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FDIC International is less than two months away. Are you ready? To find out how to attend, go to http://www.fdic.com, or visit http://www.fdic.com/training.html for videos and articles from conference instructors.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS CA Commuter Train Hits TruckA Southern California commuter train crashed into a truck and derailed early Tuesday, injuring dozens of people.  Share:    Tanker Truck Crashes in NJAuthorities say a tanker truck carrying roughly 8,000 gallons of fuel caught fire on a southern New Jersey highway, spewing thick, black smoke into the sky. SEE PHOTOS >>  Share:    NJ Natural Gas Blast Injures FiveA natural gas explosion has leveled a house and injured five workers trying to contain a gas main break in New Jersey.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Critics: Sex Harassment Pervasive in Philly Fire Department• Report Looks at Female FDNY Firefighters' Disability Retirements• Firefighter Burned at Seattle Facility• IL Nursing Home Fire Sends Four to Hospital• Firefighter Falls into Pond During Dog Rescue• Probe into Deadly TN House Fire• Lots of 'Stuff' Fuels IL House Fire• Wind-Whipped Fire Destroys ME Apartment Building• FL Program to Help Defuse Stress for First Responders• Device Translates for Firefighters on the Scene• Firefighters Help in Rescue of Manatees from FL Pipe• Fatal Fire at OH Senior Center• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Fire Extinguisher InstallationIn his new "Construction Concerns" column, Gregory Havel discusses NFPA 10 and the placement of and specifications for fire extinguishers in residential and commercial structures.  Share:    A Call to ActionYou can save lives--both firefighters and civilians--by helping to determine the characteristics of our workplace, the fireground. Jack Murphy asks you to participate in the code development process.  Share:    Radio: Fireground StrategiesJim Duffy and Anthony Avillo talk about rural firefighting and much more. Hear an archive of last night's radio show.  Share:    Pennsauken (NJ) Tanker FireTed Aurig shared some photos of fire crews working at the scene of a tanker truck fire in South Jersey.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Kochek Suction And Discharge ElbowAfter successfully custom engineering a new suction and discharge elbow for use on Fire Department of New York fireboats, Kochek Company has introduced the specialty product to broader markets.  Share:    FIRELITE SeriesKIMTEK’s FIRELITE Transport compact skid unit series offers versatile, cost-effective, quick-response solutions for remote and facility fire service use. Rugged and rust proof, these lightweight slip-in fire skid units offer quality construction at an affordable cost.  Share:    Skedco Bariatric Sked StretcherThe Bariatric Sked Stretcher is designed to move obese patients through difficult areas with less risk of injuring your back.  Share:    Power-Mite for LED Tower LightsPower-Mite is a reliable, heavy-duty mobile power source that will provide AC electric power when and where you want it. The Power Mite will operate all AC or AC/DC tools, appliances, and can power LED light systems. No inverter is needed.  Share:    Dog Paw Crib BlockGive your Junkyard Dog Industries Sidewinder and rescue struts a boost with the new Dog Paw Crib Block.  Share:    Valor High Performance Seat TechnologyUSSC Valor Firefighter Seating Systems have the most advanced safety engineering features in the industry. Their SCBA support straps and dynamically adjustable back provide maximum support and comfort. See them at FDIC International Booths 8548 and 5940.  Share:    MORE PRODUCT NEWS • Spartan Motors Builds 10 New Fire Truck Cab/Chassis for Detroit (MI) Fire Department• Application Period Now Open for 2015 Globe Gear Giveaway BLOG New Guys and High ExpectationsIan Schulte asks: Do you have realistic expectations for your rookies?  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE • Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FIRE LIFE The "ME" WallEvery firefighter fondly remembers the things they collect as their careers progress. Michael Morse on taking pride in the job.  Share:    MORE FIRE LIFE • Relationships, recipes, fitness, and more! FDIC Working With the Tow and Recovery Industry for SuccessTodd Taylor discusses the importance of knowing your equipment.  Share:    MORE FDIC • Check Out FDIC Gear!• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!• Complete Show Coverage• National Honor Guard Competition• FDIC Courage and Valor Fun Run• FDIC 911 Memorial Stair Climb   Share On:            See our Responder RA with smoke cutting beam Click to win your own set of Bright Star Lights on our Facebook Page! Meet the 100 Lumen Bright Star Razor EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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