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July 29, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Neb. firefighter dies after battle with lung cancer NY teens train to become firefighters at fire camp SD boy with cancer becomes honorary firefighter Kan. firefighter dies in rig crash: The truck tire blew out on the highway, causing the vehicle to cross the median and veer into a ditch Cincy firefighters advised to wear body armor following shooting: The department currently uses 200 expired police vests and plans to purchase new ones NM firefighting equipment stolen from national preserve: The equipment was stolen while firefighters were battling a wildfire on the preserve last weekend Md. Lt. dies after long battle with brain cancer Mass. FF arrested for several charges Ala. Lt. firefighter injured while battling blaze Texas union votes to censure chief Idaho dept. receives $750K grant for new equipment Mercedes-Benz app gives firefighters 3-D view of cars Are Your Portable Radios Up to the Job?  We listened to our end-users and created a rugged radio that offers effortless communications in even the most hazardous environments. Get assistance - grants available!  Replace Your Backboards with a WauK® Board The newest innovation in patient extrication. Choose the dolly-like function of the WauK® board to roll your patient out of tight spaces. Watch the demo video EDITOR'S NOTE 3 lessons from Cincinnati Fire's LODD By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief NIOSH's findings regarding firefighter Daryl Gordon's death holds lessons for all departments. Prevent tragedy  PRODUCT NEWS What to know about rear, side fire truck cameras By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist With bigger fire rigs and improved camera technology, here are things to know before you buy. The perfect view  GETTING GRANTS Volunteer firefighter grant funding in line for a raise By Jerry Brant, FR1 Columnist Legislation moving through the House and Senate would provide more help for volunteer departments that take on wildland firefighting. Crucial changes  LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY 6 tracker-approved skills you need for wilderness survival By Megan Wells, FR1 Contributor From training to become a wildland firefighter to pure wilderness adventure entertainment, survivalism is a useful skillset. Can you survive?  TIP OF THE WEEK Use the radio strap The radio strap is a very good aid, as it relocates the radio from the chest area to the hip area. Here's what you can use it for. Check it out  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Calif. firefighters battle vegetation, motel fire Va. firefighters battle fire after vehicle crashes through garage 1,165 What does a Firefighter actually do? 1,028 Cincy firefighters advised to wear body armor following shooting 820 5 things a company fire officer should never say 715 Firefighter sleep: 7 ways to improve your crews' sleep and safety 696 Volunteer departments: Getting rigs on scene 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.