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MARCH 2006 Newsletter
BUDGET CUTS COULD SHORTCHANGE FIRE DEPARTMENTS Last month, the White House released its fiscal year 2007 budget request, reducing funds to several key fire service programs, including firefighter recruitment, training, equipment, and safety and rural assistance. Even though these budget cuts could affect the entire fire industry, experts fear that volunteer fire departments would be hit hardest. ...
BEYOND BLAZES: NEW JERSEY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS SAVE LIVES Firefighters dedicate their lives to saving others, fighting fires and entering flaming buildings to ensure everyone comes out alive. Yet one New Jersey fire department has gone beyond rescue, creating two innovative programs that save lives even when no fire exists. ...
NEW CO REGULATIONS ARE KEEPING MASSACHUSETTS FIRE SERVICE BUSY Nearly 14 months after a tragic carbon monoxide poisoning claimed the life of a seven-year-old Massachusetts girl, a state law named in her memory is taking effect. The law will require homes across the state to have carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Now, weeks after working with industry experts and political allies to get the legislation approved, the State Fire Marshal’s Office has the new task of educating fire departments and consumers about the requirements. ...
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