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Women Are Beginning to Take More Leadership Roles in the Fire Service

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Since the beginning of the women’s rights movement in 20th century America, women have taken on leadership roles all across the nation. From corporate executives to politicians, females have gained authoritative positions within numerous career paths. However, in some male-dominated industries, women have struggled to reach these leadership roles. One such industry is the fire […]

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Recent Active Shooter Incidents Prompt NFPA to Fast Track Standards for First Responders

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Recent shootings like the Florida school shooting earlier this month have no doubt sparked debate and controversy over effective response and prevention methods. During the last five years the United States has been inundated with at least 14 prominent, high-casualty producing active shooter incidents. This has forced police, fire, and EMS to change tactics to

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How Drones Are Hindering Firefighting Efforts

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As we move deeper into the 21st century, one of the prevailing issues of our time is the need for common sense to keep up with burgeoning technology and how it can help or hinder our response to all sorts of emergencies. Recently, the serious issue of civilian drones has come to the forefront of

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Three Reasons Why Firefighting is Getting Costlier

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It turns out that 2017 was a banner year, and ultimately a tragic one, for the bottom line among the world’s insurance carriers. Unparalleled natural disasters around the world will result in more than $135 billion in claims and losses. Total property losses, after you factor in uninsured property, will exceed $330 million. Only 2011,

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Why Mudslides Occur After Large Wildfires Like the California Thomas Fire and How to Protect Yourself From Them

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In January of 2018, the relief from hazardous weather and extreme conditions did not appear to be in sight for residents of the Golden State. Devastating mudslides in California killed at least 20 people in early January in the coastal town of Montecito. Downed trees and power lines as well as cascading boulders made the

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The California Wildfire Season Is Now 4-5 Months Longer

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Last December, another major fire plagued California. For over a month, the Thomas Fire blazed through Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The destruction surpassed 440 square miles of land scorched and 1,063 structures burned, claiming the title as the largest wildfire in California history. As of December 22nd, more than 8,500 firefighters fought to contain

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February 2018

Women Are Beginning to Take More Leadership Roles in the Fire Service

Recent Active Shooter Incidents Prompt NFPA to Fast Track Standards for First Responders

How Drones Are Hindering Firefighting Efforts

Three Reasons Why Firefighting is Getting Costlier

Why Mudslides Occur After Large Wildfires Like the California Thomas Fire and How to Protect Yourself From Them

The California Wildfire Season Is Now 4-5 Months Longer

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