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Thu. Jul 22nd 2010 Newest Dry Hydrant Installation
Thanks to the Western Pa
Conservation District and
Property Owners EKCO, we
have added an additional
Dry Hydrant to Fairfield...
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Mon. Jul 12th 2010 Training
For our first of two
trainings for the month,
Crews practiced drafting
and relay pumping from a
dry hydrant at the
Saunders R...
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Sat. Mar 27th 2010 Gun / Cash Bash
Our Spring Gun Bash went
off rather well.
Thanks to all of our
supporters. Many
hours of preparation and
alot of ...
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Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Company 1
5414 Rt 711
New Florence, PA 15944
Non-Emergency: 724-235-2320
Emergency: 911
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USFA Releases One- and Two-Family and Multifamily Residential Fires Topical Reports Based on data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for 2005 to 2007, the reports document that cooking is, by far, the leading cause of fire in both building types, followed by heating.
New National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Web-Based Data Entry Tool USFA recently made available a new National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) web-based data entry tool known as the Data Entry Browser Interface (DEBI). The new DEBI enables total web-based data entry into NFIRS, eliminating the need to download and install client software on the NFIRS user's computer.
Focus on Fire Safety: Residential Hazardous Materials Safety Residential hazardous materials (hazmat) safety is important in preventing fires in and around your home. Hazmat safety involves the proper handling and storage of combustibles and flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, oil, aerosols, certain household cleaning products, and painting supplies.
Statement from FEMA Administrator Fugate on USFA Administrator Cochran's Announced Departure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate issued a statement today regarding the announcement that U.S. Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran will become the next Fire Chief for the City of Atlanta.
Nonresidential Building Fires This report analyzes nonresidential building fires over the 3-year period from 2004 to 2006, with a focus on 2006 data.
U.S. Fire Administrator Receives the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association 2010 Life Time Achievement Award The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Life Time Achievement Award is given to individuals based on an their history of fire service accomplishments, contributions to the Metro Fire Chiefs Association, contributions to fire safety, demonstrated leadership, challenges overcome or other considerations deemed of great interest by the Fire Chiefs of Metropolitan departments.
Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Receives Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Award At the 2010 Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines was awarded the prestigious Metropolitan Fire Chiefs President's Award of Distinction.
Tech Talk: Problem Drywall in Homes This issue of Tech Talk looks at problem drywall in homes and encourages homeowners to test life safety alarms (smoke/carbon monoxide/gas) that may be adversely impacted by the presence of drywall imported from China.
Grill Fires on Residential Properties This report examines the characteristics of the 5,700 grill fires that occur on residential properties each year in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 10 deaths, 100 injuries, and $37 million in property loss.
USFA Announces Arson Awareness Week Theme for 2010 The United States Fire Administration announces the theme for the 2010 Arson Awareness Week (AAW): Community Arson Prevention. USFA and its partners will use the week of May 2nd to the 8th to focus public attention on the value of community arson prevention and the resources and support necessary to reduce this crime.
USFA and NIOSH Initiate Study of Cancer among Firefighters The United States Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are partnering on a study to examine the potential for increased risk of cancer among firefighters due to exposures from smoke, soot, and other contaminants in the line of duty.
Selections Announced for Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program Fellowships to attend the Harvard University's Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government have been awarded to six senior fire officials.
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| Recent Calls |
Sun. Jun 13th 2010 Motor Vehicle Crash
In the early morning
hours, we were dispatched
for a MVC with unknown
injuries. A
passerby reported that he
saw parts o...
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Sat. Jun 5th 2010 Tree Down
Units were dispatched for
a tree down on Rt 259
near Shirey Rd. Lt
1 on scene with a large
tree covering the
roadway.&n...
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Sat. Jun 5th 2010 Flooded Roadways
During the continuous
severe down pours,
several roadways were
flooded as a result of
road drains not being
able to handle th...
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| February |
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| March |
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