a paid fire department.
Since it only required two men to operate a steamer with an additional four to six hosemen as opposed to the 20 to 40 men it took to operate each hand engine, it is easy to see why city governments quickly adopted the steamer.
When the department ultimately decided to convert to motorized fire engines, many of the steamers were relatively new so tractors replaced the horses.
www.toledofiremuseum.com   (686 words)

  
 Welcome to Fire Fighter Clark's Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It takes a special person to fill the boots of a volunteer fire fighter.
If you' re this kind of person you're needed as a volunteer fire fighter.
You can find them at the station fixing up 20 and 30 year old equipment to make sure it is ready for that next call.
www.hometown.aol.com /FireFighterClark   (335 words)

  
 The Fire Fighter Professor
The Fire Fighter Professor is the best study guide system designed to help you obtain your optimal score on the Fire Fighter exam so you can start your career as a firefighter.
The Fire Fighter Professor's editorial staff, together with experienced fire fighters, has extensively planned the content for each practice firefighter exam.
The Fire Fighter Professor's Study Guides include question and answer choices as close as possible to the ones you'll find in the actual firefighter exam.
www.firefighterprofessor.com   (815 words)

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