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Product Snapshot: H6 Homeland-Six Tactical Radio Strap
Posted on Fire Critic 7 hours ago
The Tactical Radio Strap by Homeland-Six is an adjustable nylon radio strap. The strap has multiple attachment points for ease of access of commonly needed equipment. The strap also features a 2x3 velcro tab for patches and a small low-profile pocket for a pair of latex gloves. Currently, the strap is offered in black and desert tan.
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The Tactical Radio Strap by Homeland-Six is an adjustable nylon radio strap. The strap has multiple attachment points for ease of access of commonly needed equipment. The strap also features a 2x3 velcro tab for patches and a small low-profile pocket for a pair of latex gloves. Currently, the strap is offered in black and desert tan.
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Early Video & Helmet Cam From 3 Alarm Rowhouse Fire in Shamokin, PA ( 3 Videos)
Posted on Fire Critic 8 hours ago
Helmet Camera video as well as arrival video of a 3 alarm fire in Shamokin, PA.
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Helmet Camera video as well as arrival video of a 3 alarm fire in Shamokin, PA.
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Tanker Wreck Claims the life of Firefighter John Gupton in Franklin County, NC
Posted on Fire Critic 2 days ago
John Gupton, 24, died while responding to a fire alarm yesterday in Franklin County, NC. Gupton had been a volunteer since the age of 19 and was a member of the Justice Volunteer Fire Department. Gupton was driving a tanker to an alarm when it rolled over, killing him instantly. One other firefighter was injured in the wreck.
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John Gupton, 24, died while responding to a fire alarm yesterday in Franklin County, NC. Gupton had been a volunteer since the age of 19 and was a member of the Justice Volunteer Fire Department. Gupton was driving a tanker to an alarm when it rolled over, killing him instantly. One other firefighter was injured in the wreck.
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Oncall® Live Video System Including GPS Streaming From Fire Cam
Posted on Fire Critic 2 days ago
The Oncall® Live Video System enables emergency services personnel to stream live video, audio and their GPS location from Oncall® WiFi enabled cameras by tethering the cameras to a smartphone that has the Oncall® Live Video app installed. The video is streamed to viewers in real-time via the Oncall Server, using the smartphone’s 3G or 4G connection. You can also stream video from the smartphone’s own camera.
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The Oncall® Live Video System enables emergency services personnel to stream live video, audio and their GPS location from Oncall® WiFi enabled cameras by tethering the cameras to a smartphone that has the Oncall® Live Video app installed. The video is streamed to viewers in real-time via the Oncall Server, using the smartphone’s 3G or 4G connection. You can also stream video from the smartphone’s own camera.
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Two Cal Fire Apparatus Involved in Wreck With a Car in Fresno. 3 People Transported
Posted on Fire Critic 4 days ago
Three people were injured (the news reports "major injuries") when the car they were in was rear ended by one Cal Fire engine and pushed into the back of another Cal Fire engine. All 8 firefighters were unharmed. Watch the news report below for more information. I would say by the looks of the car that these people were very lucky!
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Three people were injured (the news reports "major injuries") when the car they were in was rear ended by one Cal Fire engine and pushed into the back of another Cal Fire engine. All 8 firefighters were unharmed. Watch the news report below for more information. I would say by the looks of the car that these people were very lucky!
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PIO Cam: 2 Alarm Apartment Fire in Prince George’s County, MD
Posted on Fire Critic 7 days ago
At about 11:15 am, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 firefighters responded to a report of a fire in an apartment building. First arriving units in the 6800 block of Riverdale Road encountered a 3-story with a terrace level apartment building with smoke showing. It appears a fire started in a utility room on the terrace level. Workers were using an acetylene torch while working to remove an old boiler. Combustibles ignited in the pipe chase area with fire extending to the upper floors by way of interior walls.
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At about 11:15 am, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 firefighters responded to a report of a fire in an apartment building. First arriving units in the 6800 block of Riverdale Road encountered a 3-story with a terrace level apartment building with smoke showing. It appears a fire started in a utility room on the terrace level. Workers were using an acetylene torch while working to remove an old boiler. Combustibles ignited in the pipe chase area with fire extending to the upper floors by way of interior walls.
