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FIGHT FIRE with FACTS Speak with a USFA Spokesperson, Please Call 202-842-3600
FIGHT FIRE WITH FACTS More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 20,000 are injured. Many of them might be alive today if they had only had the information they needed to avoid a disaster. The U.S Fire Administration offers the following life-saving tips that could make a big difference for you and your community. Following these simple fire safety tips can increase survival rates dramatically. Did you know? ALTERNATIVE HEATER SAFETY LIFE-SAVING TIPS Eighty-two percent of all fire ¾ For increased protection, USFA recommends installing deaths occur in the home. both ionization (detects fast-burning fires) and photoelectric Heating is the second leading (detects slow, smoldering fires), or dual sensor smoke alarms cause of residential fires. in the home per manufacturers’ installation instructions and Deaths due to fires caused by applicable codes. Install smoke alarms in each bedroom. heating a home are particularly ¾ Kerosene heaters are not permitted in many areas. If you preventable. use a kerosene heater, use only the recommended fuel. Always Having a working smoke alarm refuel outdoors safely away from your home. reduces one’s chances of dying in ¾ Allow your heater to cool before refueling and only refuel a fire by nearly a half. outdoors. For more information on how you can help prevent fires and fire ¾ Keep the fire in the fireplace by making sure you have a screen large enough to catch flying sparks and rolling logs. deaths, please contact your local fire department on a non- ¾ Clean your chimney regularly – chimney tar build-up can emergency number or the U.S. -
Physical Science
Cedar Grove School District Cedar Grove, NJ 2019 Grade 9 Physical Science Revisions Approved by the Cedar Grove Board of Education October 2019 Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Fetherman Board of Education Mrs. Christine Dye, President Mr. David Schoner, Vice-President Mrs. Nicole DiChiara Mrs. Michele Mega Mr. Leonard Splendoria Physical Science Course Description Within the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard—or performance expectation—and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time. Crosscutting Concepts help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design. When these concepts, such as “cause and effect”, are made explicit for students, they can help students develop a coherent and scientifically-based view of the world around them. Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems. The practices better explain and extend what is meant by “inquiry” in science and the range of cognitive, social, and physical practices that it requires. Students engage in practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core ideas and crosscutting concepts. Disciplinary Core Ideas are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering. -
OFPC Training Catalog
Rev. 02/01/21 1 REV 2/01/21 vision contact information The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control strives to be a national recognized leader in fire NYS Division of Homeland Security services, delivering the highest quality, and Emergency Services state of the art, and most comprehensive Office of Fire Prevention and Control training, response, and technical State Office Campus assistance programs and services to 1220 Washington Avenue Building 7A, 2nd Floor emergency responders, local entities, Albany, NY 12226 and the citizens of New York State. Phone: 518-474-6746 The Office’s programs enable: the Fax: 518-474-3240 state’s fire service to become the e-mail: [email protected] best trained, best prepared and most Web: www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc effective professional emergency response force in the nation; New York State’s colleges, universities, state NYS Academy of Fire Science properties and its citizens, to be the 600 College Avenue safest in regard to fire prevention and Montour Falls, NY 14865-9634 awareness; and the state to maintain Phone: 607-535-7136 arson related fires at the lowest per Fax: 607-535-4841 capita within the United States. e-mail: [email protected] Academy course information, schedules, and application forms are on the web: mission www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc The Office of Fire Prevention and Control will deliver a wide breadth NYS Preparedness Training Center of services to firefighters, emergency 5900 Airport Rd responders, state and local government Oriskany, NY 13424 agencies, public and private colleges, Phone: 315-768-5689 and the citizens of New York. -
LRFD 24/7 2The Command Post January 2012
The Command Post Volume 3, Issue 1 - A Publication of the Little Rock Fire Department January 2012 Inside This Issue... From the Chief’s Desk In the book titled “It’s Your Ship,” au- thor Captain D. Michael Abrashoff speaks about going beyond standard Operationally Speaking procedure - “Innovation and progress are achieved only by those who ven- ture beyond standard operating proce- dures. You have to think imagina- tively, but realistically, about what Storm Response Kit may lie ahead, and prepare to meet it. You have to look for new ways to handle old tasks and fresh approaches to new problems.” Let’s be very specific - SOPs/SOGs are very much appropriate on the fire ground and in our daily fire service activities; however, as we 2011 Recruit Class-B come to the end of 2011 and look back on the year, there are numer- ous people within this organization who played a key role in our ac- complishments for the year. Your imagination, focus and leadership are appreciated. Successfully established Airport Division Chief Position Prescription Drug Drop-Off Successfully established EMS bicycle team Successfully completed Spanish Immersion Class for SW stations Increased technical knowledge with Swift Water Training Established employee Medical Evaluations in partnership with Arkansas Heart Hospital Blackout Box Initiated IAFF-supported minimum standards for Engineers and Captains Completed 2nd annual Citizens Fire Academy Completed 2nd annual “Fire Safety Day” Graduated 27 recruits Fire Death Reduction Began construction of WLR Fire -
The Forest Resiliency Burning Pilot Project
R E S O U C The Forest Resiliency Burning Pilot Project December 2018 N A T U R L The Forest Resiliency Burning Pilot Project Report to the Legislature December 2018 Prepared by Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington Prescribed Fire Council Cover photo by © John Marshall. ii Executive Summary More than 100 years of fire suppression and land management practices have severely degraded Eastern Washington’s fire-adapted dry forests. Without the regular, low-intensity fires that created their open stand structure and resiliency, tree density has increased and brush and dead fuels have accumulated in the understory. The impact of these changes in combination with longer fire seasons have contributed to back-to-back record-breaking wildfire years, millions spent in firefighting resources and recovery, danger to our communities, and millions of acres of severely burned forest. Forest resiliency burning, also called prescribed fire or controlled burning, returns fire as an essential ecological process to these forests and is an effective tool for reducing fuels and associated risk of severe fires. Forest experts have identified 2.7 million acres of Central and Eastern Washington forests in need of restoration (Haugo et al. 2015). The agency’s 20-year Forest Health Strategic Plan addresses the need to increase the pace and scale of forest restoration treatments, which includes the use of prescribed fire. Successful implementation of prescribed fire in dry forest ecosystems faces a number of challenges, primarily unfavorable weather conditions, smoke management regulations, and some public opposition. Recognizing these challenges, the urgent need for large-scale forest restoration, and the usefulness and benefits of prescribed fire, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 2928. -
NETC Welcome Package, a Refrigerator and Microwave Are Available in Each Dormitory Room
National Emergency Training Center Welcome Package National Fire Academy/Emergency Management Institute August 2021 Welcome Package for the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute Welcome to the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), home of the National Fire Academy (NFA) and Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Your decision to continue your education is a positive step toward increasing your skills and knowledge, gaining recognition in the industry, and enhancing your career. This package contains important campus information, including points of contact and links to additional information. Whether this is your first time or you previously attended courses, we encourage you to review the information as our policies and procedures update periodically. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Educational and Training Participant Standards of Conduct (FEMA Policy 123-0-2) can be accessed via the following link (https:// www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/student_policies.html). In addition, FEMA Directive: Personnel Standards of Conduct (Directive 123-0-2-1) can be accessed via the following link (https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/student_policies.html). Please review these important documents. If you have any questions regarding your visit to NETC, please contact our Admissions Office and the staff will be glad to assist you. Our Admissions Office may be reached at 301-447-1035 or at [email protected], Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET. We commend you for your commitment to enhancing your education and wish you great success in your professional endeavors. NETC regulations (44 C.F.R. Part 15 and Policy 119-22, VII.A.8 and VII.A.10) prohibit personal possession of alcohol or firearms on campus. -
2003 Annual Report
Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report - 2003 James W. Clarke, Jr. Fire Chief Paul H. Melnick President Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. P.O. Box 7014 Falls Church, VA 22040 www.fallschurchvfd.org Fire Station 6 6950 Little Falls Road Arlington, VA 22213 (703) 532-2672 The mission of the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department (FCVFD) is to aid in the preservation of life and property. This mission is completed in cooperation with the City of Falls Church government and the Arlington County Fire Department. During the calendar year 2003, the volunteers participated and contributed in a myriad of functions related to the public safety of the citizens of the greater Falls Church community. The following is a summary of the most significant activities for the year: MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS Hours and Emergency Responses The FCVFD increased overall participation by 53% over year 2002. Members of the FCVFD contributed nearly 6,800 hours staffing units and supplementing the career staff during 2003. During these hours, members responded to 1,617 calls for assistance. In preparation for fire department activities, members participated in over 6,200 hours of fire and emergency medical services training. In addition to the actual emergency operations and public service aspects of the Department, members spent nearly 2,900 hours completing the necessary administrative functions to raise funds, maintain facilities, and perform other basic business tasks. Membership The FCVFD ended the year with 81 members on the rolls, including 15 members of the Auxiliary. TRAINING Firefighter I/II Course The FCVFD conducted a Virginia State Certified Firefighter I/II course sponsored by the Arlington County Firemen’s Association. -
Fairfax Fire Dept
FAIRFAX COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT STANDING ORDER NUMBER: 2017-003 ISSUED BY: Fire Chief Richard Bowers CFAI PI: 7F.4 APPROVED BY: DATE: March 10, 2017 Fire Chief Richard Bowers FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: Respiratory Protection During Overhaul Operations EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately With the growing scientific information linking cancer to firefighting, and in an effort to promote health and wellness of our personnel, the use of respiratory protection during overhaul is mandatory. The mandated use of respiratory protection during overhaul applies to all operational personnel and shall be adhered to regardless of jurisdiction (e.g. mutual aid and automatic aid to neighboring jurisdictions). The department is striving to reduce the incidence of cancer among personnel by mandating the use of appropriate respiratory protection during the entirety of overhaul operations. Off-gassing of hazardous compounds and known carcinogens continues to occur even after the production of visible smoke has stopped. Firefighter exposures during overhaul have the potential to cause changes in spirometry and lung permeability. One of the routes of greatest concern for entry of carcinogens into the body is through the lungs, when firefighters prematurely remove their Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), especially during overhaul. Incident scenes requiring overhaul will be divided into three phases. Phase I – This phase begins with fire suppression activities and continues until the fire is knocked down, ventilation is performed and the Safety Officer (SAFO) confirms an Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) atmosphere no longer exists. Once no visible fire or smoke is evident, the SAFO will perform atmospheric monitoring utilizing the MultiRAE 5 gas meter. -
6.13 Public Services – Fire Protection
6.13 PUBLIC SERVICES – FIRE PROTECTION 6.13.1 OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY Fire protection services would be provided to the proposed project by the Ventura County Fire Protection District (VCFPD) under contract with the City of Camarillo. The VCFPD’s resources are adequate to serve the proposed project, and response times to service calls at the proposed project site would meet District standards. The proposed project site is located near areas designated by the state as medium fire hazard, and by the VCFPD as high fire hazard areas. As the project site is in a fire hazard area, impacts would be potentially significant without mitigation. 6.13.2 LITERATURE AND DATA REVIEW The following sources provided information used in this analysis: • Ventura County Fire Protection District. Unit Strategic Fire Plan. 2016. • Ventura County Fire Protection District. 2014 Annual Report. • John Dodd, Fire Inspector, Ventura County Fire Protection District. 6.13.3 METHODOLOGY Analysis of fire protection services is concerned with response time, firefighter-to-population ratios, and water fire-flow service to the area that is in question. Response times to an area influence the ability of a fire department to serve a development, county, city, or other populated area in a timely and efficient manner. The further a fire department (fire station) is from a populated area, it would be expected that response times would be longer and delayed. An analysis of response times for fire departments serving a development should be completed in order to determine if the fire department has sufficient resources to arrive to a fire or other medical emergency in a timely fashion. -
