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The California Fire Foundation was created as a way to recognize the courage of firefighters, and the perseverance and sacrifice of fire victims. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation’s mandate includes an array of public education and victim assistance projects. More...
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- 6/30/2009
- Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2008
For the third year in a row, 103 firefighters died while on duty. In 2008, the largest share of firefighter deaths occured while responding to, or returning from, emergency calls, with 39 fatalities. Among those 39, 12 died of sudden cardiac events or stroke and one died when he was pinned between a tanker and a bay door when a pickup truck crashed into the door. More...
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- 6/19/2009
- San Diego's Emerald Society Unveils Tribute to Fallen FF
Hundreds of friends, family and fellow firefighters paid tribute to the former Camp Pendleton firefighter, California-native and Marine, Sgt. Brian E. Dunlap by gathering at San Diego’s Hook and Ladder Firehouse Museum.The ceremony commemorated Dunlap with a permanent display of his dress blue and firefighter uniform that will remain in the museum.
- 6/17/2009
- California Fire Foundation Launches Disaster Evacuation Awareness Campaign to Educate Senior Citizen Community
SACRAMENTO, California- In an effort to raise awareness of special safety measures senior citizens must take when planning for a disaster, the California Fire Foundation is launching a statewide campaign aimed at educating senior citizens about the importance of taking special precautions when making an evacuation plan.The "Disaster Planning for the Elderly" campaign is designed to teach senior citizens, their families and caregivers how to make sure all needs are taken into consideration. While having an emergency supply of food and water, mapped out evacuation routes and emergency contacts are standard in any evacuation plan, senior citizens must take medical conditions and physical limitations into consideration when planning for possible disaster.
