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On July 17, 2014, the Detroit (MI) Fire Department's 7th Battalion companies responded to a reported dwelling fire at Mercier and Parkinson. Photo by Dennis Walus

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Webcast: Tactical Ventilation

George Healy of the FDNY, one of the keynote speakers at FDIC 2014, explains how to integrate recent research findings into operations.

FIRE NEWS

Fire Largest in Washington State History

OR, WA Wildfire Update: A Million Acres Burned
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LATEST NEWS

Body of missing S.Korean shipping tycoon found

South Korean police say body of missing man believed to owner of disaster ferry has been found

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FIREFIGHTING ARTICLES

Los Angeles to Hire 165 New Firefighters

Whiskey Complex Fire (ID) Almost 50 Percent Contained

Okanogan County Fire Largest in Washington History

Fire Engineering Blog Network

The Awkward Divide

Leading requires us to take the first step, Frank Ricci writes.
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Efficiency and Speed

Isaac Frazier on how efficiency can lead to increased operational speed.
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Some Homework

Skip Coleman says now's the time to brush up on responding to active shooter incidents.
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Privilege

At times, we all need to challenge ourselves to get reacquainted with the privilege of being a firefighter, says Shea Chwialkowski.
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Talking to Myself

Mark vonAppen on what's important to new officers.
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Continuous Investment

Investing in this profession is everyone's responsibility, writes Jeremy Rebok.
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Videos

TRAINING MINUTES VIDEOS

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Fire News on TV

Top firefighting news clips gathered from local news affiliates around the country.

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18-Wheeler caught fire on I-220

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Jul. 20, 2014. 06:03 PM EST

18-Wheeler caught fire on I-220

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FIRE ENGINEERING FEATURES

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April 20-25, 2015

The Call for Presentations for 2015 is NOW CLOSED. Accepted instructors will be notified in September.

Akron (OH) Police and Firefighters Investigate Suspected Arson

Bully Fire (CA) Grows to 11,700 Acres

Challenges to Implementing PPA: Q&A

Pigeon Mountain Industries Unveils PMI Extreme Pro

Cummins Ethos 2.8L Engine Demonstrates 50 to 80 Percent Reduction in Carbon Dioxide Emissions

PIXIA Corp and Esri Provide New Suite of Data Access Solutions

Knoxville (TN) Firefighters Respond to Head-On Injury Crash

Extrication Training: Jersey Rescue Days Returns This Fall

One Dead, EMS Workers Injured in Kentucky Ambulance Crash

Firefighter Technology Roundup: USAR Locator and More

Firefighters Hurt in Pennsylvania Tower Ladder Failure

Focus on Safety, Health, and Training All Year

Training Guides

This Training Guide should be mandatory reading for every firefighter. The information is of unparalleled importance. If a firefighter does not understand the limitations of his personal protective equipment, then he is at tremendous risk and places his entire company at tremendous risk. Understanding the limitations and capabilities of personal protective equipment should be the first field-oriented training a firefighter receives. J. Randall Lawson does an outstanding job describing the effect that heat has on gear and how the unprepared and uneducated firefighter can be burned.

The care and maintenance of gear is critical to its performance. Every firefighter should understand and be able to do a basic inspection of his gear and should be required to perform the inspection regularly. Gear should be routinely cleaned, inspected, and repaired when necessary. Mitch Lopez provides an excellent explanation of the NFPA 1851 standard and how to make that standard a reality for your organization.

The purchase of personal protective clothing is arguably one of the most critical functions an officer can be responsible for. Knowing how gear works, the different layers of gear, and the types of layers on the market requires diligent and comprehensive research. Many factors come into play in the selection of the appropriate gear, and Andrew Pompe provides the direction every officer needs who is delegated this incredibly important function.

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FIRE INCIDENTS

UT Crews Bring Brush Fire Under Control

Two Charged in KY Meth Lab Explosion

Four Dead in AZ Plane Crash that Sparked Fire

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Webcasts

Tactical Ventilation and Its Impact on Fireground Operations

Responding to and Preparing for Acts of Violence

Firefighter Fitness and Conditioning: Impacts on Fireground Decision Making

Lessons Learned from the SC Fatal Sofa Store Fire

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Roundtable

Roundtable: Officer Development

What preparation for promotion does your department formally provide once the testing is complete and the list is established? Share your experience and knowledge with other firefighters from around the nation and world.