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Thirteen Years Ago Today…
Posted on Fire Critic 9 days ago
"No Day Shall Erase You From The Memory of Time" - Virgil Today is the 13th Anniversary of September 11, 20001
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"No Day Shall Erase You From The Memory of Time" - Virgil Today is the 13th Anniversary of September 11, 20001
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Video: House Burns in Greeley, CO. Single Engine Company Makes Decent Stop
Posted on Fire Critic 9 days ago
This house fire in Greeley, CO shows the capacity of a single engine company on a house fire. It does not appear that other crews make it to the scene until later in the video. However, as great a job as they do with the minimum manpower they have on scene, they are not afforded the ability to do other important tasks that must be carried out like a search (from what we see in the video). I am certain that the crews who arrive later in the video helped the guys operating finish the task. Great job guys!
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This house fire in Greeley, CO shows the capacity of a single engine company on a house fire. It does not appear that other crews make it to the scene until later in the video. However, as great a job as they do with the minimum manpower they have on scene, they are not afforded the ability to do other important tasks that must be carried out like a search (from what we see in the video). I am certain that the crews who arrive later in the video helped the guys operating finish the task. Great job guys!
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Video: Short Clip of a House Burning in Kalamazoo, MI
Posted on Fire Critic 9 days ago
A short clip of a house burning in Kalamazoo, MI this morning September 10, 2014.
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A short clip of a house burning in Kalamazoo, MI this morning September 10, 2014.
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Video: Fire Through the Roof at Canadian Apartment Complex
Posted on Fire Critic 9 days ago
Last night at 11h30 a major fire ripped through a residential complex at the corner of Boul de Rome and Stravinski ave in Brossard. Upon crews arrival smoke and flames were showing on the 2nd and 3rd floor and quickly spread to the roof. Multiple people were taken in charge by social services. The incident is still ongoing this morning and Longueuil Police blocks a large safety perimeter.
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Last night at 11h30 a major fire ripped through a residential complex at the corner of Boul de Rome and Stravinski ave in Brossard. Upon crews arrival smoke and flames were showing on the 2nd and 3rd floor and quickly spread to the roof. Multiple people were taken in charge by social services. The incident is still ongoing this morning and Longueuil Police blocks a large safety perimeter.
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Helmet Cam: Apartment Fire in Endicott, NY. Several Units Burn
Posted on Fire Critic 11 days ago
Sunday morning at 06:30 West Corners Fire was dispatched mutual aid to Endicott for a working building fire. Engine 1 with 6 green tags responded and went right to work. Follow us through our Lt's helmet camera
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Sunday morning at 06:30 West Corners Fire was dispatched mutual aid to Endicott for a working building fire. Engine 1 with 6 green tags responded and went right to work. Follow us through our Lt's helmet camera
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Helmet Camera: Overhaul and Ventilation at House Fire
Posted on Fire Critic 11 days ago
Firefighter's helmet camera footage of a working house fire caused by a lightning strike. Recorded with the Firecam MiniHD. This was not the entire incident, and some audio has been edited for content.
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Firefighter's helmet camera footage of a working house fire caused by a lightning strike. Recorded with the Firecam MiniHD. This was not the entire incident, and some audio has been edited for content.
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Close Call: House Fire in Niagara Falls, NY. Collapse During Defensive Operations
Posted on Fire Critic 11 days ago
Exclusive video of the blaze that took down 3 houses on 7th street in Niagara Falls, New York. The house collapses around the 1 minute mark proving just how dangerous of a job that first responders have.
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Exclusive video of the blaze that took down 3 houses on 7th street in Niagara Falls, New York. The house collapses around the 1 minute mark proving just how dangerous of a job that first responders have.
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Mile Stones…
Posted on Iron Firemen 12 days ago
I'm NOT a "cut and paste", catchy Headline or shared video site.... I'm something different ... I just don't know what it is yet ...LMAO.
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I'm NOT a "cut and paste", catchy Headline or shared video site.... I'm something different ... I just don't know what it is yet ...LMAO.
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Video: New Hyde Park, NY House Fire. Watch as the Truck Drives Over Then Parks on the Attack Lines
Posted on Fire Critic 13 days ago
This appears to be a duplex with fire in the 2nd floor. The truck arrives and drives over the hoselines, then pulls the brake after parking right on the lines. You can tell the disdain for the action by the guys hanging out around the camera. Luckily they quickly moved.
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This appears to be a duplex with fire in the 2nd floor. The truck arrives and drives over the hoselines, then pulls the brake after parking right on the lines. You can tell the disdain for the action by the guys hanging out around the camera. Luckily they quickly moved.
