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Episode 6-16 – Battalion Chief John Hayowyk Jr & Capt. James Kovacs - The Passaic Chemical Fire

On January 14, 2022, a massive fire erupted at a pool chemical and supplies manufacturing plant erupted into a massive inferno in Passaic NJ. Due to its location, it was first called in as a car fire on a highway that runs behind the C-side of the involved structure.

In charge of Tour 3 that day was good friend, Battalion Chief John Hayowyk A. Hayowyk, Jr., with over 29 years in the fire service. Also on shift that evening was Capt. James Kovacs, a 24-year veteran of the fire…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on February 3, 2022 at 9:46am — No Comments

Episode 6-11 - "5-Aalarm Task Force!" - PFAS in Our Bunker Gear

Catch the video of our interview with FF Jason Burns of the Fall River MA FD, Local 1314. We discuss the how and why he became so deeply immersed into the controversial topic of PFAS (forever chemicals) in our bunker…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on December 1, 2021 at 10:45am — No Comments

Giving Tuesday - November 30, 2021

Tomorrow is "Giving Tuesday" (since 2012) when we try to help nonprofit businesses.
It is our hope that that will consider donating to our nonprofit that has one purpose:…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on November 29, 2021 at 3:55pm — No Comments

Episode 6–10 – Nicholas Higgins, Author – “The 5-Tool Firefighter”

What makes a great firefighter? And who judges who is a “good” firefighter or a “great” firefighter? To be honest, it should e no one else but the image you see in the mirror. For that person in the mirror, never lies and more importantly, knows every one of your secrets.

 

It is my pleasure to welcome my dear friend, Nic Higgins, Co-Founder and Editor of “The Firehouse Tribune,” to discuss his newly published first book, “The 5-Tool Firefighter.” Nic put this together with…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on November 25, 2021 at 10:18am — No Comments

40 First Responders Killed at Emergencies on Active Roadways This Year!

In 2021 to date, at least 40 First Responders have been killed by distracted drivers at roadside emergencies. That is 40 too many! And while we cannot control distracted driving, we can do more to protect ourselves and…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on November 19, 2021 at 7:48am — No Comments

Situational Awareness - Responding to Roadside Emergencies

In 2021 to date, at least 40 First Responders have been killed by distracted drivers at roadside emergencies. That is 40 too many! And while we cannot control distracted driving, we can do more to protect ourselves and…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on November 15, 2021 at 8:44am — No Comments

Firefighter's Parade 2021

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Added by Rev Eric Gagnon on September 19, 2021 at 6:15pm — 1 Comment

Save Cost on Retail Packaging Boxes with Real-Time Stock Report

Retail Packaging Boxes are perhaps the second most utilised boxes in the industry after cash registers. Many companies widely use them for various products, including groceries, confectioneries, snacks, bottled drinks, grocery and retail products, optical supplies, shoes, accessories, toys, equipment, electronic and electrical appliances, etc. 

The variety of products that companies can sell in a single store is definitely massive. Hence, wholesale boxes are…

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Added by Craig Martin on September 17, 2021 at 2:19am — No Comments

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! THE WEBINAR ON PFOS/PFOA IN OUR BUNKER GEAR!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
Our PFOS/PFOA webinar is this evening at 6:30 PM. We have six key individuals who have all played unique roles in the efforts to rid our turnout gear…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 31, 2021 at 8:45am — No Comments

This Tuesday - Webinar 6:30 PM EDT on PFOS In Our Gear

This Tuesday at 6:30 PM, please join us for our PFOS/Gear Webinar with a great panel and with the latest info!
Tix available at…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 29, 2021 at 10:46am — No Comments

One Week Until Our PFOS/PFOA Webinar

We are less than ONE week away from our webinar, "PFOS/PFAS How We Can and Will Move Ahead to a Safer Future," on Tuesday evening, August 31st at 6:30 PM EDT.

If you have concerns about these forever chemicals in our bunker gear, (both new and used, dating back to 1977!) them this webinar is for you! The presenters are each leaders in their field, including IAFF General President, Ed Kelly, Attorney Rob Bilott of the Taft Law Group, Graham Peaslee, PhD., Notre Dame Univ., Firefighter…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 25, 2021 at 10:24am — No Comments

Moving Past PFOS/PFAS in Our Bunker Gear!

Do you follow "gross decon" protocols? Is your gear properly cleaned after ANY fire, from dumpster to apartment complex? What about what's in your gear?
Join us on 8/31 at…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 20, 2021 at 9:58am — No Comments

Check Out Our Season 6 Premiere Episode!

Today, we launched our sixth season of our podcast, "5-Alarm Task Force." My guest is Todd LeDuc, Executive Assistant Chief (ret) for Broward County Sheriff's Office Division of Fire-Rescue and Chief Strategy Officer for Lifescan Wellness Centers.Todd will explain how, more than a decade ago, he came to bring Lifescan Wellness Centers to Broward Fire Rescue and the lives that have been saved due to early detection of mostly, asymptomatic conditions!

We also announce what the First and…

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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 18, 2021 at 11:57am — No Comments

Join Our Webinar on How We Will Move Beyond PFOS/PFOA

If you're in the fire service, the past few years we've heard a lot about PFOS/PFAS. But few, if any of us, will leave this job we love, because of it.
We've learned a good deal since then and want to share with you what "tomorrow" may look like, Join us for our…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on August 10, 2021 at 11:49am — No Comments

Join Our Webinar on How We Will Move Beyond PFOS/PFOA

If you're a member of the great family of firefighters, you've probably either heard of or read something about the terms, "PFOS/PFOA" or the term, "forever chemicals."Over the last several years, with thanks to many in the fire service, the trades and even researchers who study carcinogens that we face in, we've learned they have been found in the AFFF we used for years and even in our bunker gear.…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on July 26, 2021 at 11:50am — No Comments

The Future Of Continuing Education In Fire Service

Most people think of firefighting as a purely physical job, and it’s not hard to see why. Firefighters need to have the strength and stamina to carry heavy equipment, withstand brutal conditions and endure many hours in the field. However, the mental side of the job is just as important. The men and women of your local fire department have to bring a lot of specialized knowledge with them when they arrive on the scene of a call. They must be ready to recall their training for each situation…

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Added by Benjamin Hadlock on July 2, 2021 at 8:00am — No Comments

Reducing and Managing the Trauma That First Responders Experience

Few professions command as much respect as first responders. First responders rush to help when others would flee; they put themselves in harm’s way to save lives; and they work tirelessly to respond to emergencies and prevent them from getting worse. Yet, the very nature of their work puts first responders at higher risk of physical and emotional health issues. Here is a closer look at some of the dangers these workers face, as well as how to minimize the…

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Added by Benjamin Hadlock on April 22, 2021 at 7:19am — No Comments

Provide better equipment for fire trucks

 As a manufacturer of safety equipment manufacturer, our goal is to provide all firefighters with better equipment so that they can complete their work faster and safer.

Our large electronic flashing arrow panels afford for fire trucks, that can install on vehicle rear and roof to get warring effect.…

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Added by susan on January 27, 2021 at 1:08am — No Comments

MAYDAY!! - MAYDAY!! - Do You Know What to Do?

Whether you're a career or volunteer firefighter, you have probably learned how to declare a MAYDAY, if you find yourself in unexpected danger. You may also have learned and trained to be a member of a RIT/RIC team. But,…
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Added by 5-Alarm Task Force Corp. on December 20, 2020 at 3:56pm — 2 Comments

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