Maine firefighters say proposed change to OSHA standards could have impact across state
They feel the proposed rule change is too much, too quick, and that if it gets approved, small volunteer departments in Maine ...
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Will Volunteer Fire Departments Survive This Blaze?
Imagine how you’d feel if your house catches fire and you call the local volunteer fire department and no one is volunteering ...
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TX Teen Who Suffered Heart Attack in Firefighter Training Recovering
The 19-year-old collapsed during a citizen's fire academy and is working to achieve his dream job as a firefighter in Allen.
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NIOSH Issues Tips to Prevent Heat Stroke after VA Firefighter Recruit's Death
Chesterfield County Fire and Rescue Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge, 25, died of heat stroke on his first day of the training ...
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OSHA considering changing fire brigade laws
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing new emergency response standards that if adopted could make it ...
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Grant Opportunities for Fire Safety Education
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that applications are being accepted for $2 million in grants to support fire and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most ...
Firefighters urge caution on proposed OSHA changes, warn of impact on volunteer agencies
Firefighters were able to speak directly to federal regulators Tuesday about a proposed rule change that some believe could ...
How this small device can prevent electrical fires — and how to get it for free
A relatively new device developed by a Maryland-based company can prevent devastating home electrical fires — and many ...
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OSHA plans major update to Fire Brigade standards. Why emergency officials are nervous
State and local officials are sounding alarms about the potential cost and feasibility of the Occupational Safety and Health ...
Union says ‘far more needs to be done’ after second Baltimore DPW worker’s death this year
AFSCME Council 3 called for Baltimore City to do ‘far more’ for workplace safety after DPW Solid Waste worker Timothy ...
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Instructor-Led Virtual Training
December 3-6, 2024 OSHA 510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry December 3-6, 2024 OSHA 2225: Respiratory Protection January 7-9, 2025 OSHA 502: Update for ...