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October 19, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS 2 FFs, 2 others injured in Ore. blast Search underway for missing Wash. firefighter 2nd La. fire truck rolls over in 2 days, injuring FF Union: Mechanical fire truck issues pose safety threat: The department has resorted to using outdated trucks and borrowing vehicles Colleagues mourn sudden death of NY firefighter-EMT: James "Jimmy" Shields died over the weekend; funeral arrangements are pending Utah chief, deputy chief dismissed after payroll probe: The deputy chief falsified run sheet reports, including reporting going on calls in which he did not participate Wash. department to use new mobile rehab unit on scene Ohio fire depts. ordered to merge Fla. considers tax relief law for injured first responders Ky. city hires first female firefighter RI firefighters, paramedics finish patient's yard work Calif. firefighter befriends sick puppy after rescue Rad-57: Quick and Noninvasive Assessment of CO Levels in the Blood Enroll in the FireGrantsHelp Masimo Grant Assistance Program to receive electronic grant tools and notifications about upcoming grant opportunities. Get help with grants FIRE APPARATUS Why driving apparatus into the junkyard isn't cost-effective By Sarah Calams, FR1 Associate Editor One fire chief explains the pros and cons of a replacement cycle and how it applies to departments large and small. Repair or replace?  LEADING THE TEAM 6 ways to better engage your firefighters By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist A mentally engaged and stimulated firefighter is safer and more productive; getting them more engaged is not as hard as it seems. Changing perspectives  PRODUCT VIDEOS How Your PPV is Built at Super Vac Discover the process for building a PPV at Super Vac FEATURED DEALS  Toughbook CF–19 MK6– 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD, 3yr warranty– Only $1,795! From Telrepco More Featured Deals FIREGROUND FLASH TIP Hitting the hydrant Take these steps to make sure your fire hydrant is in good working order before connecting to the truck. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Boy practices roof ventilation at firehouse Firefighters rescue trapped pregnant buffalo 855 How it's made: Fire trucks 294 Calif. firefighter befriends sick puppy after rescue 265 Wash. fire dept. to use new mobile rehab unit on scene 254 2 La. firefighters hurt after ladder truck rollover 216 When should a firefighter retire? 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.