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Kodiak, Alaska welcomes new fire truck
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 4 hours ago
Speed was an important consideration to fire officials in Kodiak, Alaska, when they were purchasing their new fire truck. They wanted it to be slow, according to an Associated Press story on TheRepublic.com. “We had it geared specifically so it ...
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Speed was an important consideration to fire officials in Kodiak, Alaska, when they were purchasing their new fire truck. They wanted it to be slow, according to an Associated Press story on TheRepublic.com. “We had it geared specifically so it ...
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Maryland Firefighters Sue Over Referendum on Binding Arbitration
Posted on Fire Law Blog 2 hours ago
A firefighters’ union in Maryland is suing a mayor and city council claiming they are illegally refusing to hold a referendum vote on a city charter change that would allow for binding arbitration. Hagerstown Firefighters IAFF Local 1605 joined by ...
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A firefighters’ union in Maryland is suing a mayor and city council claiming they are illegally refusing to hold a referendum vote on a city charter change that would allow for binding arbitration. Hagerstown Firefighters IAFF Local 1605 joined by ...
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LA POLICE HAS TO QUELL ITS OWN FACEBOOK RIOT!
Posted on The Fire Pio Blog 1 hour ago
We all know that law enforcement deals with all types of addiction. How about Facebook withdrawal? And how about when it effects their own department. Amazing but true.
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We all know that law enforcement deals with all types of addiction. How about Facebook withdrawal? And how about when it effects their own department. Amazing but true.
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Product Snapshot – Handle It by Grail Fireground Solutions
Posted on Fire Critic 11 mins ago
Handle-It is a high strength (400 pound rating), lightweight (3 ounce), 36" long self-adjusting tool designed to assist firefighters with a wide variety of carrying and holding tasks. Whether it be victim removal or just getting a “better grip” on tools and equipment, Handle-It will assist you. Comprised of heat and cut resistant materials, this rugged device will endure the hostile environments you encounter. Custom lengths are available. View the slide show that demonstrates some uses.
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Handle-It is a high strength (400 pound rating), lightweight (3 ounce), 36" long self-adjusting tool designed to assist firefighters with a wide variety of carrying and holding tasks. Whether it be victim removal or just getting a “better grip” on tools and equipment, Handle-It will assist you. Comprised of heat and cut resistant materials, this rugged device will endure the hostile environments you encounter. Custom lengths are available. View the slide show that demonstrates some uses.
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Berkeley County Fire Departments Raise Money for the Low Country Firefighter Support Team
Posted on SConFire.com 1 hour ago
Moncks Corner, SC. Teams from several Berkeley County Fire Departments met up for a charity softball tournament set to benefit the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team. The teams battled all during the month of July with their final games being played ...
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Moncks Corner, SC. Teams from several Berkeley County Fire Departments met up for a charity softball tournament set to benefit the Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team. The teams battled all during the month of July with their final games being played ...
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THE FIRE PIO TAKES AN EMERGENCY 5:30AM CALL
Posted on The Fire Pio Blog 6 hours ago
I have often mentioned how I give my cell phone number for the media to contact me 24/7. I feel this is essential since emergency services is a 24/7 business, and I want my department to deliver the best flow ...
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I have often mentioned how I give my cell phone number for the media to contact me 24/7. I feel this is essential since emergency services is a 24/7 business, and I want my department to deliver the best flow ...
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Fire Hits Asheville Doctor’s Office
Posted on FireNewsNet 8 hours ago
ASHEVILLE - Fire heavily damaged a medical practice near Mission Hospital on Monday morning.
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ASHEVILLE - Fire heavily damaged a medical practice near Mission Hospital on Monday morning.
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Bankrupt City Wants Somebody Else to Cover Fires
Posted on Fire Geezer 11 hours ago
It is expected that the City Manager will ask Council to request proposals from outside fire agencies to provide fire protection to the city.
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It is expected that the City Manager will ask Council to request proposals from outside fire agencies to provide fire protection to the city.
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LODD: La. fire chief dies of heart attack
Posted on Fire Chief 11 hours ago
Chief Billy Glen Norris, Sr., 62, complained of pain in one of his shoulders while responding to a medical call
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Chief Billy Glen Norris, Sr., 62, complained of pain in one of his shoulders while responding to a medical call
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Morning Lineup – August 4
Posted on Fire Geezer 12 hours ago
The crocodile, Fyodor, got sick after the unexpected slam and threw up for three hours.
