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TOP NEWS Ret. NJ chief dies after cardiac event Fla. teen with cancer becomes honorary firefighter Officials investigate gas leak in Md. fire that injured FFs Volunteer FFs save fellow firefighter from home blaze: The firefighter radioed in the fire call, which two coworkers responded to in the nick of time Conn. union: Emergency official is doing FF's work: The employee dispatched himself and responded to fire calls, putting out fires FDNY firefighter released from hospital after heart attack: Joseph Brady was discharged Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while battling a blaze 15 NJ FFs suffer heat exhaustion after massive fire Fla. dept. hires first female firefighter 3 La. FFs injured after rig T-boned Ill. firefighters help deliver baby en route to hospital 911 camp teaches kids about public safety jobs Ohio chief retires after 31-year career

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EDITOR'S NOTE Firefighters stamping down racism is a proud moment By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief New York firefighters took a situation that brought shame to us all and turned it into a shining example of firefighter brotherhood. Community solidarity  FIRE CHIEF Should fire chiefs give firefighters guns? By Rob Wylie, FR1 Columnist Before deciding whether to allow firefighters and EMTs to carry concealed firearms, give careful thought to these five factors. What to consider

LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY What type of leader are you? By Megan Wells, FR1 Contributor Many different leadership styles make up a fire department. Which type are you? Take the quiz  FIRE OFFICER SAFETY 4 steps to better firefighter safety through fitness By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Directing firefighters to better health and fitness in the station will keep them safer on the fire ground. Prioritize your health

FIRE SERVICE CHATS Challenges in the fire service U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell talks with Chief John Buckman III about the challenges facing the Fire Administration and the fire service. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV JJ Watt trains like a firefighter Firefighters battle Mich. blaze

2,276 Texas firefighters receive body armor 911 Fla. dept. hires first female firefighter 461 911 camp teaches kids about public safety jobs 403 Details released following fatal shooting of Fla. firefighter 385 Ohio wins $4.4M grant to hire more firefighters

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