International Association of Fire Fighters
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It's Day 2 at the ‪#‎NCSLSummit‬ in Seattle, WA. Make sure you follow all the action on our NCSL Fire Ops 101 Facebook page. ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/NCSL-Fire-Ops-101/1096683600347976?sk=videos )
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Will Caviness Hero Run is Aug. 8
The Will Caviness Hero Run on Aug. 8 will raise money for All About the Will and Ignite the Spirit.
GREENSBORO.COM
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Alabama firefighters quarantined after possible Ebola exposure, AL.com reports
Several firefighters in Birmingham, Ala. were quarantined Tuesday (Aug 4) night after they treated a patient with Ebola-like symptoms, according to a report from A...
NOLA.COM
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  • Brian S I'm in Birmingham and this is all they talked about on the news last night. I never did hear if they confirmed that it was Ebola. They were thinking it was something less severe, but the guy had been to Africa recently I believe so they aren't taking c...See More
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  • Jason Rhodes Here we go again!
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International Association of Fire Fighters
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Tests confirm what fire fighters have said all along ...
CPD: Object that struck firefighter's helmet while battling July 18 blaze was bullet
The object that struck a firefighter's helmet while he was battling an Avondale house fire on July 18 was a bullet, Cincinnati police said.
WLWT.COM|BY MAUREEN HAGRMAN
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  • Curt Somers Fire fighters should be able to pack a gun and able to return fire ...this shits been going on for years. Worked 25 yrs in Atlantic City I can remember be rocked, bottles, shot at and even an arrow stuck in hose bed...many time we would not respond out of stations until we had police escorts to fire scene!!!and I no there's Mann many more stories out ther...
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  • Aaron Pequignot 20+years ago in Phx. Trucks were shot at and stations hit w/drive by shootings, now targeting individuals, total BS.
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International Association of Fire Fighters
Yesterday at 3:00pm · 
Local 2665 is respectfully asking Procarent to consider withdrawing its bid to provide 9-1-1 EMS response services to University City, Missouri.
University City council approves controversial plan to outsource EMS : University-city-mo
Council members clash with mayor, city manager; public generally opposed to plan to turn ambulance service over to private enterprise.
STLTODAY.COM|BY LEE ENTERPRISES
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  • Eric Jones Outsourcing EMS in a small department/town has some real advantages. May be woth considering.
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  • Randy Allard once again politicians doing what they want and no recourse for them. The council clearly has the best interest of themselves first and the hell with the citizens. Where were the cuts to other areas in the city before they attacked emergency services. I hope between the lawsuits and the voters idiots like this will be sent a big message when it comes to election time.
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Yesterday at 2:21pm · 
California wildfire jumps containment line, firefighters caught off guard
The blaze that has charred nearly 97 square miles of brush and timber, jumped a highway Monday that had served as a containment line.
LATINO.FOXNEWS.COM
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Yesterday at 11:52am · 
Make sure you follow all our ‪#‎NCSLSummit‬ activities in Seattle, WA on our NCSL Fire Ops 101 Facebook page.
NCSL Fire Ops 101
Fire fighters risk their lives every day. Fire Ops 101 will give you a unique opportunity to learn first-hand what it takes to respond to emergencies.
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International Association of Fire Fighters
Yesterday at 11:10am · 
For nine days in May, some 40 fire fighters joined 52 others in building a new house for Jason Smith, who was severely wounded while serving overseas, his wife and their new baby girl. The project was organized and led by a new charitable organization, “A Soldier’s Journey Home,” run by Mike Fitzpatrick, former president of Frankfort, KY Local 1017.
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  • Doris Isenhower Much RESPECT to those that serve their country as well as those that serve their communities!!! Thank u 🇺🇸🏻️
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  • Judy Pillow Thank you for your service soldier and for all you and your family has sacrificed. And for the Fire Fighters, job well done!! God Bless You All.
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Yesterday at 10:16am · 
The IAFF is exhibiting at the ‪#‎NCSLSummit‬ this week in Seattle, WA. If you are attending the conference stop by the firetruck, try on some gear and have your picture taken!
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'We Can Help' Says Denver Firefighter Working To Curb First Responder Suicide
An alarming trend among first responders is raising concerns for local fire departments in Colorado and around the country.
DENVER.CBSLOCAL.COM|BY CBS DENVER
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Yesterday at 9:30am · 
Help Honor the Fallen - join Fort Worth, TX Local 440 September 13 for its First Responders Stair Climb - To register, text climb to 91999 or visit climbforacalling.org
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Yesterday at 6:30am · 
Streamwood fire fighter is a finalist on 'American Ninja Warrior'
http://www.dailyherald.com/arti…/20150803/entlife/150809721/
Suburban firefighters compete on 'American Ninja Warrior'
DAILYHERALD.COM|BY JAMIE SOTONOFF AND DANN GIRE
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  • Barbara Jean Eberly Luv " American Ninja Warrior" Imua Streamwood Firefighter!!
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  • Flor Ryes Go firefighter
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