The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is accepting applications for the 2018 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes outstanding efforts of people taking a firm stance on fire and life safety issues. The James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal was established in honor of former NFPA President James Shannon.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: National Fire Protection Association

Jordan Bond is proof that good ideas can come from unexpected places. For Bond, the place was Norway and the idea was a life-saving mobile phone application. "I noticed a medical study in Norway that studied whether people survived better if citizens did CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) versus if they didn't, using an app," said Bond, a senior firefighter/medic with the Newport News Fire Department the past eight years.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Newport News Daily Press

ower Paxton Township-Linglestown Fire Company, PA, pumper. Severe Service LFD 4x2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU-C20 1,750-gpm pump.

ower Paxton Township-Linglestown Fire Company, PA, pumper. Severe Service LFD 4x2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU-C20 1,750-gpm pump.

A bill making its way through the state capital that aims to help our first responders with PTSD. It’s House Bill 1655, which would allow first responders to file an occupational disease claim for PTSD. Michael White, a legislative liaison with the Washington State Council of Firefighters, says the repeated and cumulative exposures is what’s causing the PTSD.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2018 9:55:15 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane