Nearly 70% of the 750,000+ firefighters in the United States are volunteers. Approximately 67% of the 30,000+ fire departments in the country are Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs). TRI Air Testing invites you to help these essential responders breathe safe air. Nominate a VFD for the 2013 Air Testing Grant Program. TRI Air Testing is giving…
FDIC, the World’s Largest Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition, will be held 22-27 April 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. This international event is one of the most important and influential fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a…
In October 2012, NFPA released its report “US Fire Department Profile,” which was authored by Michael J. Karter, Jr. and Gary P. Stein. One of the statistics included in the report stresses what is widely known among firefighters but not necessarily within the general public: 69% (756,400) of the firefighters in the United States are…
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a July 16 entry on its “Fire Service Today” blog, has announced a partnership with Domino’s Pizza for Fire Prevention Week 2012 (October 7-13). NFPA, as those in the many industries utilizing or testing compressed air know, is one of the most influential safety organizations in the United…
The annual FDIC event is one of the most important fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a large exhibit hall, FDIC offers a unique networking opportunity to a vital field. This year, come visit FDIC at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis,…
