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Photo: Texas firefighters rescue pet frog from blaze Chief Richard Harrison said firefighters have saved dogs and cats, but it's the first time he recalls a frog rescue. Breaking Fire News Most Popular Former fire chiefs question tactics used at Dallas LODD fire Chiefs Lasky and Peterson said the use of defensive and offensive operations at the same time is inherently dangerous. La. fire chief, asst. chief fired after sex scandal 1 Bridge named for Pa. fire chief killed by motorist Fla. firefighter union battles tobacco ban 3 Calif. firefighters rescue elderly couple from apt. fire Detroit ambulance takes 25 minutes to city hall emergency Rescuers save 7 as Japan volcano erupts, 32 still missing Fired firefighter's mistress testifies they had sex at station 7 Embattled former fire chief pleads guilty to $45K theft 1 Ga. fire department kicks off mandatory fitness program 5 All firefighting news From the Editor Listen to this week's podcast of The Command Post — where our experts dig into how to prepare for a promotion and the seven steps to securing vehicles with electricity. Check out previous podcasts here. You can also download the podcasts on iTunes, SoundCloud and via RSS feed.

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