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Woman Rescued in MD House Fire Later Dies at Hospital. Rescue Caught on Video
Posted on Fire Critic 15 days ago
A woman died from a house fire in Aspen Hill, Md., early Thursday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue received a call from a neighbor about a fire on Iris Street around 4:30 a.m. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the home. A man standing outside of the home told firefighters his mother was still inside the home.
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A woman died from a house fire in Aspen Hill, Md., early Thursday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue received a call from a neighbor about a fire on Iris Street around 4:30 a.m. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the home. A man standing outside of the home told firefighters his mother was still inside the home.
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Helmet Cam: Garage Fire in Chester Township, Ohio
Posted on Fire Critic 15 days ago
Helmet Camera video from a garage fire next to a house back in April (93 degrees out) in Chester Township, Ohio.
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Helmet Camera video from a garage fire next to a house back in April (93 degrees out) in Chester Township, Ohio.
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9 Alarm Fire in Boston Injures 5 Firefighters and 2 Others (3 Videos)
Posted on Fire Critic 16 days ago
Firefighters were battling a nine-alarm fire in Boston’s Allston neighborhood Wednesday evening. Crews reported heavy fire when they responded to an apartment building on Harvard Terrace at about 5:45 p.m.
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Firefighters were battling a nine-alarm fire in Boston’s Allston neighborhood Wednesday evening. Crews reported heavy fire when they responded to an apartment building on Harvard Terrace at about 5:45 p.m.
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Middletown, OH FD Hampered at Super 8 Fire After Layoffs
Posted on Fire Critic 16 days ago
A district fire chief said recent layoffs nearly led to tragedy and got a stern rebuke from the city manager in internal emails reviewed by WCPO Tuesday."We narrowly averted tragedy," District Fire Chief Pau Lolli said after it took more than 25 minutes for all of the necessary crews to reach a fire at the Super 8 motel Sunday night.
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A district fire chief said recent layoffs nearly led to tragedy and got a stern rebuke from the city manager in internal emails reviewed by WCPO Tuesday."We narrowly averted tragedy," District Fire Chief Pau Lolli said after it took more than 25 minutes for all of the necessary crews to reach a fire at the Super 8 motel Sunday night.
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Our Stories: Overcoming a congenital heart abnormality (WPW) and Becoming a Firefighter
Posted on Fire Critic 16 days ago
Instead of giving me hope, the doctors tried to take my hope away. They told a 14 year old boy that he could never be the one thing he dreamed of since as long as he remembered, a firefighter. I continued trying. The next year and a half was spent sitting on the sidelines at training.
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Instead of giving me hope, the doctors tried to take my hope away. They told a 14 year old boy that he could never be the one thing he dreamed of since as long as he remembered, a firefighter. I continued trying. The next year and a half was spent sitting on the sidelines at training.
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Friday Night Assaults on Detroit Firefighters
Posted on Fire Geezer 18 days ago
Sad that more attention is paid to a Twitter spat than an arson filled night in Detroit.
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Sad that more attention is paid to a Twitter spat than an arson filled night in Detroit.
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Video: Behind the Scenes at Chicago Fire (TV show)
Posted on Fire Critic 21 days ago
Check out this video on the behind the scenes training and info about Chicago Fire. What surprised me the most was the two who are British.
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Check out this video on the behind the scenes training and info about Chicago Fire. What surprised me the most was the two who are British.
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Video: 3-11 Alarm Commercial Fire in Chicago
Posted on Fire Critic 22 days ago
Chicago 3-11 alarm in a large vacant commercial building. 2 snorkels, 2 tower ladders, new turret wagon plus numerous other streams
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Chicago 3-11 alarm in a large vacant commercial building. 2 snorkels, 2 tower ladders, new turret wagon plus numerous other streams
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Helmet Cam: Short Video of Roof Vent Via Aerial Platform
Posted on Fire Critic 22 days ago
Short clip from my helmet cam at a working dwelling fire in the city this morning. This was right after I got done making my cut and we were clearing it before moving towards the charlie side to make my next cut. I will post the rest of the video after the investigation is done and I get the ok to.
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Short clip from my helmet cam at a working dwelling fire in the city this morning. This was right after I got done making my cut and we were clearing it before moving towards the charlie side to make my next cut. I will post the rest of the video after the investigation is done and I get the ok to.
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Video: Commercial Fire in Erie County, NY
Posted on Fire Critic 22 days ago
Police were on location reporting an unknown type fire in warehouse Blasdell 9 went on location reporting possible rubbish in the complex. Blasdell 9 further reported a 150x100 warehouse fully involved through the roof with an exposure problem of a 400 x 400 warehouse and requested Tankers to the scene.
