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March 11, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Boston FD sues truck maker after NIOSH report 4 FFs injured in DC fire truck collision Video: FFs salute Nancy Reagan's motorcade Fire Lt. 'thankful' Seattle gas explosion wasn’t worse: Lt. Ed Newell said firefighters were "in the right place at the right time" 2 fire Lt.'s, captain suspended for party at firehouse: Another disciplinary incident in the next year could result in demotion Firefighting foam may have contaminated groundwater: The military is investigating hundreds of sites across the nation Fire board member quits in face of fire chiefs' opposition Life for arsonist who killed 6 in house fire Entire Okla. volunteer fire department resigns Fallen fire chief's home burglarized Calif. fire Capt. dies in off-duty accident FF saves woman by sharing mask

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FIREFIGHTER REHAB How to know when FFs hit the wall By Bruce Evans, FR1 Columnist A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration. Testing in rehab  EDITOR'S NOTE Rapid Response: Lessons from Boston's LODDs By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief NIOSH's new report on the 2014 fire that claimed two Boston firefighters holds lessons for every department. Take accountability serious

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TIP OF THE WEEK Use a blocker at MVAs It's always good to use a blocker truck when working on a roadway. This will reduce the risk of personnel being hit and struck by traffic. Road safety  NOW ON FLASHOVER TV Early video: Apartment fire in Pa. Helmet cam: House fire in Md.

1,757 Firefighters who transported toddler reinstated 1,633 Firefighter's quick reflexes save son at baseball game 947 Firefighter saves puppy, makes him part of firehouse family 693 The 10 best states to make a living as a firefighter 428 Video: Firefighters salute Nancy Reagan's motorcade

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