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NVFC backed bill passes

NVFC-backed bill for adverse substances passed

The NVFC supported bill S. 231, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 400 to 22 on December 1.

The Fire Fighters Charity to be Chosen Charity for fire awards

The Fire Fighters Charity will be this year’s Chosen Charity for the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards.

AFAC releases 2022 Seasonal Bushfire Outlook

AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services in Australia and New Zealand, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2022.
White Ribbon Award for Cheshire Fire

White Ribbon Award for Cheshire Fire

Thursday 25 November marked White Ribbon Day which is a campaign that works to address domestic violence against women.

Flash flood plans should touch on surface risks, Localis report warns

Responsibility for tackling the growing prevalence of flash surface flooding should be gripped by central and local government to prevent needless damage to property and human misery, the think-tank Localis has argued.
Indonesia earthquake death toll continues to rise

Indonesia earthquake death toll continues to rise

The earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Java on Monday continues to claim more lives, with the death toll rising beyond 268.
FBU announces progress on DECON campaign

FBU announces progress on DECON campaign

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced significant progress in Scotland on the the ground-breaking DECON campaign.
Crash Responder Safety Week begins

Crash Responder Safety Week begins

Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) launches today (14 November) and runs through until Friday (18 November).
New South Wales rescue helicopter unveiled

New South Wales rescue helicopter unveiled

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service new multi-purpose helicopter has been unveiled at Coffs Harbour.
NY firefighters sceptical over mayors inspection plans

NY Firefighters sceptical over Mayor’s inspections plan

Firefighter unions in the city of New York have warned about Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to transfer some structure inspections from the FDNY to the Buildings Department.
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