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The crocodile, Fyodor, got sick after the unexpected slam and threw up for three hours.
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Raw video from Redding, CA apartment fire
Posted on Statter911 12 hours ago
Fire Saturday started when resident tried to make butane has oil
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Fire Saturday started when resident tried to make butane has oil
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Hoarding Conditions Hamper Philadelphia Firefighters, 1 Person Burned
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: In Memory of Colton Stout
Posted on Model City Firefighter 16 hours ago
When a life is lost at too young of an age, we sit and wonder what it would be like to still have them here or what they would be doing now. Colton Stout was introduced to me at the age of 5, and he was a small and ever thinking young man at the time.
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When a life is lost at too young of an age, we sit and wonder what it would be like to still have them here or what they would be doing now. Colton Stout was introduced to me at the age of 5, and he was a small and ever thinking young man at the time.
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Cold Water Challenge Face-off: Robert Avsec vs. Lorraine Carli
Maine residents protest reinstatement of fire chief
Posted on Fire Chief 18 hours ago
The protest may lead to the shut down of government and the fire department for at least a day
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The protest may lead to the shut down of government and the fire department for at least a day
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Dash-cam video & radio traffic from PGFD at Laurel, MD house fire
Texas Suit Alleges Military Bootcamp Style Training Caused Fatal Heat Stroke
Posted on Fire Law Blog 21 hours ago
The family of a Texas firefighter who died while undergoing advance training characterized as “a fraternity-style hazing ritual [intended] to sort out which firefighters were ‘tough’ enough” has filed a multi-million dollar wrongful death suit against those responsible for the ...
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The family of a Texas firefighter who died while undergoing advance training characterized as “a fraternity-style hazing ritual [intended] to sort out which firefighters were ‘tough’ enough” has filed a multi-million dollar wrongful death suit against those responsible for the ...
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First GMC snorkel fire truck may head to “junk heap”
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 22 hours ago
The very first GMC snorkel fire truck may go to the “junk heap” if no one wants to buy it. The 1959 rig was built for the Chicago Fire Department but ended up servicing Bedford Park, Illinois, instead, DesplainesValleyNews.com reported. ...
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The very first GMC snorkel fire truck may go to the “junk heap” if no one wants to buy it. The 1959 rig was built for the Chicago Fire Department but ended up servicing Bedford Park, Illinois, instead, DesplainesValleyNews.com reported. ...
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Joe Mistovich, You Magnificent Bastard
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 1 day ago
For the past month, I’ve been teaching my first full EMT class taught under the new EMS educational standards. I’ve always sort of front-loaded anatomy and physiology in my courses, because I fervently believe that extra time spent in teaching ...
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For the past month, I’ve been teaching my first full EMT class taught under the new EMS educational standards. I’ve always sort of front-loaded anatomy and physiology in my courses, because I fervently believe that extra time spent in teaching ...
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There’s Ebolota Shakin’ Going On
Posted on It's Not My Emergency 1 day ago
Ebola, the nasty hemorrhagic fever virus described in detail in Tom Clancy’s 1996 book Executive Orders, caused a fair amount of public consternation in the U.S., and for good reason. The latest outbreak in the African countries of Guinea, Liberia and ...
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Ebola, the nasty hemorrhagic fever virus described in detail in Tom Clancy’s 1996 book Executive Orders, caused a fair amount of public consternation in the U.S., and for good reason. The latest outbreak in the African countries of Guinea, Liberia and ...
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Early video of house fire in Dallas, OR
A must read: One firehouse fart that’s still reverberating
Posted on Statter911 1 day ago
Suspensions, probation & reprimands that resulted from a little gas passing in Lebanon, TN
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Suspensions, probation & reprimands that resulted from a little gas passing in Lebanon, TN
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Drunken Weekend Photos for August 3, 2014
Posted on Rescue Humor 1 day ago
The weekend... drinking and 911 to fix the issues that drinking causes...
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The weekend... drinking and 911 to fix the issues that drinking causes...
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Sunday Matinee
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
Cartoon - Super Chicken; Short Subject - Documentary, San Jose Paramedics; Feature - Adam-12 episode.
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Cartoon - Super Chicken; Short Subject - Documentary, San Jose Paramedics; Feature - Adam-12 episode.
