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CAREERS & EDUCATION

Fort Worth Firefighters Render Unique Aid 

July 7, 2015

Firefighters from Station 12 installed an air conditioner, purchased by Fort Worth Firefighter Charities, for an elderly man.

Inspection Sidelines Aging Md. Ladder Truck 

Four Boys Responsible for Historic Ore. Stadium Fire 

Wash. Ice Cave Collapse Kills Hiker 

AEDs Removed From Calif. Department's Rigs 

Body Found in Ohio River Likely Capsized Boat Victim 

Tending to Victims of Milwaukee's Violence is Medic's Job 

Maine 911 Dispatchers May Don Hard Hats During Work 

Featured Media

Apparatus Architects: NFPA 1901 Updates & Vehicle Weights 

Ammonia Leak at Canada Plant Kills Worker 

Lightning Enhances Fireworks Show 

Vigil Held for Cyclist Killed at World Police, Fire Games 

Milwaukee Firefighter Grazed by Bullet 

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Apparatus Architects: NFPA 1901 Updates & Vehicle Weights 

Apparatus Struck by Tractor-Trailer 

The 'Thinking Firefighter' is More Than Bravery and Strength 

Progress Report: Pennsylvania 

White Paper Addresses Firefighter Cancer Issues 

Eyes Wide Open 

APPARATUS

Montreal Fire Dept. Awards Rosenbauer 20-Aerial Contract 

July 7, 2015

From ROSENBAUER AMERICA

The Montreal Fire Department has recently awarded a contract for 20 aerial apparatus to the Rosenbauer America dealer, Aréo-Fire.

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Blogs

The Business Behind Firefighting 

The View from my Front Porch 

Views from the Jumpseat 

Just Janet 

Riding with Captain Dave 

STATIONWEAR

Uniform Rappel Belt 

From CMC RESCUE, INC.

Standard uniform wear for firefighters, search and rescue and SWAT personnel, CMC Rescue’s Cobra-­‐D Uniform Rappel Belt is the only NFPA-­‐ certified product of its kind.

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APPARATUS

Spartan ERV Delivers 21 Custom Fire Trucks to Brazil 

July 7, 2015

From SPARTAN MOTORS

Spartan Emergency Response participated in the Dia do Bombeiro Brasileiro (Day of the Brazilian Firefighter) event at which the Fire Department of the State of São Paulo presented 21 new Spartan custom pumpers.

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TRAINING & TACTICS

Pet Alert Launches Nationwide Pet Safety Info Kit Drive 

July 7, 2015

From PET ALERT

The Pet Alert Emergency Information System launches nationwide, a specially-designed kit supported by firefighters and police for emergencies.

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APPARATUS

Pierce to Host Third Annual 9/11 Stair Climb in September 

July 7, 2015

From PIERCE MFG.

Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is hosting its third annual 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb at historic Lambeau Field on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

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TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS

TCS Purchases Loctronix Location-Based Technology and Intellectual Property 

July 7, 2015

From TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), a global leader in the location based services (LBS) industry, has purchased location-based technology and intellectual property from Loctronix.

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SAFETY & HEALTH

BloodStop iX Helps Save Officer From Bullet Ricochet 

July 7, 2015

From LIFESCIENCE PLUS, INC.

BloodSTOP iX is a water-soluble "hemostatic matrix," that when combined with gauze and applied direct pressure, it can stop profuse bleeding within 20-30 seconds.

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