National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

National Fire Sprinkler Association, Common Voices and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Responds to Fatal Fires with Children

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 11, 2024

USFA reports 20 children as victims of fatal fires since January 1, 2024, with the total number of fatalities year to date at 75.

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  • USFA reports 20 children as victims of fatal fires since January 1, 2024, with the total number of fatalities year to date at 75.
  • Residential sprinklers can control the fire, allowing occupants time to escape and time for the fire department to respond.
  • “Losing children in fires underscores the importance of fire protection, and there is no better technology to control a fire than fire sprinklers.
  • On top of the unbearable loss for the residents and communities impacted, there is an incredible toll on firefighters too.

National Fire Sprinkler Association Supports National Fire Service Initiatives

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Linthicum Heights, MD, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association is proud to support and partner with other national fire service organizations in support of national initiatives.

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  • Linthicum Heights, MD, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association is proud to support and partner with other national fire service organizations in support of national initiatives.
  • “We are happy to support and be involved in so many positive national fire initiatives, this week’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control brought together national leaders to share about so many important issues affecting us all,” stated Shane Ray, NFSA President and Congressional Fire Service Institute board member.
  • WHO:   This event is hosted by the Congressional Fire Services Institute, International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Fire Fighters, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, National Fire Protection Association, and National Volunteer Fire Council.
  • Even while they protect their communities from an ever-increasing range of hazards, firefighters face physical and mental health challenges due to their service.

Significant First Responder Biomarker Improvements Drive InsideTracker to Launch Custom Blood Test Panel

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

However, the nature of their demanding and high-stress professions exposes them to elevated health risks with cardiovascular health and stress.

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  • However, the nature of their demanding and high-stress professions exposes them to elevated health risks with cardiovascular health and stress.
  • InsideTracker data verified that first responders are consistently "less healthy" at the time of baseline testing than the general InsideTracker population.
  • Yet, upon retesting with InsideTracker, 65 percent of first responders saw improvements in HDL cholesterol, compared to only 49 percent observed in the general population.
  • InsideTracker is deeply committed to the well-being of the first responder community, which diligently serves their communities every day.

Cintas Corporation Releases FY23 Impact Report

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today published its Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report, which includes information and giving data about the company’s philanthropic initiatives that it supported during the last fiscal year through Cintas Cares.

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  • Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today published its Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report, which includes information and giving data about the company’s philanthropic initiatives that it supported during the last fiscal year through Cintas Cares.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725246179/en/
    Cintas Corporation has published its Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report, which includes information and giving data about the company’s philanthropic initiatives that it supported during the last fiscal year through Cintas Cares.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Cintas’ FY 2023 Impact Report is the company’s first such report and covers the company’s fiscal year 2023 (FY’23), which ended May 31, 2023.
  • Cintas Cares is the umbrella under which Cintas engages with its local communities and charitable and philanthropic organizations, providing a broader platform for the company’s employee-partners to make an impact in the communities the company serves.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates Over $1 Million for Silver Anniversary

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

RICE LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Henry Repeating Arms Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company's twenty-fifth year in business. Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.

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  • RICE LAKE, Wis., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, Henry Repeating Arms Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company's twenty-fifth year in business.
  • Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country's leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.
  • "More often than not, our industry is vilified and left with a perpetual black eye by the media.
  • For a complete list of beneficiaries from Henry Repeating Arms' 25th-anniversary donations, visit henryusa.com/25-year-anniversary .

Vector Solutions Launches Its Guardian Tracking Solution For Fire Service And EMS Agencies

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 20, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to training, preparing, and retaining first responders and other licensed professionals in the world's most critical industries, announced the launch of its Guardian Tracking solution for Fire Service and EMS agencies. Guardian Tracking is a performance management and early intervention solution that equips first responders with a process for consistent feedback and positive recognition, and helps identify those in need of intervention before an adverse event takes place. The solution has already been widely utilized across the law enforcement and 911 emergency communications and will now be available to the full spectrum of first responders.

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  • The industry leading Guardian Tracking solution, already used by more than 1,200 law enforcement customers, is now available for Fire and EMS agencies
    TAMPA, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Vector Solutions , the leading provider of impactful technology solutions dedicated to training, preparing, and retaining first responders and other licensed professionals in the world's most critical industries, announced the launch of its Guardian Tracking solution for Fire Service and EMS agencies.
  • Implementing an early intervention system like Guardian Tracking enables public safety agencies to focus on increasing communication, transparency and retention.
  • "We are thrilled to offer the Guardian Tracking solution to Fire Service and EMS agencies to equip more public safety personnel with tools to support behavioral health programs, exposure tracking and proactive health screenings, and a platform for consistent feedback and recognition for all first responders.
  • Guardian Tracking can be viewed in action this week (April 24-29, 2023) at FDIC International , North America's leading firefighter conference, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Cintas’ Fire Protection Division Celebrates 20 Years of Impact

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Monday, April 17, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005020/en/
    In April 2023, Cintas Fire Protection celebrates its 20th anniversary of service and impact.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Cintas launched its Fire business in April 2003 as part of its then-combined First Aid, Safety and Fire Division.
  • Today, Cintas operates the Fire Protection division as a separate business unit1.
  • “The next 20 years of Cintas Fire Protection look even more exciting,” Amann said, “I can’t wait to see opportunities that will occur along the way.”

National Fire Sprinkler Association Applauds Common Voices and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for Their Support of Montana Fire Service

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Fire does not discriminate, it is happening to the rich, happening to the poor, and it could happen to you.

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  • Fire does not discriminate, it is happening to the rich, happening to the poor, and it could happen to you.
  • The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) applauds two advocate organizations that have rallied to support the Montana Fire Service.
  • NFFF was created by Congress to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters.
  • Since 1992, the tax-exempt, non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.

Henry Repeating Arms Donates $25,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

EMMITSBURG, Md., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the hallowed and historic Memorial Chapel as the backdrop, Henry Repeating Arms, one of America's leading firearms manufacturers, presented a $25,000 donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

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  • EMMITSBURG, Md., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the hallowed and historic Memorial Chapel as the backdrop, Henry Repeating Arms, one of America's leading firearms manufacturers, presented a $25,000 donation to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
  • "The mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to honor America's fallen firefighters; support their families, colleagues, and organizations; and work to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury," said Chief Ron Siarnicki, NFFF's Executive Director.
  • "The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established itself as a beacon of care and hospitality when tragedy strikes, and for that, they will always have our support."
  • To learn more about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, please visit www.firehero.org .

The National Police Association Urged the U.S. Supreme Court to Limit Statutory Protection for Google Arguing it Facilitates Social-Media-Fueled Attacks Against Law Enforcement Officers

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 5, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Police Association ("NPA") joined the National Fallen Officers Foundation ("NFOF") in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to limit statutory protection for Google's YouTube over its harm to law enforcement officers.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Police Association ("NPA") joined the National Fallen Officers Foundation ("NFOF") in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to limit statutory protection for Google's YouTube over its harm to law enforcement officers.
  • The relatives argued that YouTube provides "a unique and powerful tool of communications that enables ISIS to achieve [its] goals."
  • The only issue before the Supreme Court issue is whether that law protects those recommendations and not just ordinary publishing decisions.
  • The Brief can be viewed here https://nationalpolice.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NPA-SCOTUS-Br...
    About The National Police Association: The National Police Association (NPA) is a 501(c)3 Educational/Advocacy non-profit organization.