Lake Area, MO Local 3987 members counsel young burn victims
Every spring, firefighters Dave Matusik and Brandon Pharr spend a week of their off-duty time working with kids who are learning to deal with the stress of being victims of severe burns.
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‪#‎Miami‬-Dade ‪#‎Fire‬ Rescue Teams Up With University Of Miami Neuroscientist For Mindfulness And Relaxation Project
Coral Gables, Fla. (July 13, 2015) – The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department will partner with neuroscientist at the University of Miami College of Arts and...
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Chris Christie Aides Stalling Probe Of ‪#‎Pension‬ Fees Paid To Wall Street
New Jersey's pension chief says the state's GOP governor is trying to block an audit of skyrocketing payments to Wall Street.
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Newark City, OH, council members, union debate on fire staffing, funding
City administration, city council and firefighters union differ on fire staffing solutions.
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In The Heat Of The Moment, Drones Are Getting In The Way Of ‪#‎Firefighters‬
At least five times this summer, firefighting pilots have been grounded because of drones nearby. With wildfires blazing, officials are trying to figure out the best way...
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Los Angeles, CA Local 112 is proud to support the Special Olympics.
In the summer of 2015, Los Angeles will become the global stage for 7,000 athletes from 177 countries to compete in 27 sports. In a city of movie stars and all-stars,...
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The increased risk of cancer among fire fighters can be linked to exposures to known carcinogens.
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Register for the 2015 IAFF Charitable Foundation Stair Climb in memory of fire fighters who perished on 9/11. Fire fighters, police officers, EMS personnel, as well as civilians, are invited to participate in the challenge! Proceeds directly benefit the IAFF Charitable Foundation.
Brothers, Sisters and All Interested Parties,The IAFF Charitable Foundation and IAFF Local 1664 are pleased to present a High Rise Fire Fighter Stair Climb to...
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‪#‎Firefighters‬ battle two wildfires near Kelowna
An evacuation alert remains in effect for 80 properties along Bear Creek and neighbouring roads, despite progress battling the fire that started near the provincial park Sunday afternoon and grew to more than two hectares by nightfall.
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‪#‎Wildfire‬ Near Lake Berryessa Prompts Evacuations, Burns 6,000 Acres
A grass fire near Lake Berryessa has prompted evacuations as crews battle the wind-driven fire that has now grown to 700 acres.
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