Saturday, July 19, 2008
Charleston: Making Sense of it
Industry experts weigh in on the Charleston Post-Incident Assessment and Review Team’s Phase II Report
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid is a blog of news and views from FIRE CHIEF staff and industry experts. Click below to see what our experts have to say and leave your comments.
Determined Spirit
One of the things I really admire about volunteer fire departments is their spirit and determination to make do with few resources. While the FIRE Grants have helped a good many departments across the country, there's more need. More... Comments
On the Way to a Performance Measure
Mike Love
The International City/County Management Association recently announced an audio conference for city and county managers called, "Asking Your Police and Fire Chief the Right Questions — to Get the Right Answers." More... Comments
What Did You Do?
Rick Markley
The situation at the Charleston furniture store overwhelmed that department and revealed flaws in its incident command, culture, equipment, water supply and communications. It also revealed flaws in how structures are inspected and permits issued. The report is the industry's leading topic of conversation, and rightly so. More... Comments
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Charleston Fire Reports
Download the taskforce's Phase 2 Report (PDF format) and the ATF investigation report (PDF format) examining the June 18, 2007 Sofa Super Store fire that killed nine Charleston (S.C.) firefighters.
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Federal Signal Corp. will sell E-One to American Industrial Partners for approximately $20 million....
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The International Association of Fire Chiefs received a $989,068 grand from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program....
Federal Fire Vacancies Jeopardize Security
Federal fire departments at the Washington Navy Yard, the Naval Research Lab and Bolling Air Force Base are short at least 14 firefighters....
Workshop Compares Technologies
The Workshop on Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking for Emergency Responders will test four solutions for precisely locating first responders inside buildings....
Ahura Named 'Most Innovative Company'
Ahura Scientific received a Stevie Award for most innovative company from The American Business Awards organization....
Off-Site News
ATF Blames Smoker for Charleston Fire
A newly released federal investigation report says a discarded cigarette started the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire and that firefighters made it worse.
Firefighter Layoffs Might Mean Rescinded Funds
A Georgia fire department may have to pay back more than $1 million in federal funds if recent layoffs are found to have violated the original agreement under which the grant was made.
Firefighter gets Jail Time for Prank
A former New York firefighter will serve three years in prison for his role in setting fire to a fire station door. The incident was said to be a prank.
Interim Fire Chief Named in Charleston
Charleston, S.C., Mayor Joseph Riley named a 37-year veteran to lead the fire department while the city conducts a nationwide search to replace Rusty Thomas.
Georgia Chief Reprimanded
An accident involving a firefighter who is a councilman's son, a positive drug test, a deceptive letter of reference and an altered incident report led Columbus, Ga., mayor to reprimand his fire chief.
ISO to Audit Alaskan Fire Dept.
Accusations that an Alaskan fire chief borrowed equipment to improve the town's ISO rating has sparked an investigation.
S.F. has Troubled EMS
A San Francisco Chronicle study of the city's EMS department found an overtaxed 911 dispatch center and sevaral other troublesome areas.
ISO to Audit Alaskan Fire Dept.
Accusations that an Alaskan fire chief borrowed equipment to improve the town's ISO rating has sparked an investigation.
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