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He lead federal fire funding programs

When advocating for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) -- whether in letters to Congressional leaders, meeting with staff or testimony before committees -- the fire service organizations have often cited various reports that gave high marks to the program. Since it was established in 2001, the FIRE Act has been a model federal grant program, efficiently and effectively delivering grant dollars to local first responders. The success of the program can be attributed to the...

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 17:35

Host Bob Duemmel talks with three Southern California area firefighters about a recent cliff rescue at the Cabrillo National Monumen and rescue training throughout the state.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 00:55

Host Bob Duemmel talks with New Jersey Task Force 1 member Michael Daley about the wide array of equipment carried by USAR teams on their deployments.

The two discuss the different types of search gear, breaking and breaching tools and shoring equipment. Hear how they transport the equipment from their base to the scene of a catastrophe and what they need to bring to be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours.

 

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Upcoming TrainingLive Webcasts

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Jeffrey Pindelski

Monday, August 31, 2009 - 03:00

Rapid intervention and firefighter survival skills are often considered advanced, but do you have a firm grasp on the basic skills of firefighter removal? This webcast, based on case studies and proven statistics, will enable you to learn essential rapid intervention rope rescue concepts that can also be applied to basic, everyday fireground survival.

 

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