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Dear FireRescue1 Subscriber, It's time again for IAFC's Fire-Rescue International Convention and Expo. We will continue to update this page for coverage of the seminars and new firefighting products. If you are attending, visit us at Booth 24113 for some cool FireRescue1 and Fire Chief swag. — FireRescue1 Team

TOP NEWS Cause of NC FF's LODD determined NY fire district reaches flag display agreement Okla. FF dies after battle with cancer Texas union censures chief a second time: During a vote last month, 490 of 563 firefighters expressed their disapproval of the chief Furious Calif. wildfire leaves trail of destruction: "In my 40 years of fighting fire, I've never seen fire behavior so extreme" NASA's artificial intelligence could be FFs' 'guardian angel': AUDREY, an artificial intelligence system, could revolutionize how firefighters battle fires 17 NY FFs injured in 6-alarm blaze Dog dies protecting infant from fire Pa. dept. collects donations for flood-ravaged communities Off-duty Conn. firefighter saves woman from dogs US Air Force to change fire foam due to water contamination NY volunteer depts. receive 100K in federal funding

Public Safety Telecommunicator and Tactical Dispatcher This manual meets the requirements of the Tele-communicator and new Incident Tactical Dispatcher certifications. This course is designed for individuals whose primary responsibility is to receive emergency calls from the public. Contact Alabama Fire College Bookstore

FIREFIGHTER HUMOR 911: To call or not to call? By Will Wyatt, FR1 Columnist Some give only passing thought to this Shakespearean dilemma, while others suffer paralysis by analysis. Educating the misguided  APPARATUS  Fire truck fuel additives: What you need to know By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Diesel fuel additives serve an important role in protecting and enhancing a rig's engine. Here's the low down on them. Increase performance

PRODUCT NEWS Blauer releases pathogen-resistant parka By FR1 Staff The parka comes in high visibility and dark navy with multiple external pockets. Check it out  LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY Flow chart: What type of credit card should you pick? By Megan Wells, FR1 Contributor According to data, firefighters are 1.23 times more likely than other consumers to have a credit card. Are you selecting the correct one? Find your fit

FIRE SERVICE CHATS How to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters Chief Norvin Collins looks at practical ways to overcome the time demands placed on volunteers, which is the leading reason they quit. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Firefighters battle Ariz. blaze Calif. firefighters battle multiple structure fires

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1,904 New study estimates 20 percent of firefighters, paramedics have PTSD 947 NY fire district ordered to remove US flag from rigs 388 Calif. wildfire grows to 30K acres, 80K evacuated from homes 287 NASA's artificial intelligence could be firefighters' 'guardian angel' 254 US Air Force to change fire foam due to water contamination

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