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TOP NEWS Mich. fire truck struck while blocking traffic on interstate Firefighter facing discipline for wife's breastfeeding photo Watch: Fire dept.'s viral video sheds light on cost of gear, equipment LODD: Ala. firefighter dies following fire call: Charles Tucker, 56, was returning home with his son after responding to a call when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a logging trailer Driver to face charges in crash that killed firefighter, 2 kids: The driver did not have a driver's license and will be charged with negligent homicide Firefighter from '58 Chicago school inferno dies at 88: Joe Murray was one of the first to respond to the devastating 1958 blaze at a Catholic school that killed 92 students and three nuns RI fire captain injury renews cyanide safety concerns Firefighter caught golfing, partying on duty to be fired Kan. firefighter critical after collapsing at fire Fire chief performs CPR after man collapses at meeting Detroit firefighter honored for rescuing girl at fatal fire Texas fire dept. hires first female firefighter in 135-year history

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FIREHOUSE FUNNIES A firefighter? You want grow up to be what? By Will Wyatt, FR1 Columnist Pinning down why firefighters choose this career path is elusive and unique to each person; here's my best stab at it. Sense of accomplishment  FR1 EXCLUSIVE Do fire departments need small, specialty vehicles? By Frank R. Meyers, FR1 Contributor Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them in the environment where they'll be deployed is criticalPractice often

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THE QUESTION 12 secrets firefighters know that 'regular' people don't By FR1 Staff While some of these secrets may seem like common knowledge, the media and general public often do not know the intricacies of the fire service. A giant playground  FIRE CHIEF DIGITAL The fire chief's role in firefighter mental health By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist Fire chiefs play two critical roles in identifying and correcting firefighter mental-health issues: one at the macro level and one at the micro level. Pattern detection

FIREGROUND FLASH TIP Advancing a hose line Jason Hoevelmann looks at how crawling on all fours can be dangerous and detrimental when advancing hose line — and he shows you better methods. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Helmet cam: Roof footage TV crew helps man escape wildfire

Attend Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2016! FRI provides senior-level leadership training on important topics impacting fire and emergency service leaders. The IAFC's commitment to excellence is seen throughout FRI-from the classroom to the expo, the IAFC delivers when it comes to quality and value. www.iafc.org/fri You Won't Look at Fire Coat Trim the Same Way Again We asked firefighters what they wanted in their trim, and they told us - flexibility and breathability. Introducing the new 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material - Series 5600 Fire Coat Comfort Trim Stay connected and enter a chance to win a prize.

1,177 Firefighter waiting for double lung transplant 991 Brain cancer survivor, 12, becomes honorary firefighter 754 Fireground attack: the officer's role 709 Firefighters transport boy, 10, to hospital in fire truck 608 Texas volunteer firefighter, 2 kids killed in crash

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