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Reducing Stairs in Residential Buildings Higher Than Three Stories Creates Escape Hazards for Occupants and Inhibits Vital Emergency Response Operations
March 15, 2024
Fire, Life and Safety Section submits a position statement.
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Fire Sprinkler Bill Introduced in House
October 16, 2019
Legislation would create incentives for high-rise property owners to retrofit their buildings with fire sprinkler systems.
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Ready, Set, Go! Member Spotlight: Greater Eagle Fire Protection District
September 18, 2019
GEFPD is a combination department in Eagle, Colorado serving a residential population of over 8,000 citizens.
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Diversify Your Experience
June 20, 2019
Have you served time in your risk-reduction bureau? You should.
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Don’t Change Fire Prevention to Community Risk Reduction
June 9, 2019
Every member of the fire service has a role in Community Risk Reduction. Don't exclude the other members of your department by simply changing the name of Fire Prevention to Community Risk Reduction.
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Fighting Fire with Tax Policy
March 28, 2019
Whether you are already engaged with your members of Congress or have not yet ventured into the political world, now is a great time to get involved. We need you to add your voice to the discussion.
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Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill
December 13, 2018
Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves current fire-safe cigarette laws.
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Thanksgiving by the Numbers
November 16, 2018
Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during the holidays.
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Fire and Life Safety: Experiencing Home Fires – Still a Real Problem
November 6, 2018
School visits, department open houses and old messages don’t resonate with average community members. Public apathy is still a real problem. Are we missing the mark on public education?
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CRR Around the Globe with Chief Tom Jenkins
October 25, 2018
Past President Tom Jenkins sat down with CRR Radio and shared his observations on how fire departments are working with Community Risk Reduction and the challenges they are facing.
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Community Risk Reduction: The Magic Pill?
October 15, 2018
In CRR, we make changes to reduce the risk we find among our organizations, business community and citizens. We have many ways to do this, but what we’re looking for is a change of heart and direction, not just a magic pill.
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An Exclusive Offer for IAFC VCOS Members
July 15, 2024
Vector Solutions offers a special on their training system to VCOS members.
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VCOS & Deccan International Partner to Bring Analytics Grant to Volunteer & Combination Fire Departments
July 15, 2024
Opportunity for Analyst Grant Award will receive registration and travel expenses for one representative to attend the Symposium in the Sun
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Volunteer & Combination Officers Section: Notice of FRI & SUN Awards & Scholarships
July 15, 2024
Volunteer & Combination Officers section's FRI and Sun Awards & Scholarship Opportunities.
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