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Feb. 24, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS FFs dodge bullets during house fire Wis. fire department to cut back on sirens, lights Off-duty firefighter killed after running through traffic 'Black Sunday' firefighters awarded $183M by jury: City officials expressed sympathy for the victims but said they did not agree with the verdict Ky. firefighter cancer bills advances to Senate: Bill aims to make cancer a job-related illness; it would give $80,000 to families of firefighters who die from cancer Ga. firefighters charged with theft from crash scene: Items included cell phone covers, chargers and Bluetooth head sets; two deputies were also arrested Fire union files complaint over budget, staffing cuts Ala. firefighter missing, search underway FF gets 5 years for setting 30 fires FDNY to spend $5M to reduce EMS response times Veteran Pa. firefighter laid to rest Campaign leads to increase in female firefighters

Cutting Compensation: Effects of Budget Cuts on Public Servants While the state can point to measurable savings because of these budget cuts, what will be the cost to the government in terms of the quality and effectiveness of its workforce? Read full article

THE QUESTION What part of fire academy training did you find most difficult? By FR1 Staff A task that is hard for some may be easier for others; here's what our readers had to say. 'Not heights, just ladders'  PRODUCT NEWS An expectant fire officer's role before fire truck delivery By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist There's plenty a fire officer can do to prepare the crew for their new baby. Lay the foundation

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REALITY TRAINING Multi-story fire with limited access Chief Wylie examines three key points to safely attack this three-story apartment building with heavy fire blowing out the top. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVER TV Early video: Baltimore rowhouse fire NIST recreates near-fatal fire

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3,300 Firefighter, 18, dies waiting for liver transplant 947 40 fire departments battle massive warehouse fire 391 'In God We Trust' added to W.Va. fire trucks 285 15 car break-ins reported at NC fire stations 227 4 strategies to reduce firefighter stress CAREER CENTER Concerned about missing the latest job listings?  FireRecruit.com scours the country for the latest fire jobs and sends them directly to your email. Featured Job: Fire Chief - Rio Verde FD  Rio Verde, AZ

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