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Blaze Rips Through Three Homes in New York City
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Mentoring: The Next Generation Won’t Just Happen

Dr. Harry Carter shares the difference between mentoring and coaching and...

Article • July 24th, 2014
Karpluk: Book Quotes to Help You Become Better

Les Karpluk pulls quotes two books that helps firefighters see the fire...

Blog • July 23rd, 2014
Carter: Getting It All Done Requires a Bit of Time Management

When you do not schedule the events in your life, you do not control your...

Blog • July 10th, 2014

Karpluk: Five Myths on Fire Service Leadership

Les Karpluk looks at five beliefs that people don't really understand...

Blog • July 4th, 2014
Pennington: Training to the Tip of Perfection

Firefighters should take their training as serious as the hardened warriors...

Blog • June 30th, 2014
Ballam: Spending Quality Time in Fire Apparatus Cabs

The best way to get a feel of the different options and features of...

Blog • June 25th, 2014

Strategy & Tactics

Ore. Park-and-Ride Fire Burns 5 Vehicles, Injures Man
Everton Bailey Jr.
The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.
Created: July 30, 2014

July 29-- A car caught on fire in a TriMet park-and-ride lot in...
Blaze Rips Through Three Homes in New York City
Kirstan Conley
New York Post
Created: July 30, 2014

A firefighter was among thirteen people injured in the four alarm blaze...

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Rescue & Special Ops

A Blueprint for Success to Developing a Technical Rescue Team
by Bob Duemmel
Created: March 10, 2014

This is the first of a five-part series on the development of a technical...
Unorthodoxed Confined Space Rescue Challenges N.J. Responders
by Michael Daley
Created: March 10, 2014

Firehouse contributor Michael Daley provides an in-depth view of a very...

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Technology & Communications

Wildfire Officials Say Drone Interfered with Air Attacks

The Associated Press
Created: July 29, 2014

The person was trying to get video of the blaze and when authorities said...
San Francisco's 911 System Strained
Marisa Lagos
San Francisco Chronicle
Created: July 13, 2014

Dispatchers are struggling with both staffing and technology and it's...

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Training

Retired Ore. Firefighter Honored for Saving Suicidal Woman
Rick Bella
The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.
Created: July 30, 2014

Randy Leonard, who left Portland Fire to take on politics, remembered his...
Weekly Drill: No. 151 - Portable Ladders
by Russell Merrick
Created: July 27, 2014

Firefighters will learn about the different types of portable ladders and...

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Wildland

Residents Concerned About Calif. Wildfire Response
Carmen George
The Fresno Bee
Created: July 30, 2014

One resident said she wants a "faster, better, more coordinated fire...
Suspect in Calif. Wildfire Charged with Manslaughter
Katie Gillespie
Redding Record Searchlight, Calif.
Created: July 29, 2014

The charred body of a man was found in the fire's path.

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Politics & Law

Cal Fire Sues Foundation For $2.5 million Over 2012 Fire
Patrick S. Pemberton
The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, Calif.)
Created: July 19, 2014

Cal Fire is suing a philanthropic group saying the foundation caused a fire...
Proving the Value Of a Fire Department
by Dennis Compton
Created: July 1, 2014

In May 2013, I wrote a column about a survey taken to identify what some...

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Leadership & Command

Cleveland Firefighters Charged in Apparatus Crash
Firehouse.com News
Created: July 30, 2014

It is alleged that the two lied to investigators of the June fire truck...
Suit Filed Against Conn. Departments Over Fire Death

Created: July 30, 2014

The lawsuit claims that responders failed to “perform their duties as...

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Firefighter Safety

Seven Key Actions and Observations for Safety Officers
by Jeffrey Pindelski
Created: September 19, 2013

Jeffrey Pindelski discusses the key points for an incident safety officer...
Canadian Firefighter Suffers Brain Bleed, Remains Hospitalized
Firehouse.com News
Created: July 30, 2014

The 20-year-old fell ill while getting on a truck to respond to an...

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Emergency Vehicles & Operations

Fire & Rescue Apparatus Maintenance Roundtable
by Ed Ballam
Created: January 4, 2013

When it comes to fire apparatus maintenance issues, you would be correct to...
Cleveland Firefighters Charged in Apparatus Crash
Firehouse.com News
Created: July 30, 2014

It is alleged that the two lied to investigators of the June fire truck...

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Fire Prevention & Investigation

Investigators Seek Cause of Ill. Restaurant Fire
Cassie Burton
Herald & Review, Decatur, Ill.
Created: July 30, 2014

The flames at Red Apple Diner lasted for two hours and were put out by an...
Three Children Hurt in Brooklyn Apartment Fire
Firehouse.com News
Created: July 29, 2014

Firefighters had to cut through a window grate to rescue two.

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Funding & Grants

Global Perspective on Fire Station Space, Land Use
by Janet A. Wilmoth
Created: July 1, 2014

Architect Theodore Galante has visited fire stations around the globe to...
Privatization Not in Cards For Some Illinois Fire Depts.
Cody Bozarth
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill.
Created: June 28, 2014

While privatization of fire departments is uncommon, it's not unheard of...

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Health & Wellness

Ohio Firefighters Who Don't Exercise May Face Discipline
Natalie Trusso Cafarello
The Blade, Toledo, Ohio
Created: July 14, 2014

Sylvania Township officials wants to punish firefighters who don't exercise...
Study: 70 Percent of Firefighters are Overweight
Mary Macvean
Los Angeles Times
Created: July 11, 2014

Obesity is a major threat to firefighter health and safety.

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Careers

A Return to College Life
by Cynthia Mills
Created: March 15, 2013

As my husband returns to college to get his degree, this means that his...
Cleveland Firefighters Charged in Apparatus Crash
Firehouse.com News
Created: July 30, 2014

It is alleged that the two lied to investigators of the June fire truck...

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Two Maryland Firefighters Arrested at Tunnel Fire
The couple told troopers they were helping friends in the W.Va. tunnel.
Suit Filed Against Conn. Departments Over Fire Death
The lawsuit claims that responders failed to “perform their duties as...
Boston Firefighters Battle Six-alarm Blaze
One firefighter was injured in the blaze that caused $750,000 in damage.
Sutphen Officials Say Certain Aerials Should be Placed Out of Service Immediately
Three Hall County, Ga. firefighters were injured Tuesday afternoon after...
Md. Department Looks to Change Retirement Program
Harford County's moved to collect benefits at 50 instead of 55 count cost...

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