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Md. firefighter named National Firefighter of the Year Sara Shaffer is the first woman from the department to get the award. Breaking Fire News Most Popular 4 Ky. firefighters shocked during ice bucket challenge 29 Two firefighters in the bucket are at a hospital burn unit; one is in critical condition and the other is in fair condition Interim DC fire chief: Firefighters deserve tougher discipline 9 3-alarm fire destroys Fla. church Ala. fire department closer to consolidated dispatch Houston firefighters oppose new pension proposal Female firefighter files sex discrimination lawsuit Judge: Girl, 13, fit for trial for Calif. wildfire Emergency service volunteer boss charged for inappropriately touching female employee Photo: Boy, 7, recognized for donations to fire department 5 Video: Firefighters free child's finger stuck in metal pipe All firefighting news From the Editor At FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, we are continuously working to improve how we bring critical firefighting information to you. To help us better serve you, please take a moment to complete our brief reader survey. As a thank you for your feedback, you'll be entered to win one of four gift cards to spend at the TheFireStore.com.

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