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Brownouts
Tragedy renews sales-tax debate
Rate hike would end policy of ‘brownouts’
By Craig Gustafson , UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
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New Residential Fire Study Shows Effects of Crew Size on Fire Fighting Operations
New Residential Fire Study Shows Effects of Crew Size on Fire Fighting Operations.
New Residential Fire Study Shows Effects of Crew Size on Fire Fighting Operations
 April 28, 2010 -- A landmark study released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows that the size of fire fighting crews has a substantial effect on the fire service's ability to protect lives and property in residential fires. Click here to read the news release.
Conducted by a broad coalition in the scientific, fire fighting and public safety communities, the study results found that four-person fire fighting crews were able to complete 22 essential fire fighting and rescue tasks in a typical residential structure 30 percent faster than two-person crews and 25 percent faster than three-person crews.
The report is the first to quantify the effects of crew sizes and arrival times on the fire service's lifesaving and fire fighting operations.
This and other scientific data in the report will help educate public officials, fire chiefs and other decision-makers on the importance of adequate staffing and deployment with respect to fire fighter and public safety.
Study investigators from NIST and the IAFF announced the results of the study at a press conference at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC, before the start of the annual Congressional Fire Services Institute meeting of top fire safety officials from the across the nation.
Click here for the full report.
The study is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters grant program.
Read General President Harold Schaitberger's blog, "Fire Fighter Staffing and Deployment Study Released"
For more information, contact Lori Moore-Merrell at lmoore@iaff.org or (202) 824-1594.
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Facts About Omaha Professional Fire Fighters
Omaha Professional Fire Fighters
Omaha Firefighters contribute 15.40% of their pay towards the pension system. The City of Omaha is currently repaying a court ordered payment due to their lack of payment in prior years. Firefighters do not receive social security benefits for their hours worked with the city.
- Omaha Firefighters work 2912 hours per year. This is a 56 hour week with no overtime
- Firefighting is the one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. On average 100 firefighters will die each year.
- Omaha Firefighters Responded to 40,000 incidents in 2008
- 55 Omaha Firefighters have died in the line of duty
- Firefighters are constantly exposed to many infectious diseases, including HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, etc.
- The life expectantcy of a firefighter is 10% below the national average!!
- Ambulance and fire protection in Omaha costs $1.27/a week for a $100,000 home
- Omaha Firefighters staff your fire stations 24/7, 365 days per year.
- Omaha Firefighters are trained in firefighting, emergency medical care, high angle rescue, hazardous materials, confined space and trench rescue, SCUBA, and many other areas.
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Why does an engine or truck company with four people arrive for a medical call with the ambulance?
There are more engines and trucks strategically placed throughout the city. These units can sometimes arrive sooner than the ambulance and start treatment. This also provides for additional personnel to assist the two medics if the call becomes more urgent.
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OFD Rigs out of service due to budget
"In an effort to manage an unrealistic budget the Omaha Fire Department has reduced the services to the citizens we serve today. Engine 2 and Medic Unit 2, from council District 3, and Medic Unit 44 from council District 7, have been taken out of service for the day.
In addition to the potential for delayed responses to the citizens we serve, this also places Omaha’s firefighters at greater risk for injury. At a time when services should remain consistent, your elected officials have chosen to reduce services.
Omaha’s Professional Firefighters also believe these actions violate the Commission of Industrial Relation’s status quo order and we have filed a contempt action against the city of Omaha, the Omaha City Council, the fire chief and the mayor.
We will continue to serve the citizens of Omaha to the best of our capabilities. The people of Omaha are paying more for reduced services at a time, as evidenced by two multiple alarm fires this past week, when services should at a minimum be maintained."
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MDA Virtual Fill the Boot Donations
This year has been unlike any other and we are relying on more innovative ways to help.
In conjunction with the people within MDA, we have had to come up with more creative ways of fundraising. One of the great ideas to come out of these sessions is a "virtual boot" Read More...
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Man Dies in Fire; City Budget Cuts Blamed
Baltimore's fire union has called on Mayor Sheila Dixon to restore $3.5 million to the City's budget for emergency services, following the death of a man in a recent early morning fire. Union leaders said deep budget cuts have put the lives of residents at risk. As a result of the budget cuts, the fire department has been rotating closures of fire stations since July Read More...
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Omaha Fire Department’s 150th Year of Service Ceremony
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On: Apr 30, 2010 (10:17:00)
“On April 19, 1860 a town meeting was called for the sole purpose of organizing a reliable, first class fire company. On April 24th, 1860, the constitution and bylaws of the company were presented and accepted by the members. On April 28th, in accordance with the provisions thereof, an election of officers was held. Then on May 2nd, 1860 all preparations had been made and the company was officially formed.”*
May 2nd, 2010 will mark the Omaha Fire Department’s 150th year of service to the citizens of Omaha. In celebration of this momentous occasion, there will be a recognition ceremony to be held at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The names of Omaha’s 55 Fallen Firefighters will be honored.
Dress will be Class “A” Uniform for fire personnel. Muster at 0930.
Location: Fallen Firefighters Memorial, ------River Front Drive
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Time: 1000
* Quoted from The History of the Omaha Fire Department – Larry M. Scalise, Donald L. Nichols, Jr., Charles W. Wesson
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Omaha Professional FIre Fighters Dedicate Memorial
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On: Sep 11, 2009 (20:57:00)
The Omaha Professional Fire Fighters dedicated the fallen fire fighter memorial honoring the 55 Omaha Fire Fighters that have given the ultimate sacrifice for the City of Omaha. This project was completed with help from several area businesses and local citizens. The construction work at the site was completed by local unions in the Omaha area Read More...
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