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May 13, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Chief praised for wildfire leadership, takes break FFs join push-up challenge to curb veteran suicide FF reunited with toddler he saved 20 years ago Va. FF alleges sexual harassment by fire captain: The female firefighter claims that she was reprimanded and reassigned to another station Wash. fire, police dispatch system failures rampant: There have been numerous instances of the system crashing or failing to relay calls Family sues SC fire department for wrongful death: The family alleges the collision didn't kill the man, but a decision made by firefighters did Fla. fire dept. appoints first female fire chief FF seriously injured after ladder fall 3 fire officials face trial for stealing $50K from department Boy, 5, with brain cancer becomes firefighter for a day College student rescues woman from burning car FF-medic to compete for UFC title

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EDITOR'S NOTE Winning the war on firefighter cancer By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief A big victory in the presumptive legislation battle turn the tide in the campaign to rid firefighting of cancer. Fighting the battle  CHIEF'S TRAFFIC The root cause of firefighter maydays By John Buckman III, FR1 Columnist A fireground call for help nearly always has its roots in the observation and orientation skills of those making decisions. Find out

PRODUCT NEWS Streamlight Introduces Super Siege Rechargeable Led Lantern Zico Launches Three New Solutions for Circular Saw Blade Storage More Product News Win a CMC Rescue Response Harness™

ABSOLUTE RESCUE 4 water-rescue paddling techniques By Dalan Zartman, FR1 Columnist Understanding the paddle and how to use it is critical if the motor cuts out. Prepare ahead  FIRE OFFICER SAFETY Buying SCBA for a CBRN world By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards. Here's a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase. Protect yourself

TIP OF THE WEEK Reverse the pike pole This piercing tip works well for punching into the ceiling from below as the pole is pushed upward. Check it out  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV FFs pull man from burning van FF stops woman from jumping

586 Cooler temperatures, rain give firefighters hope in Canada 576 La. assistant fire chief dies from cancer 443 Firefighter proposes to girlfriend in between battling wildfire 371 Former Fla. fire department medical director dies from ALS 317 Infographic: 9 symptoms and solutions for overexertion in firefighters

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