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Have you registered yet for FDIC International? Head to http://www.fdic.com/index.html for full information on this year's show, as well as training articles and videos from our instructors and coverage from previous shows.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS Report: Stress Has Heavy Impact on FirefightersA new report says PTSD, depression, substance abuse and suicide are common problems among firefighters.  Share:    CA Firefighter Dies After ResponseA 58-year-old fire captain from California died after an emergency response.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Fireplace Blamed in Fire at Home of Panthers Coach• Five Dead in TX Van-Tanker Crash• OR Firefighter Suffers Leg Laceration at Fire• D.C. Metro Incident Timeline Leaves Questions• Man Killed in WI House Fire• TX Firefighter Crushed at Station• Denver Fire Recruits Undertake High-Rise Training• Topics Announced for 2015 AFG Forums• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES What Would You Do?Skip Coleman presents a new fire training simulation, this one centered on a fast food restaurant.  Share:    Stress: The Silent KillerEven during a “normal” duty tour during which no emergency response actions are being undertaken, personnel serving in stations situated in hot climate regions can be exposed to the phenomena, writes George H. Potter.  Share:    Photos: Brooklyn (NY) Apartment FireFire photographer Lloyd Mitchell was on hand to capture some images from a fire that injured seven people, including an infant and four firefighters.  Share:    Radio: Research to TacticsRobin Zevotek of UL and his guests discuss the recent positive-pressure ventilation studies. Listen to an archive of last night's show.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Gortite Roll Up DoorsGortite roll up doors are custom manufactured from strong aluminum ribs for fire and emergency vehicles. Spring-loaded door operation allows quick and easy access to equipment compartments. Available with satin anodized or painted finish to match the truck body.  Share:    OnSpot of North AmericaSince its origination in 1977, the Onspot automatic tire chain system has received worldwide acceptance for its benefits in providing drivers with increased safety and productivity in snow and ice.  Share:    Deltair: Advance with ConfidenceThe Deltair SCBA, by Avon Protection Systems (APS), is made in the USA. Delivering an unprecedented level of reliability, durability and ease of use, the Deltair design reflects superior air management, a single power supply, clearer communications, the widest field of view and optimal weight distribution.  Share:    argus e2vThe NFPA-compliant argus Mi-TIC is significantly smaller and lighter than any other NFPA camera on the market, and designed with firefighter safety in mind.  Share:    New Sidewinder Head Junkyard Dog Industries unveils a new single-head design for quicker, simpler operation. Features two heads in one for convenient configuration.  Share:    WhelenWhelen is reshaping the future of emergency warning lights, proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S.A.  Share:    BLOGS L-E-A-D-E-R-S-H-I-P SimplifiedJason Hoevelmann shares some thoughts about being an officer and leader.  Share:    THIS WEEK'S BLOGS • Chad Ian Menard: Getting Your Own Size-Up For The Roof• Joe Pronesti: Church Fire Quick Points• P.J. Norwood: Ventilation Factors We Cannot Control, Part 3• John K. Murphy: Leadership and Religious Beliefs• Doug Mitchell: Residential Laddering• Warren Cersley: Gee Haw• Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FDIC High-Rise ConstructionJack Murphy on things fire companies need to know when performing recon on high-rise buildings.  Share:    MORE FDIC • Check Out FDIC Gear!• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!• Complete Show Coverage   Share On:          Nominate a fellow firefighter for a scholarship to FDIC   TECGEN® gear is all you need for 80 percent of your calls, making it a cost effective option for your department: Request a Department Wear Trial  Learn about Grant Assistance EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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