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Cross at Ground Zero
From Our 9/11 Bravest ॥ Never Forget page... The rubble pile at Ground Zero was 10 stories high. Yet nothing was identifiable. Three weeks after the 9/11 attacks, and the scene in lower Manhattan was defined by this enormous mound of smoldering destruction. Anne Bybee struggled to find one thing of significance. “It was just this mangled rubble pile of nothing,” Bybee said. “I kept looki...
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Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey in DFW and LA (Discount codes for first responders and military)
Get swept away by the Christmas spirit as you immerse yourself in an original story brought to you by the creators of The Elf on the Shelf. At The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey, you wi...
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Help sponsor Sarasota FL concert event and help USFRA get Pet Oxygen Masks to VFDs
Sarasota, Florida entertainer Tony Tiber is planning another concert event soon (date TBD based on venue availability) where proceeds will benefit the U.S. First Responders Association and our on-goi...
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911 Impacts of 3G phasing out
As wireless companies shut down 3G networks to make room for more advanced network services, many older cell phones will be unable to make or receive calls and texts, including calls to 911, or use da...
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Get Armed Forces and First Responder Bowl game tix and submit your pics
Brant Ringler - Executive Director of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl and the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl shared the below with us. Thank you Executive Director Ringler, ESPN Events and part...
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USFRA Halloween 2021 Photo Contest
Join the U.S. First Responders Association in our Halloween 2021
Photo Contest by sharing costume photos of you, your kids, family
and/or pets in the comments below or on our USFRA Facebook page ...
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2021 National Preparedness Month theme and free ebook
National Preparedness Month encourages and promotes family and community disaster planning throughout the month of September, and provides many tools to help Americans continue preparedness habits year round. The 2021 NPM theme is: “Prepare To Protect” since preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love. Use the following weekly topics suggested by FEMA’s Ready campaign to help your ...
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Recap and photos of the 2021 BFit Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament
Last month, 86 teams made up of firefighters, police officers, and military personnel gathered at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough MA for the 2021 BFit Heroes Cup hockey tournament.According to Hero's Cup Foundation founder Mike Matros, the event was extremely successful although quite challenging due to many last minute changes and planning. Mike also only had about 1/8 of the st...
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Happy Independence Day and some factoids about our Declaration
Every year on the 4th of July Americans celebrate our country’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. But, as Heritage
explains, Independence Day is a great opportunity to renew our
dedication to the principles of liberty and equality enshrined in what
Thomas Jefferson called “the declaratory charter of our r...
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USFRA and Health Alliance Network help make healthcare simple for families
The U.S. First Responders Association and Health Alliance Network have teamed up to offer full service telemedicine with unlimited healthcare for your entire family for under $20, plus proceeds benefi...
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