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Police were on location reporting an unknown type fire in warehouse Blasdell 9 went on location reporting possible rubbish in the complex. Blasdell 9 further reported a 150x100 warehouse fully involved through the roof with an exposure problem of a 400 x 400 warehouse and requested Tankers to the scene.
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Our Stories: The Type 1 Diabetic Firefighter
Posted on Fire Critic 22 days ago
Being a firefighter was always my dream, and now, helping others understand that diabetes never has to hold you back from what you want to do in life, has become a passion.
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Being a firefighter was always my dream, and now, helping others understand that diabetes never has to hold you back from what you want to do in life, has become a passion.
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A Dose of Motivation For Firefighters
Posted on Fire Critic 22 days ago
Motivational video depicting the life of a pontiac firefighter. Its not about the money, its the love of the job and the brotherhood. We leave our family in the morning only to pray we can return to them 24 hours later!
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Motivational video depicting the life of a pontiac firefighter. Its not about the money, its the love of the job and the brotherhood. We leave our family in the morning only to pray we can return to them 24 hours later!
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Fire Porn and Fire Service Public Image
Posted on Fire & EMS Leader Pro 23 days ago
Picture if you will the L. A. Police Department posting images and videos of the Rodney King incident. Or maybe imagine FEMA sporting "EMA porn" taken during Katrina in New Orleans on their website. Now imagine the public outcry that would occur if say LAPD made a music video out of the Rodney King beating with the soundtrack of Pat Benatar singing Hit me with your best shot or FEMA posting a video of the Katrina disaster images to the soundtrack of Scorpions singing Rock you like a hurricane.Two very extreme examples I admit, but just as questionable. In both cases, someone would end up with an express ticket to the unemployment line.
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Picture if you will the L. A. Police Department posting images and videos of the Rodney King incident. Or maybe imagine FEMA sporting "EMA porn" taken during Katrina in New Orleans on their website. Now imagine the public outcry that would occur if say LAPD made a music video out of the Rodney King beating with the soundtrack of Pat Benatar singing Hit me with your best shot or FEMA posting a video of the Katrina disaster images to the soundtrack of Scorpions singing Rock you like a hurricane.Two very extreme examples I admit, but just as questionable. In both cases, someone would end up with an express ticket to the unemployment line.
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Video: Commercial Fire in Bristol Township, PA
Posted on Fire Critic 25 days ago
Chief 12 arrived on scene reporting fire through the roof of a single story building and assumed Newportville Command. Engine 82 using E12 arrived on scene and stretched a 1" 3/4 attack line to the interior. Engine 14 layed out to a nearby hydrant and their crew pulled a second line off Engine Co. 82 to the rear of the building. Command evacuated the building and all operations were completed from the exterior.
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Chief 12 arrived on scene reporting fire through the roof of a single story building and assumed Newportville Command. Engine 82 using E12 arrived on scene and stretched a 1" 3/4 attack line to the interior. Engine 14 layed out to a nearby hydrant and their crew pulled a second line off Engine Co. 82 to the rear of the building. Command evacuated the building and all operations were completed from the exterior.
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Helmet Cam: Duplex Fire (KCFD?). Notice How Calm They Are…
Posted on Fire Critic 25 days ago
Notice how calm these firefighters are on the scene of this duplex fire. I believe this is KCFD. Nice work
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Notice how calm these firefighters are on the scene of this duplex fire. I believe this is KCFD. Nice work
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The Bunker Drill Challenge…What is it? Who Does it Benefit?
Posted on Fire Critic 29 days ago
Leatherhead Mafia (FB - site) created the Bunker Drill Challenge. What a great and novel idea. This challenge doesn't only raise money for the NFFF, but it also gets you gearing up quickly (training) and only takes a minute.
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Leatherhead Mafia (FB - site) created the Bunker Drill Challenge. What a great and novel idea. This challenge doesn't only raise money for the NFFF, but it also gets you gearing up quickly (training) and only takes a minute.
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Drone Video: Remington Arms Factory Burns in Bridgeport, CT
Posted on Fire Critic 29 days ago
Aerial Views over the Remington Arms Factory Fire in Bridgeport, CT on August 19, 2014.
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Aerial Views over the Remington Arms Factory Fire in Bridgeport, CT on August 19, 2014.
