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TOP NEWS La. chief remembered by community NY dept. outfitted with steel-plated body armor FEMA releases Assistance to Firefighters Grant application dates Report: Firefighters may shun gear to maintain risk-taker image:Sometimes pressure to not wear safety gear comes from within the firehouse Kan. firefighter sues city over arrest, police force: Miguel Armenta claims the police used excessive and negligent force when he was arrested in 2014 Colo. chief fired after stealing $120K from former dept.: The former chief confessed to stealing the funds, and spending them all with his wife 5 Pa. firefighters injured after tractor-trailer hits fire truck Donations raised for Mass. firefighter who lost home in fire Ill. dept. awarded $500K to replace 21-year-old engine Philly fire dept. employee injured after man throws bottle Trial date set for man charged with killing Colo. firefighter Md. town's volunteer ambulance, fire companies to merge

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LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY 8 rules for properly displaying an American flag By Megan Wells, FR1 Contributor It is important to show our patriotism correctly by displaying our flag appropriately.  Celebrate the right way  EDUCATION & TRAINING Fire, EMS must plan, train to mitigate terror attacks By Arthur Hsieh, FR1 Contributor A recent discussion paper describes the best practices for EMS responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks. Prepare for the future

LEADING THE TEAM How firefighters can set the tone with bystanders on scene By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist It is nearly impossible to end communication with a civilian on a polite, rational note when it starts with threats and disrespect. Play it smart  UNIFORM STORIES 5 signs you're a hobbyist firefighter By Josh Kandel, FR1 Contributor  If you are an offender of any of these five habits, you might be a hobbyist. Do you ask for discounts?

TOP 5 VIDEOS Top 5 firefighting videos of August By FR1 Staff The top videos of August were a mix of training and humor-filled clips, including an NFL player training like a firefighter and how to tackle a dumpster fire. Watch the videos  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Calif. firefighters battle empty car dealership blaze Radio traffic: NY firefighters battle house fire

1,168 20 signs that you're a firefighter 1,126 20 things all rookie firefighters should know 1,076 One of Ohio department's first female firefighters passes away at 57 389 FEMA releases Assistance to Firefighters Grant application dates 204 Officials: Alcohol involved in Tenn. fire truck wreck

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