Fire Chief Richmond, California
The City of Richmond, California invites your interest in the position of Fire Chief A National Search Effort Conducted By Ralph Andersen & Associates The Opportunity This is truly an exciting opportunity to live and work in West Contra Costa County, one of the most dynamic areas of the nine-county San Francisco Bay. The City of Richmond is conducting a national search for an innovative and committed fire professional to serve as the next Fire Chief. Ideal candidates must be hands-on, with the ability to wear many hats while demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The strongest candidates will be able to provide advanced and dynamic approaches in emergency and public safety services in order to contribute to the quality of life for Richmond’s residents and visitors. City of Richmond, California | Fire Chief Page 2 The City of Richmond, California The City of Richmond is located in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area in West Contra Costa County. Major nearby Bay Area cities and employment centers include the City of Oakland, 9 miles south; the City of San Francisco, 17 miles west; and the City of San Jose, 50 miles south. Richmond’s landmass forms a peninsula that stretches into the San Francisco and San Pablo bays. This shoreline defines a significant portion of the City’s borders to the north, west, and south. Neighboring San Francisco and Marin County provide attractive backdrops from Richmond and across the Bay. The cities of El Cerrito and San Pablo and the Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve frame the City’s eastern edge. -
Preparation for Initial Company Operations-Student Manual
Preparation for Initial Company Operations PICO-Student Manual 1st Edition, 5th Printing-April 2014 FEMA/USFA/NFA PICO-SM April 2014 Preparation for Initial Company Operations 1st Edition, 5th Printing Preparation for Initial Company Operations PICO-Student Manual 1st Edition, 5th Printing-April 2014 This Student Manual may contain material that is copyright protected. USFA has been granted a license to use that material only for NFA-sponsored course deliveries as part of the course materials, and it shall not be duplicated without consent of the copyright holder. States wishing to use these materials as part of state-sponsorship and/or third parties wishing to use these materials must obtain permission to use the copyright material(s) from the copyright holder prior to teaching the course. PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS NOTICE: This material has been developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) of the United States Fire Administration (USFA) for use by State and metropolitan fire training programs. NFA endorsement of this material is conditional on use without modification. NFA material, whether printed text or software, may not be used in any manner that would mislead or that would suggest or imply endorsement by NFA of any commercial product, process, or service. ii PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY FOREWORD The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an important component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), serves the leadership of this Nation as the DHS's fire protection and emergency response expert. The USFA is located at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and includes the National Fire Academy (NFA), National Fire Data Center (NFDC), and the National Fire Programs (NFP). -
02601 MO 01 28 2020 2020-00000390 000 Delete BASIC FDID State Incident Date Station Incident Number Exposure Change
Page 1 of 17 MM DD YYYY NFIRS - 1 A 02601 MO 01 28 2020 2020-00000390 000 Delete BASIC FDID State Incident Date Station Incident Number Exposure Change Location Type Check this box to indicate that the address for this incident is provided on the Wildland Fire Census Tract B Module in Section B, "Alternative Location Specification." Use only for wildland fires. Street address 500 MISSOURI BLVD Intersection Number/Milepost Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix In front of Rear of Jefferson City MO - Adjacent to Apt./Suite/Room City State ZIP Code Directions US National Grid Cross Street, Directions or National Grid, as applicable Midnight is 0000 C IncidentType E1 Dates and Times E2 Shifts and Alarms Month Day Year Hour/Min Local option 350 Extrication, rescue, oth Check boxes if dates are ALARM always required Incident Type Alarm the same as C 1 F14 Alarm Date. 01 28 2020 1257 Shift or Alarms District Platoon D Aid Given or Received None Arrival ARRIVAL required, unless canceled or did not arrive 01 28 2020 1301 1 Mutual aid received Special Studies CONTROLLED optional, except for wildland fires E3 2 Auto. aid received Controlled Local option Their FDID Their 3 Mutual aid given State 4 Auto. aid given LAST UNIT CLEARED, required except for wildland fires Last Unit Special Special 5 Other aid given Their Incident Number Cleared 01 28 2020 1525 Study ID# Study Value Actions Taken Resources Estimated Dollar Losses and Values F G1 Check this box and skip this block if an G2 Apparatus or Personnel Module is used.