Traffic Rivals Fire In Danger to Firefighters
In the last 10 years, more than 225 firefighters nationwide have died in vehicle accidents while on duty. MORE

1942 Night Club Fire Killed 492
On the night of November 28, 1942, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, MA, burned, killing nearly 600 people. MORE

Advocates Group Supports Fire Service
The Fire Corps is a new program created to pair volunteer, combination, and career fire departments with citizens who support fire department efforts. MORE

DHS Announces Release of National Response Plan Course
The Department of Homeland Security announces a new course on the National Response Plan that will focus on plan operations, roles and responsibilities of those involved, and organizational and management responsibilities. MORE

Edinburg Fire Museum Celebrates Third Year
The Edinburg Fire Museum first opened its doors in July of 2002 as a tribute to all Edinburg Volunteer Firefighters past and present. MORE

EPA Program Reimburses More Than $3 Million To Local Fire Departments
Local governments who have incurred costs dealing with illegal drug labs may qualify to receive funds from the EPA. MORE

ESIP Sponsors Special Lecture Program
The Emergency Service Insurance Program (ESIP) will be sponsoring a rescue and firefighting educational program. MORE

GAO Studies Right to Volunteer Off Duty
The General Accountability Office (GAO) will soon begin a study on career firefighters’ right to volunteer when they are off duty. MORE

Louisiana Officials Charged With Obstructing DHS Program Audit
Three officials with a Louisiana state agency are being accused of obstructing a Department of Homeland Security federal grant program audit. MORE

Scott Issues Important SCBA Notice
An important safety notice has been released by SCOTT Health & Safety. MORE

Stanford Named Regents Fellow
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has named Mark Stanford, Chief of Fire Operationsof the Texas Forest Service (TFS) as Regents Fellow. MORE

New Firefighter Website Introduced
A new website allows fire fighters trying to obtain advanced certifications to take the courses from the comfort of their own home. MORE