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Our Stories: The Depressed Firefighter
Posted on Fire Critic August 19, 2014
I never told the other firefighters in my department about my depression. I was afraid they would see me in a different light if they knew how depressed I was before joining. I would rather not be treated differently because of it.No one is alone. Even if they choose to keep it to themselves, as I have done until now, they’re not alone. Never. That’s something I’ve learned.
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I never told the other firefighters in my department about my depression. I was afraid they would see me in a different light if they knew how depressed I was before joining. I would rather not be treated differently because of it.No one is alone. Even if they choose to keep it to themselves, as I have done until now, they’re not alone. Never. That’s something I’ve learned.
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The Connection Between the Ice Bucket Challenge and the Cold Water Challenge
Posted on Fire Critic August 19, 2014
I have been watching the Ice Bucket Challenge trend and I can't help think that the fire service trended it first. It isn't a big deal, I just thought I would explain a little bit about this years CWC and IBC. The truth of the matter is that several charities got a lot of funds they weren't expecting due to these challenges going viral.
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I have been watching the Ice Bucket Challenge trend and I can't help think that the fire service trended it first. It isn't a big deal, I just thought I would explain a little bit about this years CWC and IBC. The truth of the matter is that several charities got a lot of funds they weren't expecting due to these challenges going viral.
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7 Steps for Better Professional Networking
Posted on Fire & EMS Leader Pro August 14, 2014
Networking is the lifeblood for your professional life, but how can you effectively and efficiently network in the digital age? It can be relatively easy if you have an action plan and that’s my purpose with today’s post: Help you to develop an action plan for your professional networking.
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Networking is the lifeblood for your professional life, but how can you effectively and efficiently network in the digital age? It can be relatively easy if you have an action plan and that’s my purpose with today’s post: Help you to develop an action plan for your professional networking.
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Video: Riverbank, CA Liquor Store Fire
Posted on Fire Critic August 14, 2014
On 08/13/2014 the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire. On scene they found a liquor store and a cell phone store involved in fire. A total of 9 agencies assisted in the operations. The two stores involved are a loss. A connecting church sustained water and smoke damage. No injuries were reported.
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On 08/13/2014 the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire. On scene they found a liquor store and a cell phone store involved in fire. A total of 9 agencies assisted in the operations. The two stores involved are a loss. A connecting church sustained water and smoke damage. No injuries were reported.
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Video: Large House Burns in South Tulsa, OK. Homeowner Rescued By Good Samaritans (5 Videos)
Posted on Fire Critic August 13, 2014
A large house burned at 9717 South Maplewood in South Tulsa, Oklahoma yesterday. The homeowner and her dog were rescued from the back deck prior to the video above starting. The fire was caught on video as seen above. I was surprised by how long the roof held considering the amount of fire below.
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A large house burned at 9717 South Maplewood in South Tulsa, Oklahoma yesterday. The homeowner and her dog were rescued from the back deck prior to the video above starting. The fire was caught on video as seen above. I was surprised by how long the roof held considering the amount of fire below.
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Can YOU Talk About IT?
Posted on Fire Critic August 13, 2014
What the fire service needs to know is when and where to get help...either for themselves or for others. It is OK to get help!
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What the fire service needs to know is when and where to get help...either for themselves or for others. It is OK to get help!
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Feature Your Products on FireCritic.com
Posted on Fire Critic August 12, 2014
FireCritic.com is one of the most popular fire service blogs in the World. Coupled with a Facebook page that boasts 130k+ fans, and other social media outlets it is one of the most powerful fire service sites in the World as well. If you are interested in getting your products showcased on FireCritic.com and/or the Facebook page it is easier and probably MUCH CHEAPER than you thought.
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FireCritic.com is one of the most popular fire service blogs in the World. Coupled with a Facebook page that boasts 130k+ fans, and other social media outlets it is one of the most powerful fire service sites in the World as well. If you are interested in getting your products showcased on FireCritic.com and/or the Facebook page it is easier and probably MUCH CHEAPER than you thought.
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Fairfax County, VA Truck 411 Overturns on way to Call, 4 Firefighters Injured
Posted on Fire Critic August 12, 2014
Fairfax County fire engine 411 and truck 411 were responding to an emergency call near Beacon Hill Road and Anthony Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. when truck 411 was involved in an accident, according to Fairfax County Fire Department Public Information Officer Capt. Bill Moreland.
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Fairfax County fire engine 411 and truck 411 were responding to an emergency call near Beacon Hill Road and Anthony Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. when truck 411 was involved in an accident, according to Fairfax County Fire Department Public Information Officer Capt. Bill Moreland.
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