All Blog Posts Tagged 'firefighter close calls' (2)

The following is posted on behalf of FirefighterCloseCalls.com, an advocacy site for firefighter safety. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGETS CUTS? STAFFING CUTS? BROWN OUTS? LAYOFFS? Please tell us about it.... FirefighterCloseCalls.com is compiling information on fire department cuts during these tough economic times. Your information and who you are remains anonymous. We don't care who you are or what your e-mail address is, if you see any articles or have any details on FD budget cuts, brownou… Continue

Reposted from FirefighterCloseCalls.com The following is in the new revision of NFPA 1901, effective for apparatus contracted on and after January 1, 2009. "14.1.8.4* The following statement shall be included in the operator’s manual: ’Fire helmets shall not be worn by persons riding in enclosed driving and crew areas. Fire helmets are not designed for crash protection and they will interfere with the protection provided by head rests T… Continue