Career Firefighter Killed in Roof Collapse
While providing mutual aid in a commercial restaurant/lounge structure fire in Missouri, a 40-year-old career firefighter was killed. MORE

Illinois Initiates Firefighter Job Protection Act
Illinois recently enacted legislation protecting volunteer firefighters from dismissal for being late or missing work because of a fire response. MORE

Free Highway Responder Video Available
The Emergency Responder Safety Institute, working with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, has announced the availability of the institute’s free videotape, “The Ten Cones of Highway Safety.” MORE

Congress Sets Aside Funds for DHS
The appropriations bill for fiscal year 2005 that funds important fire service grant programs was passed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). MORE

Former ATF Agent Linked to Grenade Explosions
A paramedic linked to a recent “flash bang” grenade explosion in Magnolia, Texas is suspected in a similar incident that occurred in July. MORE

Texas Commission Offers New A/V Collection
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection now has an audiovisual (A/V) collection on terrorism. More

The Iroquois Theater Fire
On December 30, 1903 the new Iroquois Theater, thought to be fireproof, was packed with 1,900 spectators who came to see a popular musical. MORE

The Fire Museum of Texas
A high point of interest to many fire buffs throughout the Lone Star state is the Fire Museum of Texas. MORE

Training Video To Help Prevent Roof Collapse
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new free training CD-ROM and DVD to help protect firefighters from a possible roof collapse. MORE

Nursing Home Residents Left Helpless Against Fire Emergencies
The presence of fire sprinklers in care facilities is something that is not usually part of the list of considerations in choosing a nursing home. MORE

ODP Grant Regulations Changed
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved important changes to the guidelines governing ODP grant funding. MORE

Texas Commission Sports New A/V Collection
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection now has an audiovisual (A/V) collection separate from the book collection. MORE

Tracking Taxpayer Money
Recent investigations into Bexar County, Texas, volunteer fire departments have revealed that VFDs have had trouble handling tax dollars and donations. MORE