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December 23, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS LODD: NY chief dies at home after call Dozens injured in Manhattan high-rise fire NY volunteer firefighter receives new heart for Christmas 2 fire trucks stolen from Okla. fire departments found: Authorities discovered the fire trucks via a helicopter search in a heavily wooded area Mayday: Mass. firefighter falls through floor at fire: While battling the fire, the lieutenant fell through the third floor and became trapped in a closet Investigation finds gender bias at Wash. fire dept.: The investigation revealed women were being singled out for struggling to learn new techniques and felt unwelcome Ky. fire chief recounts harrowing fire truck crash Trial set for man charged in Ohio firefighter's death Fire chief: Electrical line sparked deadly Calif. wildfire Calif. firefighter stripped of EMT license after hotel fight Firefighters meet couple they saved in Tenn. wildfires Watch: Calif. firefighters rescue crash victim using GPS location

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FIREFIGHTER'S ADVICE 5 ways Santa can steer clear of the law By Will Wyatt, FR1 Columnist With the war on Santa in full swing, here's some humble advice to keep the jolly guy from running afoul with the law and curmudgeonly neighbors. Naughty or nice?  PRODUCT NEWS How much fire hose should a pumper have? By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Stepping outside the "that's how we've always done it" mindset will set the rigs up for current and future needs. The right fit

LEADERSHIP How a fire chief's happiness is contagious By Billy Hayes, FR1 Columnist A fire service leader's positivity or negativity will be passed on to the entire department; it's up to each leader to choose which it will be. Uplift your crew  FIRE APPARATUS Why you always remember your first fire truck By Rebecca Volent, FR1 Contributor We shared some great experiences together and at times was my only friend out in the middle of nowhere New Mexico. A special bond

EDUCATION & TRAINING How would you handle crummy CPR? This discussion explores how to handle coming on to a scene where first responders are using poor CPR techniques on a patient. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Fire dept. celebrates holiday with ambulance lights show Demo: Christmas tree fires

1,400 Ill. man with Down syndrome becomes firefighter 850 Firefighter PPE rule change in the works 722 What I wish the public knew about firefighting 470 LODD: NY fire chief dies at home after call 364 Survivor of SD building collapse asked: 'Am I going to die?'

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