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NFPA 2010 Fire Loss in the U.S. Report issued
November 10, 2011 | Buildingsonfire.com, christopher naum, Fire Suppression, fire-prevention-education, firefighting-operations, fires, Reports, Research | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Public fire departments responded to 1,331,500 fires in the United States during 2010, a slight decrease from the previous year and the lowest number since 1977 according to the NFPA in it’s report release.

Don’t Count on Mutual Aid: “Let it Burn”
June 2, 2011 | christopher naum, Fire Fighting, Fire Suppression, fire-prevention-education, firefighting-operations, Risk Management | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Interesting discussions and dialog coming from the Grand Rapids Press and a series of articles on fire service delivery , capabilities, ratings and finances. The Series was written by Jim Harger a reporter for the Grand Rapids Press. An examination and comparison of staffing levels, training, service delivery and budgets was presented. Budget issues, efficiencies […]

Sleep with a Firefighter Every Night
November 1, 2010 | christopher naum, Commandsafety.com, Education, FDNY, fire-prevention-education, firefighter-safety-health, LODD | Christopher Naum | No Comments

The video speaks for itself…Click over to the FireGeezer for an insightful look at how this video came to be and the lady behind the concept Vina Drennan, HERE

Fire in the United States Report 2003 to 2007
January 13, 2010 | Fire Suppression, fire-prevention-education, firefighting-operations, major-incidents, Reports, USFA | Christopher Naum | No Comments
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Fire in the United States Fire in the United States covers the 5-year period from 2003 to 2007 The report focuses on the national fire problem and provides an overview of fires and losses in buildings, vehicles and other mobile properties, and other properties. The report also examines fire and fire loss trends, fire casualties […]