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April 15, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Union: NM FD not anti-breastfeeding Strong quake kills 9, injures more than 800 in Japan Watch: Dubai claims world's fastest fire vehicle Officials: Boston fire department's fleet in disarray: Safety experts say daily inspections have been abandoned and some trucks are more than 200 days past due on inspections Mich. fire chief, board members resign in protest: Officials said they've been trying for years to resolve staffing shortage, FF housing and funding issues Paramedics question firefighters' use of Narcan: The rationale for firefighters being equipped with the medication was a spike in overdose drug deaths Firefighters' honor guard gear stolen before ceremony Wis. firefighters to begin wearing body armor Fire capt. hurt in fall through ceiling Firefighters dodge live ammunition at garage fire Mother-daughter firefighting duo first for fire department Jr. firefighter goes bald to honor firefighter brother's memory Columbia Southern University's Fire Professional Degrees  Development, Degree and Training Programs establish the bar for excellence in online fire science education. Apply Now! Save Time and Money with Online Fire Training From FireEMS Academy  A feature-rich LMS, stocked with a robust fire training library based on NFPA standards.  Request a Demo LEADING THE TEAM Firefighter wife's breastfeeding photo: 3 big questions By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist The now famous photo of a firefighter's wife breastfeeding their infant in a turnout coat sparks questions about why he got in trouble. Health hazards  EDITOR'S NOTE Rapid response: Commissioner Thiel's Philly challenge By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief Here's a look at what it will take for Adam Thiel to win in Philly and what factors could waylay his progress. The ground game  WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Partner drives rig too fast Our hosts unpack how important speed is when transporting a patient or getting to an emergency scene and look at what to do when the driver is going way too fast. Join the conversation  VOLUNTEER VOICE Smoke alarm breakthrough is near By Robert Rielage, FR1 Columnist New technology could improve civilian safety as much as the first battery-operated smoke alarms did 40 years ago. Military grade  TIP OF THE WEEK Use the helmet's void space This is an excellent storage spot for two important items that we can use at any time. The first is a flash hood and the other is a N95 mask. Extra protection  NOW ON FLASHOVER TV Behind the scenes: Distracted driving video Raw video: Iowa firefighters battle house fire KIMTEK's New FIRELITE® Transport Skid Offers Ultra High Pressure for UTVs FTUHP-UTV-205 with optional rescue area quickly transforms for fire and rescue service and adaptable for multiple response options. The base models include a 55-gallon poly water tank with five-gallon foam cell and much more. Click for more details How Are You Pre-cleaning Your Turnout Gear? The Plymovent downdraft table can help protect firefighters from exposure to dust and hazardous debris found on turnout gear and boots. Visit us during FDIC at Booth #1369. Learn more today. 3,609 Texas firefighter beats leukemia, back on job 2,113 Mass. city's first female firefighter, 62, works last shift 995 Fla. firefighter restoring graves of fallen veterans 631 The 10 traits all great firefighters have 603 Why have a junior firefighter program FireRescue1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for FireRescue1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.