Fire & Safety Journal Americas

Reevaluating firefighting foams: Vicki Quint on the urgent need to transition from AFFF to safer alternatives

By Vicki Quint, Co-Chair of the Foam Exposure Committee Risk mitigation strategies...

Philadelphia Fire Department partners...

PPE care program ensures firefighter safety and compliance LION...

NVFC appoints Abena Bonso-Bruce...

Abena Bonso-Bruce brings leadership to NVFC As reported by...

FEMA accepting applications for...

FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council application process FEMA is currently...

President Biden presents Medal...

Medal of Valor awarded to public safety officers President...

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NVFC appoints Abena Bonso-Bruce as Chief Operating Officer

January 8, 2025

Abena Bonso-Bruce brings leadership to NVFC As reported by The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), Abena Bonso-Bruce will

President Biden presents Medal of Valor to FDNY firefighters for extraordinary bravery

January 7, 2025

Medal of Valor awarded to public safety officers President Biden awarded the Medal of Valor to eight public

In Memoriam: William Foster remembered for advancing fire safety and emergency vehicle training in the U.S.

January 6, 2025

William Foster’s impact on fire safety and training William “Bill” Foster, a co-founder of Spartan Fire Chassis, passed

Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association honors Greg Rogers

January 2, 2025

Rogers recognized for contributions to fire safety advocacy The Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (FEMA) has announced Greg Rogers

FEMA announces new appointments to National Advisory Council

January 2, 2025

FEMA names 10 new members to advisory council FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced 10 new appointments and three

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Recognizing fire and emergency services as critical infrastructure: Bruce H. Varner on the future of the American Fire Service

By Bruce H. Varner, Institution of Fire Engineers USA Branch Past President As we approach 2025, the American Fire Service faces critical challenges that require innovative solutions. Perhaps the single most important is to have all levels of government recognize their fire and emergency services resources as critical infrastructure, thereby providing all of the necessary resources to reach the mission...

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