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Sound the Alarm

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Alabama Firefighters Association is please to be a partner in the Sound the Alarm program.

The ICC received a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant to implement Sound the Alarm, and the NVFC is assisting with the execution of this pilot program.

Through Sound the Alarm, teams from Baker Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Eutaw Fire Department, Lower Peach Tree VFD, Priceville Volunteer Fire Department, Uniontown VFD and Waterloo Fire Rescue members, conduct home safety checks, install smoke alarms, and complete follow up evaluations.

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Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition

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Columbia SCFD responds to kitchen fire; moderate smoke; HCN meter readings 22ppm.  

HCN is NOT just at Structure Fires, by Captain Jason Krusen, Columbia SC Fire Department.  Learn about HCN readings at dumpster fires.  

Assistance is available to apply for federal funding opportunities for the RAD 57 CO Oximeters.   

During July 2010, 33 firefighters were treated or hospitalized for smoke Inhalation. 

Visit the CPTC at the Indiana Emergency Response Conference or Fire Rescue International.  Become a member during one of the conferences and win a free ToxiRAE II HCN monitor! 

Wayne Township FD Smoke Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana October 16 – 17, 2010. Two-day session, which includes one day of hands-on training.  

Join the CPTC and stay in touch with qualified HCN experts. Lifetime membership is a one-time $50.00 tax deductible contribution which provides you with the latest research and training to prevent and treat smoke exposure.

Meet Steven Pasquale (Sean Garrity) from Rescue Me at Fire Rescue International. 

Shawn Longerich

Executive Director

Direct Dial:  317.690.2542

shawn@firesmoke.org

Wear Your Air & Use It!

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