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Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Growing Presence in Local Communities

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By Mike Simpson This article is reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong. Departments should also collaborate with the facility operators and other local emergency service agencies to conduct a hazard mitigation analysis and develop pre-incident and emergency response plans regarding the facility.

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NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards

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Health & Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems; Joseph Valentino, Junior Firefighter of the Year, sponsored by California Casualty; and Inver Grove Heights Fire Department Explorer Program, Junior Firefighter Program of the Year, sponsored by California Casualty. “We Chief James P.

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Serving the Whole Community: Including Women in Your R&R Efforts

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Like men, female firefighters are at an increased risk of a variety of cancers and other reproductive health issues; they also face other physical and behavioral health issues. discusses the health issues specific to female firefighters and how it can impact your department’s recruitment and retention efforts. What should I eat?

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Final Three Fire Departments Awarded New Turnouts and Helmets Through the 2024 MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

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Volunteer fire departments often struggle to find the funding they need to purchase new gear for their firefighters. This years program wraps up with three additional departments each receiving four sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters.