Press Release / News Bulletin Index

• Fire Nuggets Makes Transition to a Free Access Web Site
• Fire Nuggets to Become FREE Access Web Site

Firefighter Safety

• Honor Their Sacrifices

• The 2008 Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the Unites States may be downloaded HERE. Facts include:

• Activities related to emergency incidents resulted in the deaths of 75 firefighters.

• 28 firefighters died while engaging in activities at the scene of a fire.
• 21 firefighters died while responding to, and 3 while returning from, emergency incidents.
• 12 firefighters died while they were engaged in training activities.
• 13 firefighters died after the conclusion of their on-duty activity.
• Heart attacks were the most frequent cause of death for 2008 with 45 firefighter deaths.

Firefighter Wellness

• Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Guidebook

USFA News

• Fire Service Leadership Calls for Effort Toward Working Smoke Detectors

Career Development

• None at this time

Products

• Pump manufacturer Robwen Inc. concludes field tests and launches products. 

Services

• Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Reaches $20 Million Milestone in Donations to Fire Service