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A/C unit put in by Fort Worth firefighters ‘is saving my life’
A 73-year-old man who had been without an air conditioning since January 2014 got a new window unit on Tuesday, courtesy of Fort Worth firefighters.
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“Leading furniture manufacturers adopting California’s product labeling bill for flame retardants is a very positive step because it means increased availability of products across the United States that do not contain toxic flame retardants. That is a victory for the health and safety of consumers and fire fighters who no longer risk exposure to these harmful chemicals.” - Harold Schaitberger
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On average, IAFF members earned 36 credits and saved $7,560 on a degree at Kaplan University. IAFF Members -your work experience and training can translate into credit to help you save money and earn your degree sooner. Enroll in LRC 100, a FREE online course through Open College at Kaplan University. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1Ru9Im8
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180 fires burning across B.C. as thick haze chokes South Coast
B.C.’s Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, Steve Thomson, says this is the most challenging wildfire situation he has ever seen.
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  • David Waka Woke up to that red sun this morning. Smoke down past Seattle...
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Saving a dad's life on Father's Day: A father of two young children, who was saved from drowning when his car ran into the Cooper River after he suffered a medical emergency, had his chance to say thank you to his rescuers -- Collingswood, NJ Local 3249 members of Squad Company 16 were among those recognized during the July Borough Commissioners meeting.
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Milwaukee ‪#‎Fire‬ Department won't change procedures in wake of shooting
Milwaukee Fire Department won't change procedures in wake of shooting
The MFD is not planning on making any changes to its procedures in the wake of a shooting of a firefighter early Monday morning while responding to a medical call, Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing said.
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  • Paul Barrow Every call we go on has the potential for danger and to go wrong. I learned a valuable lesson only the other night from one of our professional staff. Something I would never have given another thought ... but he insisted on the Pt keeping his hands where they could be seen, not in his pockets! Pt refused, we backed off and called law.
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  • Joann Bennett Coulson So much credit and praise go out to you all for your hard work, please all be careful and safe
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July 6 at 11:12am · 
Dallas ‪#‎Firefighters‬ Attacked with Fireworks
Dallas Firefighters Attacked with Fireworks
More than half a dozen Dallas firefighters escaped injury when they responded to a dumpster fire started by illegal fireworks Saturday evening.
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July 6 at 7:00am · 
Indianapolis boy who dreamed of being a ‪#‎firefighter‬
dies from complications of cystic fibrosis
Boy who wanted new lungs for Christmas has died
The young boy who asked for new lungs for Christmas back in 2012 has died.
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July 6 at 5:47am · 
The Department of Defense has awarded Boise Fire as the recipient for the 2015 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor the DoD gives to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees. Boise Local 149 fire fighter and IAFF member Marine Nathan Ingram nominated Boise Fire for the award. Boise Fire is one of only 15 employers in the nation to receive the Freedom Award. Recipients will be honored at a ceremony in the Pentagon on August 21.
FreedomAward.mil - The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their...
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July 5 at 2:26pm · 
Concord Firefighter Union Facebook Post Goes Viral
Nearly 5,000 people like post from Professional Firefighters Local 1045 with more than 2,400 sharing it, too.
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July 2 at 10:56am · 
Manitoba calls in U.S. firefighters while 70 wildfires burn in province
Manitoba calls in U.S. firefighters while 70 wildfires burn in province
About 70 firefighters are headed to Manitoba to help fight wildfires burning across the province.
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July 2 at 6:45am · 
General President Schaitberger swears in the newly elected Montana State Council of Professional Fire Fighters Executive Board during its annual convention in Whitefish, Montana just outside glacier national Park.
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The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is holding a Fire Ops 101 on August 25, 2015, in conjunction with its upcoming health, safety and EMS Conf...
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July 2 at 5:59am · 
Firefighters take on ‘ultimate’ test at the World Police and Fire Games