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CA fire injures one, causes $1 million in damage
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. (January 5, 2009)
Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. (January 5, 2009)
2008 was rough year for firefighters in CT city
The Stamford Advocate, Stamford, Conn. (January 5, 2009)
The Stamford Advocate, Stamford, Conn. (January 5, 2009)
Temporary fire station helps with VA insurance rates
The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. (January 5, 2009)
The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. (January 5, 2009)
TX city settles retaliation lawsuit with firefighter
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted (January 5, 2009)
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted (January 5, 2009)
NC firefighters hurt after car drives into wreck scene
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (January 4, 2009)
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News (January 4, 2009)
Featured Content
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Core Values of Common Sense Leadership
Don't try to reinvent the wheel, Jim Mason argues in the first installment of his series on fire service leadership. Learn how a knowledge of past incidents can improve your ability to lead on the fireground. (More "Featured Content") -
Fire Commentary: Why Do We Do This?
The volunteer fire service has times of prosperity as well as times of decline. Barry S. Daskal, the "Average Joe Firefighter," tackles the issues volunteers have control over that can make a difference. (More "Featured Content") -
Construction Concerns: Truss Failure
Most truss failures are the result of broken connections. Gregory Havel takes a look at how trusses and their components interact and their impact on firefighting operations. (More "Featured Content") -
May Roundtable: Device Failure Backup Plan
Does your department have a plan for what to do if a technological device, like a TIC or your PASS device, fails on the fireground? Send us your replies for possible publication in the print magazine. (More "Featured Content") -
Fire Engineering Simulation: Bedroom Fire
Take control of the fireground in this free online simulation. Practice ventilation and positive pressure operations at a structure fire. Includes training documents like a size-up guide and sample scenario. (More "Simulations")
Industry News
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Revised National Incident Management System announced
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released a revised National Incident Management System, expanding on the original version released in March 2004 by clarifying existing concepts, better incorporating preparedness and planning, and more. (More "Government")
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Well-known trauma surgeon, EMS pioneer killed on Christmas Day in Iraq
Dr. John P. Pryor, 42, a trauma surgeon and chief of critical care trauma at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, died when a single mortar round fired blindly into the Mosul Air Base struck his sleeping quarters shortly after he attended Christmas Day mass. (More "Did You Know...")
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Exit lighting, emergency communication requirements in new International Fire Code
New requirements in the 2009 International Fire Code, such as seamless coverage of emergency radios inside and outside buildings and the requirement for special markings for emergency exits and stairwells, provide added protection to building occupants and emergency responders. (More "Health and Safety")
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Dr. Denis Onieal to serve as acting deputy director of the United States Fire Administration
Dr. Denis Onieal, superintendent of the National Fire Academy, on January 20 will assume the duties as the acting deputy director of the United States Fire Administration. (More "Government")
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New anhydrous ammonia awareness campaign to launch in Canada
A training and awareness campaign directed at Canada's first responders has been created by the Fertilizer Safety and Security Council (FSSC) to support the reclassification of the well-known fertilizer anhydrous ammonia. (More "Health and Safety")
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International Association of Fire Fighters launches high blood pressure awareness program
The initiative is designed to increase awareness of high blood pressure among IAFF members and encourage them to take action to manage their high blood pressure (More "Health and Safety")
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Nominate your local hero for the 2009 Courage & Valor Award
Download the nomination form for next year's Ray Downey Courage & Valor Award, which will be handed out at FDIC 2009, held April 20-25, 2009, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (More "Featured Content")
featured webcasts
The Rule of Air Management (ROAM)
Original broadcast on: October 1, 2008
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Mike Gagliano, Captain, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Steve Bernocco, Lieutenant, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
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A New Way to Train the Next Generation of Firefighters: Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II
Original broadcast on: August 26, 2008
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Glenn Corbett, PE, Assistant Chief, Waldwick Fire Department
Tim Flannery, Adjunct Professor , John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jason Emery, Firefighter, City of Waterbury (CT)
Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief, North Hudson Regional (NJ) Fire & Rescue
Jerry Naylis, Fire Series Book Acquisitions Editor, Fire Engineering Books and Videos
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Slicin' and Dicin' Cutting Techniques for Vehicle Rescue
Original broadcast on: August 7, 2008
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Dave Dalrymple, Education Chair, Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee-US
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