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October 13, 2016 | View as webpage

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Dear Subscriber, Enjoy this special preview issue of the Fire Chief eNewsletter. If you're not already a subscriber and wish to receive future issues, sign up here for free. This month's issue of Fire Chief breaks down the importance of engaging and educating firefighters. Linda Willing offers six tips for firefighter motivation, while Will Wyatt discusses what firefighters can learn from flawed response to a fatal 1908 school fire. Also, Robert Rielage explains how to safely handle CNG vehicle fires and Sharon McDonough discusses the Tuscon Fire Department's community paramedicine pilot program, and why departments should consider doing the same. — FireRescue1 & Fire Chief Team

FEATURED ARTICLE 6 ways to better engage your FFs How your company officers influence firefighter behavior  How fire student research can help your department

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FIRE CHIEF EXCLUSIVE Fatal school fires remind us of sacrifice, progress By Will Wyatt, FR1 Columnist When you visit schools this month, pause for a moment to remember those caught in the Collinwood tragedy. Hard lessons  FIRE CHIEF EXCLUSIVE How to prep for CNG vehicle fires By Robert Rielage, FR1 Columnist More common than you may think, natural gas-powered vehicles are a serious fire and explosion threat that fire chiefs must plan for. Avoid accidents

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FIRE CHIEF EXCLUSIVE Formal education needs in the fire service By Greg Barton, FR1 Contributor The fire and emergency service is a dynamic profession, and it’s up to each member to continue to improve. Don't be static  FIRE CHIEF EXCLUSIVE Can metro fire departments afford community health programs? By Sharon McDonough, FR1 Contributor Tucson's pilot program is pulling habitual 911 callers out of the system, here's how. How it works

FIRECHIEF NEWS Off-duty fire chief spots station fire, saves equipment Texas fire union blames poor morale on chief Fla. fire chief: Body armor a necessity for firefighters NH fire chief beats stage 4 cancer, returns to work MORE FIRE CHIEF NEWS  5 fire service questions for the next U.S. president What do you want the candidates to address?

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