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Paul Combs's latest editorial cartoon deals with distracted driving and emergency response.

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Engine Company EMS: Polymer Fume Fever

Mick Messoline discusses another example of the dangers associated with a "food on the stove" scenario that firefighters and medics may encounter on the job.

Construction Concerns: Precast and Tilt-Up Concrete Walls

Precast and tilted-up concrete walls may pose dangers to firefighters under fire conditions. Greg Havel discusses potential hazards with this construction feature.

Tactical Safety: Operating With a Sense of Entitlement

Ray McCormack says firefighters need to have a little swagger when operating on the fireground.

This free training program from the Firefighters Support Foundation presents the basics of Tactical Casualty Combat Care (TCCC), an approach developed in combat zones over the last decade that has saved thousands of lives.

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Firefighting TV News

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FIREFIGHTING NEWS HEADLINES

Volunteers Step Up in FL
In dire economic straits, some departments turn to auxiliaries

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WV FF Injured in Tanker Accident
Memorial Honoring MN Fallen FFs Completed
Fire Kills One, Damages 30 Homes
Report Questions NM Staffing

Study: Wildfires Pose a Bigger Threat Than in Past

Woman Dies in NM House Fire

Injured FF On the Mend Again

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Compromised Game?

Bill Greenwood draws parallels between the NFL's current referee woes and the fire service.

The Long Driveway

Chris Huston writes about dealing with significant setbacks you may find in the suburban-rural interface.

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The "Like" Dilemma

John K. Murphy writes about a seemingly innocent action on Facebook that has taken on a life of its own.

Is This the FDNY?

Chris Willis writes that it's not a sin to look to outside agencies to better yourself and your department.

The Smashed Tactical Box

FDNY Chief Jim Murtagh comments on Ron Kanterman's article regarding the use of 2 1/2-inch lines with smooth bore nozzles at residential fires and using foam.

Trust, But Verify

There's a big difference between micromanagement and communicating expectations through training, Frank Ricci writes.

Apply What You Learn

When we send our people out to bring back information or have an instructor come in to provide a new perspective, are we taking advantage of those experiences?

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Fire Traps Canadian Workers in Mine

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KS Firefighter Injured Fighting Porch Fire

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CA Firefighter Allegedly Attacked by Homeless Man

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Modern Engine Company Essentials

This class will teach sound tactics and techniques for preparing and operating the modern day engine company. Factual hose and nozzle data will enhance the student’s knowledge of the new tools available for the firefighting arsenal.

Truck Placement and Operations

This workshop covers such topics as the operational differences and limitations between light-duty and heavy-duty aerials; how using the apparatus beyond their limitations can cause catastrophic failures; the importance of conducting annual testing to reduce failures; and the proper positioning, placement, and operations of aerial and tower ladders.

Please join us for this webcast presented by Mike Wilbur and sponsored by Pierce Manufacturing.

Benefits of Wireless Gas Detection for Emergency Response Teams

First responders are now able to deploy field-proven wireless sensor networks and monitor a wide area continuously for toxic industrial chemicals, radiation, chemical warfare agents, and other CBRNe related hazards. As a result, critical decisions such as sheltering in place or evacuation can be made more quickly to protect assets and lives.

Please join us for this Fire Engineering webcast sponsored by RAE Systems.

Ventilation Entry Isolation and Seach

This webcast will be a review and reinforcement of the need to control and coordinate the duties of the truck company with those of the engine company. This Fire Engineering webcast is presented by Michael Dugan and sponsored by Super Vacuum.

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Roundtable: Self-Rescue Canisters

Does your department allow firefighters to carry self-rescue canisters? Share your experiences with other members of the fire service.

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FDIC 2013

The FDIC 2013 Call for Presentations submission period is now closed. Submitters will hear if their classes were picked by the end of September.

Nomination Forms

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Fire Engineering Articles

Full Containment of Shockey Fire Expected Soon 09/26/2012 The 2,851-acre Shockey Fire (CA), which has killed a man and destroyed 11 back-country homes, is expected to be fully contained Wednesday
Two Children Considered Missing After Bodies Not Found in Fire 09/26/2012 Two Tennessee children who were initially believed to have been killed in a farmhouse fire along with their step-grandparents are now considered missing and perhaps in danger.
Fall During Fire Injures Wisconsin Firefighter 09/26/2012 A Milwaukee (WI) firefighter is being evaluated for injuries after falling through the floor into the basement during a fire at a residential building.
Shambaugh & Son Helps Fort Wayne Fire Department 09/26/2012 Shambaugh & Son has restored a sprinkler system for the Ft. Wayne, Indiana Fire Department. Working with the Fire Department, Shambaugh's Fire Protection Division performed comprehensive mechanical upgrades, renovating the existing facility and providing a more efficient sprinkler system.
Apply for a Columbia Southern University Scholarship 09/26/2012 There is still time to apply for the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) scholarship to Columbia Southern University (CSU). The deadline for applications is this Sunday, September 30.
New B.S. in Fire Science Offered Online 09/26/2012 The Worldwide Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now offering a B.S. in Fire Science degree, starting on Oct. 15, 2012, one of only a few collegiate programs nationwide to carry the prestigious "Certificate of Recognition" from the National Fire Academy’s Fire Emergency Services Higher Educat...

Globe, NVFC, and Dupont Award Four More Fire Departments with Globe Gear

In the second round of grants, four departments have been selected to receive sets of Globe turnout gear.

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National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Station Activities

It pays for firefighters to maintain situational awareness, even when they're in the cozy confines of the station, as evidenced in this week's featured firefighter near-miss report.

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Extrication: Vehicle Profile: Chevrolet Volt

Jason Emery takes a quick look at the first Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) on the market, the Chevrolet Volt.

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Gamewell-FCI Expands Fire Suppression Capabilities to Support New Standard

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) now offers a Conventional Agent Release Control Panel (Flex GR506R) that can provide powerful fire protection, while simultaneously controlling the release of one or two fire suppression agents.

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Corbett's Trivia: On Baseball and Hawaii

Who was the inventor of modern baseball and Honolulu's fire chief?

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