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April 22, 2016 | View as webpage

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Dear FireRescue1 Subscriber, If you've not already seen it, our new Fire Chief digital edition is now available. The exclusive articles in this edition focus on one of the biggest issues afflicting the fire service at all levels: cancer. We examine the issue of cancer in the fire service from multiple angles, including research, laws and the link between firefighting and cancer. Let us know what you think after you've read the issue. — FireRescue1 Team

TOP NEWS Remains found during search for missing Va. firefighter-paramedic Chief returning from LODD funeral rescues woman from car fire 4-year-old burn victim becomes firefighter for a day House committee approves $3M for Mich. firefighter cancer coverage: If approved by the full House and Senate, the $3 million would be available for firefighters in the 2016-2017 fiscal year Former Fla. fire chief accused of letting buildings burn: The council had recently denied the chief's requests for more staff and facility or equipment upgrades Ohio township votes to end fire department service: Trustees voted to transfer service to another departent, citing fiscal responsibility as the driving factor Rash of Rhode Island firefighter injuries prompts review Chicago deputy fire commissioner steps down Tenn. firefighters air concerns over digital radio system Fire capt.'s home destroyed in fire Firefighters rescue hiker after fall from Ariz. mountain Volunteer firefighter explores post-traumatic stress for PhD

Attend Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2016! FRI provides senior-level leadership training on the most important topics impacting fire and emergency service leaders. The IAFC commitment to excellence is seen throughout. From the classroom to the expo, the IAFC delivers when it comes to quality and value. www.iafc.org/fri Simple but brilliant! High Visibility Answer to Fireground Accountability SCBA Engine Company Accountability Identifiers are a seamless addition to any accountability system. Mounts quickly to airpacks; identifies engine companies instantly on sight; made from Kevlar/Nomex and reflective trim. Read more

FR1 EXCLUSIVE FDIC 2016 product review roundup By FR1 Staff Here's the newest and most interesting firefighter gear and technology from the annual conference. Gear and technology  FIREFIGHTER JOBS How do unions compare to right-to-work states? By Megan Wells, FR1 Contributor Compare wages, benefits and overall job satisfaction to see which you prefer. View the results

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FIRST IN FITNESS Firefighters, do you have a food problem? By Bryan Fass, FR1 Columnist Firefighters need food that heals, not poisons that harm, while making them feel good at the same time. Food or poison?  LEADING THE TEAM Firefighter retention begins with recruitment By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist Firefighters leave the job for a variety of reasons, setting things in order before recruiting them can cut those losses. Meet expectations

TIP OF THE WEEK Make sure your gear is rescue ready If your gear is by the apparatus that you are assigned to, it needs to be set so that quick access can be achieved when getting dressed. Quick deployment  NOW ON FLASHOVER TV Brush fire damages 5 homes Early video: Md. house fire

549 Ambulance collision kills driver, patient 419 Firefighters face venomous snakes while battling blaze 402 Chief: Firefighter who killed self after pursuit 'one of our best guys' 320 What are the struggles of a firefighter marriage? 270 Hilarious police and fire spoof: 'I've Just Got This Car'

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