If you haven’t heard about the D-block issue, or you’re not even sure what the D-block is, you will soon. Friday’s general session began with an urgent message from Chief Jack Parow, urging people to get involved and make sure their legislators are aware of the fire service’s needs when it comes to fireground communications.
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Friday’s general session at FRI recognized two esteemed groups for their exceptional contributions to the fire service. The first award, the Fire Service Award for Excellence, cosponsored by the IAFC and U.S. Safety Fire Technologies, recognizes innovations and achievements in managing resources to reduce the loss of life and property from fire and other emergencies.
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Many awards are given out in coordination with Fire-Rescue International. We’d like to recognize some of this year’s award winners.

At Fire-Rescue International this week, Motorola demonstrated the features of its new APX 7000XE, which it says is built to reduce the effects of background noise and to be easier to use with gloved hands.

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano reminded attendees that the department knows the challenges being faced by first responders across the country and that it will help ensure that they have the tools and resources necessary to do their jobs.

The IAFC’s Volunteer and Combination Officers (VCOS) section announced today that it will hold its first National Summit in Washington, D.C., March 17-20.

The FRI Expo is full of product unveilings and special appearances. On Friday, August 27, Meridian Medical Technologies will host celebrity  Steven Pasquale, who plays Sean Garrity on the acclaimed television drama series “Rescue Me.”
Pasquale is appearing as part of Meridian’s effort to raise awareness for the prevalence of cyanide poisoning due to smoke inhalation from [...]

Lt. Shawn Jones speaks with Tim Sendelbach about what made him FireRescue magazine’s choice for the 2010 Company Officer of the Year

 

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One way to provide a constant safety reminder to your personnel: the Rules of Engagement poster, which you can pick up at the IAFC’s Safety, Health and Survival section booth (#1621) or the FireRescue magazine booth (#1142) at FRI.

Check out this interview with General Session speaker Tony Kern on his presentation at FRI, From Complexity to Catastrophe in Twenty Seconds or Less.