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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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Should all fire trucks carry water?

Aerial apparatus with pump
Posted on Fire & EMS Leader Pro   6 hours ago
The general public doesn't know the difference between an engine and a truck. They just know that they've called 911 to report a fire. And when that first piece of fire apparatus appears on scene, they expect that firefighters are going to start applying water to the fire. Perception is reality.
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Firefighter Survival – Are We Prepared?

Firefighter Survival Featured
Posted on Leatherhead Mafia   1 day ago
As firefighters, we are asked to do put ourselves in harm’s way repeatedly. We do it with the altruistic desire to help out fellow humans. We train do go in and extinguish the fire. We learn tactics and strategies on how to attack the fire. We read about VEIS, and forcible entry. But what happens when we find ourselves in the structure and things go wrong? Who saves us? Do you rely on only the RIT team or do you attempt to find a way out?
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Box 1075 Customs Joins LHM For Helmet Care Tips

Box 1075 Customs Joins LHM
Posted on Leatherhead Mafia   2 days ago
With the growing amount of fire helmet customization going on these days, there is a lot to look for from the businesses out there doing this work. For example, make sure you choose the best company. Check out their ratings and reviews. Ask around groups that have used these companies. Just because they are the cheapest in price, doesn't mean it's the best workmanship. Look and see how many jobs were completed by these companies. If there are only 1 or 2 pics of completed restoration helmet jobs, it might not be a good choice to be using them. Remember fans, fire helmet customization is all bout showing off your lid and having pride in it. When customers use or choose your business, they are trusting you with your workmanship. Send these customers back a piece of art that is worth paying for and better yet, worth showing off. Show pride in your work.
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Video: Commercial Fire in Bristol Township, PA

bristol township commercial fire
Posted on Fire Critic   2 days ago
Chief 12 arrived on scene reporting fire through the roof of a single story building and assumed Newportville Command. Engine 82 using E12 arrived on scene and stretched a 1" 3/4 attack line to the interior. Engine 14 layed out to a nearby hydrant and their crew pulled a second line off Engine Co. 82 to the rear of the building. Command evacuated the building and all operations were completed from the exterior.
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