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One Dead, Several Injured in Five-Alarm Brooklyn FireOne person is dead and several others are injured in a five-alarm fire this morning in Brooklyn, New York. Share:    |
| Report Issued on VA Medic's DeathThe Alexandria (VA) Fire Department (AFD) recently released a report on the death of Medic II Joshua Weissman, who died of injuries sustained in a fall from a bridge railing during a response in February 2012. Share: |
| Nine Injured in CA Condo FireA fire tore through a second-story condominium where there were no working smoke alarms Tuesday, forcing a woman to lower her children out of a window before jumping out herself. Share: |
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| Hose Withdrawal During Fire AttackIn this new Training Minutes video, Orlando (FL) District Chief Walt Lewis and company demonstrate methods for effectively withdrawing hoselines when changing tactics. Share: |
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| Photos: Paterson (NJ) Unoccupied House FireOverhead electrical wires complicated things for fire crews responding to this recent fire. Check out some photos from Peter Danzo. Share: |
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| Radio: Sons of the FlagMembers of the Sons of the Flag discuss their work assisting burn survivors, kids going to burn camp, and much more. Listen to an archive of last night's show. Share: |
| ADVERTORIAL |
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| Junkin Break Away Plastic StretcherDesigned to rescue injured persons from locations where lengthy foot travel is mandatory, this stretcher breaks into halves which can be back-packed to the point of rescue and assembled in seconds. Share: |
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| 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: |
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| argus e2vThe NFPA-compliant argus Mi-TIC is significantly smaller and lighter than any other NFPA camera on the market, and it is designed with firefighter safety in mind. Share: |
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| Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 CutterThe Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 is not just strong; it is strong when you need it most. The improved blade geometry enables the tool to attain its maximum cutting capability at a practical and more usable five-inch opening. Share: |
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| WhelenWhelen is reshaping the future of emergency warning lights, and it is proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S.A. Share: |
| BLOGS |
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| Fireground BallisticsDonald McD. Chambers on establishing target flows to maximize your firestream effectiveness. Share: |
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| So, You Want to Be a Firefighter?We have an obligation to guide and inform the next generation of firefighters by setting the right example, Dan Kerrigan says. Share: |
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| Effective Incident Size-Up, Incident Action Planning, and CommunicationsMany departments, large and small, tend to forget about the basics as the fire service continues to diversify its bases of expertise. Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue Department Deputy Chief Chuck Ryan says we must focus on our core mission of suppressing fires and saving lives. Share: |
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