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Off-duty Ill. firefighter killed crossing the street Thomas Mahaffey joined the department in 1976 and had held the rank of captain for more than 10 years. Breaking Fire News Most Popular LODD: Iowa firefighter dies after 14-hour industrial fire The firefighter returned home after the fire; the firefighters name and cause of death have not been released. Firefighters resign after EMS test-cheating investigation   1 Fire chief resigns after entire department fired  12 7 firefighters, 3 residents hurt in Ohio house fire   2 LODD: Wis. firefighter dies en route to fire  21 Video: FDNY rescues boy from thin-ice river  Iowa fire chief fights blaze at family home NJ court: Council can control volunteer fire department 3 Okla. fire department buys alt-fuel command vehicle Fla. teen charged with 4 arson, said he'd have set more fires All firefighting news From the Editor For those in the grip of extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills, here are some safety and operational tips. This piece looks at how to keep your apparatus pump from freezing; this one offers 10 tips for surviving the cold; and this two-part series looks at how cold affects our bodies.  Email Newsletters Enter your email below FR1 Member eNews FR1 Product eNews FR1 Safety Alert FR1 Product Alerts

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Featured Columnist Jason Hoevelmann - From the Fireground Ways to improve hose deployment at fires Many times we get caught with too many firefighters pushing toward the nozzle and not assisting in manipulating the hose line. Here are a few ideas on how to ensure that the water gets on the fire as soon... All FR1 Columnists Firefighter Safety Recent Safety Columns: Fire Officers: How to keep your crew safe at crash scenes  1 Is faded, stained firefighter turnouts dangerous?  1 Recent Safety News: LODD: Iowa firefighter dies after 14-hour industrial fire 3 keys to a good shore water rescue Sponsored by: Visit the Firefighter Safety Section FireRescue1 on Facebook Why involving families is a valuable recruiting tool for fire departments  The legacy of service extends through multiple generations, with parents passing their knowledge, dedication and passion to their children More from In Public Safety

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