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Posted: Feb 10, 2017

Legislation Unveiled to Establish a National Firefighter Cancer Registry

U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) and U.S. Congressman Chris Collins (R-NY) announced the introduction of the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act with 76 bipartisan original sponsors. The bill would create a national cancer registry for firefighters diagnosed with this deadly disease. The creation of this registry would enable researchers to study the relationship between firefighters’ exposure to dangerous fumes and harmful toxins and the increased risk for several major cancers.
- PUB DATE: 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse.com
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Posted: Feb 10, 2017

Kansas City Fire Department using unusual music video to boost recruitment

VIDEO - The Kansas City Fire Department has a catchy new way to attract potential firefighters to the field. The KCFD recruits every two years – and it’s that time again. They’re targeting two groups of people, and they’re hoping their new video catches on fire. Miss G doesn’t usually rap about heroes.
- PUB DATE: 2/10/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KMBC-TV ABC 9 Kansas City
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Posted: Feb 10, 2017

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Ferrara Pumper

Oneida-Wataga Fire Protection District, Oneida, IL, pumper. Intruder 2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 330-hp engine; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pump.

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Posted: Feb 9, 2017

Fairfield Glade (TN) Close to Fire Apparatus Purchase Goal

With the amazing generosity of the Fairfield Glade (FG) residents and with the support of the Fairfield Glade Community Club Board, the fire department is making one last request for donations for the Mini-Pumper Attack Truck vehicle for our Fairfield Glade Fire Department (FGFD).
This vehicle will be their first response, quick attack truck for all incidents in (FG). It will be stocked with medical supplies, extrication and rescue equipment. It will have the ability use its own water supply or hook to a hydrant to fight any forest, vehicle or structure fire.
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Posted: Feb 9, 2017

West Alexander (PA) Fire Department to Build New Garage

A garage that at one time served as the dispatch center for West Alexander Volunteer Fire Company in the days before 911 will soon be gone, but the property that is adjacent to the current building will still serve a purpose for the department.

The former Grimes garage on Main Street, where Ed and Dee Grimes once answered daylight calls and set off the tones for firefighters while Mary Aloe handled night calls from home, will be torn down to make way for a five-bay garage to house the department's fire trucks.

The department, founded in 1931, has outgrown the current fire station, which was built in the 1950s, with a steel building added in the 1970s. The former garage was recently purchased by the department.

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