LifeScan, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall in the United States of eight lots of OneTouch® SureStep® Test Strips, used by people with diabetes to measure their blood glucose levels at home. The test strips are being recalled because they may provide falsely low glucose results when the glucose level is higher than 400 mg/dL.
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Throughout the past year fire, rescue and EMS professionals from around the country have excelled in the leadership realm. Now it’s time to nominate the man or women you feel has remained committed and set an example. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2010 Fire News Outstanding Leadership Award.
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Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife models): Recall
Audience: Emergency medical professionals, hospital risk managers
[Posted 02/09/2010]: Cardiac Science Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a recall because the automated external defibrillator (AED) may not be able to deliver therapy during a cardiac resuscitation attempt, which may lead to serious adverse events […]

Cardiovascular diseases are our nation’s number one killer. Since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month”. During this month the goal is to raise funds for research and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.
Not only does the American Heart Association work with […]

Firehouse Events is looking for action shots of fire/rescue/EMS professionals in the field or conducting training. They’re in the process of designing looks for upcoming Firehouse Events (Firehouse World, Firehouse Expo and Firehouse Central) and your submitted photos could be featured in show guides, advertising campaigns or other marketing materials (published photos will receive […]

Pelican™ Sends Vital Survival and Rescue Items to Provide Help in Haiti
Pelican Donates Head Lamps and Flashlights; Valued at $100,000
TORRANCE, CA – January 21, 2010 – Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases, today announced its contribution of $100,000 worth of head […]

The NYC ½ Marathon lottery closed last Wednesday night (1/6/10) and the winners were announced on Thursday. If you didn’t make it and you still want to take part in it you still have a chance. The FAF Team still has spots available. If you’re interested you can register with the Fresh […]

Since 1970 the first month of the year has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month. Why not kick off the New Year with a blood donation to your local Red Cross or other blood bank in honor of National Blood Donor Month? The whole process takes only about an hour of your […]