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Table Of Contents

	Apparatus All-Stars
	FIRE CHIEF Names 2008 Chiefs of the Year
	USFA Releases Firefighter Fatalities Report
	IAFF Releases LOD Injury Report
	Congress Passes Fire Safety Act
	Aussie Union Members Back Strike
	Wash. Districts Plan Merger, Seek Bond
	Orcutt Fire Department Closes
	Former Chief Charged by Pa. Police
	Mesa Earns Equipment Through Research Study
	Heritage Program Expands to Sister Company
	Chief Tackles Troubled Department
	Explosion Illustrates Danger Areas
	N.C. Fire Chief to Retire
	W.Va. Firefighters Review Rescue Skills
	Fire's Mercenary
	Winning the Fuel Gamble
	Helmet Headaches
	Time-Tested
	Full Calendar at FireChief.com

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From Janet's Notebook

Apparatus All-Stars

By Janet Wilmoth, Editorial Director

Twenty years ago, the International Association of Fire Chiefs organized and funded a meeting of fire chiefs, fire mechanics and apparatus manufacturers to discuss a significant increase in apparatus maintenance issues and liability. As a result of that first meeting, the Apparatus Maintenance Section was created, the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification program evolved and NFPA 1901 grew muscles.

Over the past 20 years, the fire mechanics have evolved parallel with the technology in emergency apparatus. Fire chiefs have recognized that the mechanics-turned–emergency vehicle technicians are now a critical part of their department’s team.

Six years ago, FIRE CHIEF magazine’s In Service approached the Apparatus Maintenance Section with the idea to recognize and raise the awareness of emergency vehicle technicians with an annual award.

This year, Spartan Chassis became the official sponsor of the 2008 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award, which was presented at the IAFC’s Apparatus Maintenance Section’s annual workshop in Denver. Click Here for More ...

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Top Story

FIRE CHIEF Names 2008 Chiefs of the Year

FIRE CHIEF presented its 13th annual Fire Chief of the Year Awards at Fire-Rescue International in Denver. Chief Charles L. Werner of the Charlottesville (Va.) Fire Department and Chief Michael H. Lee of the Bethany Fire Department, Reidsville, N.C., were recognized for their dedication and leadership in fire and emergency services. Click Here for More ...

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In the News

USFA Releases Firefighter Fatalities Report

The United States Fire Administration has released "Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2007," its report continuing a series of annual studies by the USFA of on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States. Click Here for More ...

IAFF Releases LOD Injury Report

The International Association of Fire Fighters has released the results of its "Contributing Factors to Fire Fighter Line-of-Duty Injury Study." Click Here for More ...

Congress Passes Fire Safety Act

The United States House of Representatives and Senate approved and adopted language from the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act as part of the conference report of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Click Here for More ...

Aussie Union Members Back Strike

The United Firefighters Union is considering striking as part of an ongoing wages dispute with the Queensland Government. Click Here for More ...

Wash. Districts Plan Merger, Seek Bond

Two Pierce County fire districts are asking voters to approve ballot measures in this month's primary election. Click Here for More ...

Orcutt Fire Department Closes

The Orcutt (Calif.) Volunteer Fire Depart has closed after 80 years and merged into the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District. Click Here for More ...

Former Chief Charged by Pa. Police

Pennsylvania police charged former fire chief of the Fayette County (Pa.) Fire Department Randy Smalley with misappropriating department funds to buy himself a boat. Click Here for More ...

Mesa Earns Equipment Through Research Study

Zoll will loan 37 12-lead electrocardiogram monitors for two years, while the Mesa (Ariz.) Fire Department uses the equipment to ensure that cardiac chest compressions are performed correctly. Click Here for More ...

Heritage Program Expands to Sister Company

Fireman's Fund has expanded participation in its Heritage Program to its sister company, Allianz Life Insurance Company. Click Here for More ...

Chief Tackles Troubled Department

Milo Bennett has left his position as chief of the Centennial Fire District in Minnesota to help reform the Oak Grove Fire Department as interim chief. Click Here for More ...

Explosion Illustrates Danger Areas

After residents were forced to evacuate a Toronto neighborhood when the Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases plant exploded, Toronto's mayor is launching a review of all areas that could threaten neighboring homes in a similar situation. Click Here for More ...

N.C. Fire Chief to Retire

John Gist, fire chief of the Winston-Salem (N.C.) Fire Department, will retire at the end of November. Click Here for More ...

W.Va. Firefighters Review Rescue Skills

Marion County Fire Chiefs Association held second annual fire rescue school for more than 100 firefighters in West Virginia. Click Here for More ...

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As Seen in FIRE CHIEF

Fire's Mercenary

By Rick Markley, Editor

To improve fledgling fire services, this modern-day Robin Hood is hopping from country to country asking of the rich and giving to the poor. Click Here for More ...

Winning the Fuel Gamble

By Brian A. Crawford

Rising fuel costs are hitting the fire service and forcing changes in consumption habits. Click Here for More ...

Helmet Headaches

By Donald Adams

A proposed change to NFPA 1901 creates potential storage issues that could hinder deployment and increase associated costs. Click Here for More ...

Time-Tested

By Rick Ennis

Time isn’t on your side on the fireground. The factors that affect decision-making can increase your speed and effectiveness. Click Here for More ...

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Upcoming Events

Full Calendar at FireChief.com

Do you have an upcoming event to share with our readers? Please send information to Lisa Allegretti, Managing Editor, at lisa@firechief.com.

SEPTEMBER

16-Hour Foam Operations & Applications
4-5, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Industrial Fire Training
8, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Florida Firefighters Safety & Health Conference
8-10, Orlando, Fla.
Contact: Florida Fire Chiefs' Association, 386-676-2744

Rescue I-Plus
8-12, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Foam Operations
16, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Confined-Space Technician II
15-19, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

Rope Technician II
15-19, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Firefighter Survival Skills-Flashover
19, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

8-Hour Hazardous Material for First Responders-Awareness Level
19, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

16-Hour Incident Command System /Incident Management System Training
22-23, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

30-Hour Basic Industrial Exterior Fire Training
22-25, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Trench & Structural Collapse
22-27, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

20-Hour Basic Rope Rescue
25-26, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

Rescue from Fall Protection
29-30, Baton Rouge, La.
Contact: Roco Rescue, 800-647-7626; www.rocorescue.com

8-Hour Pre-Emergency Planning for Industrial Facilities
30, Beaumont, Texas
Contact: Industrial Safety Training Council, Trisha Kelley, 409-833-2378 ext. 1134 or Jim Philp, 409-833-2378 ext. 1108; www.bestcomplex.com

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