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August 26, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App Dear FireRescue1 Subscriber, The AFG application process is competitive and cumbersome, and one small mistake can mean the difference between an acceptance and a rejection letter. We have built this free guide to give first responders the most accurate and up-to-date information on the grant program. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our Fire Chief Digital Edition on how to keep apparatus buying simple. The summer 2016 edition focuses on the best ways to evaluate and buy new or used fire apparatus, as well as how to restore those antiques. — FireRescue1 Team TOP NEWS Texas FF reported missing in Ore. after hike Mo. assistant chief dies after medical emergency Report: Bagpipe mold killed man Ohio dept. stuck with $900K truck, doesn't fit in stations: Officials are scratching their heads at how to pay for the new ladder truck, which was purchased earlier this month Union: City won't pay FF's worker's comp. after on-duty heart attack: A doctor hired by the city ruled that the firefighter's quadruple bypass surgery was an "elective procedure" FEMA changes fire grants security:FEMA's updated security system is causing access problems for some RI dept.'s personnel records stolen NY dept. to get first female chief Texas chief dismisses 6 cadets for drinking on-duty Firefighter sues dept. over gender discrimination Drugmaker boosts EpiPen patient programs, doesn't budge on price IAFC accepting nominations to award firefighters $20K Can You Safely Move Patients in an Emergency? RescueLift Litters provide rapid patient extraction in all types of emergency situations. The unique patented design allows the rescuer to safely move patients while reducing the risk of back injuries. Are your patients being a pain in the back?  EDITOR'S NOTE For the fire service, the future is now By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor-in-Chief In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present. Looking forward  TACTICAL FIREFIGHTING Fire behavior's threat to firefighter safety By Jim Spell, FR1 Columnist Advancing firefighter safety means exploring the science of the past, and the likely future. New science  FEATURED FAN PAGE The most trusted name in rescue equipment and training.  FEATURED DEALS  Deals & Discounts on Wildland Firefighting GearFrom True North Gear More Featured Deals PRODUCT NEWS How to buy a station security system By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist The days of never locking the door are gone. Here's how to harden your fire stations without looking like a fortress. Play it safe  FIREFIGHTER RESEARCH Firefighter suicide tackled in new studies By Sara Jahnke, FR1 Columnist Measuring the scope of the firefighter suicide problem has always been tough, these studies add data and a prevention model. Know the facts  FIRE SERVICE CHATS The science behind stress Chief Gasaway talks about how the brain works in high-stress situation and how fire officers can use that to make decisions that will change bad fireground outcomes to good ones. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV University of Ill. Fire Service live training simulations Detroit firefighters battle house blaze Get Free Grant Help for Compressor Products EagleAir has partnered with our grant experts to offer your department free grant assistance for compressor products.  Request help today 4,973 Burned Miss. firefighter feels normal again after face transplant 1,055 2 Pa. firefighters injured after propane tanks explode in blaze 1,011 Ohio dept. stuck with $900K truck, doesn't fit in stations 648 Cal Fire union: Firefighters deserve raise 520 NY firefighter saves family a second time Enter to win this limited edition Firefighter Support Hood from TheFireStore! Deadline to Enter: August 29, 2016 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. This message was sent to ljkreger@netzero.com from: