News
Click on the links below for the latest emergency responder safety news.
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Officer Deaths Fall in 2009 but all the News Is Not Good
Fewer U.S. law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2009 than in any year in the past half century—an encouraging trend tempered by a disturbing increase in the number of officers who were killed by gunfire, many of them in brutal, ambush-style attacks. However Officer struck by deaths decreased
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IAFF Endorses Emergency Responders Highway Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 4104
The International Association of Fire Fighters announced support for H.R. 4104. In a letter to the author, Congressman Brad Ellsworth, General President Harold Schaitberger indicated that highway incidents remain a "significant cause of injury and death" fire fighters and emergency medical personnel.
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NJ Fire and EMS Crews Run for Cover From Drunk Driver
Basking Ridge Firefighters and EMS crews treating to an injured woman Saturday night had to dive out of the way of drunk driver who was fleeing from a State Police pursuit.
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2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniformed Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Released December 16, 2009
The newly revised Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was released December 16 by the US Department of Transportation. Jack Sullivan CVVFA Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) Director of Training and member of the National Committee that edits the MUTCD completed a preliminary review of the document.
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Model SOG Available for Download on Deploying Cones and Flares at Roadway Incidents
CVVFA Emergency Responder Chief Instructor Ron Moore has prepared guidelines to address how to safely set up Advance Warning and Transition areas at roadway incidents.
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Man Found Guilty in Death of Delaware Firefighter/EMT
Paraplegic Joseph Taye was found guilty today of first-degree murder for running into Michelle Smith of the Delaware City Fire Company on Dec. 20 2008 as Smith tended to an injured man lying on the side of U.S. 13. Full story and Commentary from the the Secret List courtesy of ERSI Member Chief Billy Goldfeder
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EMT Sues Firefighter/Apparatus Operator in Secondary Incidnet Engine vs. Ambulance
A former EMT is suing a Pennsylvania Firefighter/Apparatus Driver, the Fire Company and the Township Supervisors for damages that occurred at a crash scene on an icy day 2 years ago. News and Commentary from the Secret List courtesy of Chief Billy Goldfeder and Firefighter Close Calls
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New Tool Makes Finding Related Training and Downloads Faster and Easier
Respondersafety.com now has a new tool to help readers find and download related training and reference documents. See the sample search results
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California Street Named After Deputy Killed in Struck-By Incident
California Street Named After Deputy Killed in Struck-By Incident.
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Legislation Would Train and Protect Emergency Roadway Responders
Legislation in Congress would provide grants to train roadway responders, study responder safety and track highway struck bys. Congressman Brad Ellsworth IN-8 a former Sheriff reached out to responders