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Watch Out For Flying Hatchets
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
THE ULTRA-BUSY I-95 freeway has always been considered a dangerous highway to travel.
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THE ULTRA-BUSY I-95 freeway has always been considered a dangerous highway to travel.
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House Ka-Boom Leaves Woman Critically Burned
Posted on Fire Geezer 1 day ago
Immediately nearby residents rushed to the home and pulled the 60-yr.-old lady from inside her garage where they found her with burns over 40% of her upper torso.
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Immediately nearby residents rushed to the home and pulled the 60-yr.-old lady from inside her garage where they found her with burns over 40% of her upper torso.
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Sunday CarToon: Lingenfelter LTA
Posted on Fire Geezer 2 days ago
Want an updated version of a 1970 Pontiac Trans Am? Bring your base Camaro SS and $45,000 - $129,800 to Lingenfelter.
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Want an updated version of a 1970 Pontiac Trans Am? Bring your base Camaro SS and $45,000 - $129,800 to Lingenfelter.
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Tucson Fire paramedic sues for lack of space to pump breast milk
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
The $300,000 suit claims the city denied her request to work at fire stations with private areas
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The $300,000 suit claims the city denied her request to work at fire stations with private areas
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Okla. fire chief resigns amid internal investigation
Posted on Fire Chief 2 days ago
Chief Rhodes: 'There are many things I could have done differently to make the organization more cohesive'
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Chief Rhodes: 'There are many things I could have done differently to make the organization more cohesive'
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Glove box-integrated knee airbag
Posted on Boron Extrication 2 days ago
The 2015 Ford Mustang has a different type of knee airbag on the passenger side. The bag is an injection-molded plastic bladder that’s sandwiched between the inner and outer glove box door panels. When the vehicle is in an accident, ...
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The 2015 Ford Mustang has a different type of knee airbag on the passenger side. The bag is an injection-molded plastic bladder that’s sandwiched between the inner and outer glove box door panels. When the vehicle is in an accident, ...
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VIDEO: Fire Muster in Michigan
Posted on Fire Truck Blog 2 days ago
Last weekend, antique and modern fire apparatus took to the streets of Frankenmuth, Michican. It was the Great Lakes International Antique Fire Apparatus Association’s Fire Muster. Check out all the rigs in the video posted by sthebookworm on YouTube above.
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Last weekend, antique and modern fire apparatus took to the streets of Frankenmuth, Michican. It was the Great Lakes International Antique Fire Apparatus Association’s Fire Muster. Check out all the rigs in the video posted by sthebookworm on YouTube above.
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Balcony rescue caught on video at Windsor high-rise fire
Posted on Statter911 2 days ago
Two trapped on balcony during early morning apartment fire
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Two trapped on balcony during early morning apartment fire
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FIRE PIO QUICK TIP #1 – KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
Posted on The Fire Pio Blog 2 days ago
We use a lot of jargon in the fire service: “knock down” a fire, “MVA,” “hit” a hydrant etc. Sometimes we forget that reporters do not know all of our buzzwords. I have had many a reporter give me a ...
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We use a lot of jargon in the fire service: “knock down” a fire, “MVA,” “hit” a hydrant etc. Sometimes we forget that reporters do not know all of our buzzwords. I have had many a reporter give me a ...
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Must see: New close-up video of explosions that killed 4 firefighters & at least 23 others
Posted on Statter911 2 days ago
Video shows firefighters in Taiwan scrambling out of hole in the middle of the street
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Video shows firefighters in Taiwan scrambling out of hole in the middle of the street
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50,000 bees hinder rescue attempt after fatal crash
“9-1-1 Facebook …. What Is Your Emergency?”
Historic Aerial 4-Sale For A Song
Inside EMS: Just Who Decides Those Clinical Standards Anyway?
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 2 days ago
And more importantly, why do we need their weekend-long merit badge courses to put the stamp of legitimacy on two years of EMS education? Co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the latest EMS news and events, and debate whether clinical ...
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And more importantly, why do we need their weekend-long merit badge courses to put the stamp of legitimacy on two years of EMS education? Co-host Chris Cebollero and I discuss the latest EMS news and events, and debate whether clinical ...
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Scared Cow Slaughterhouse: The Traction Splint
Posted on Ambulance Driver Files 2 days ago
Gene Gandy and I question the efficacy of our dear friend, the traction splint. Is it more trouble than it’s worth? Read the article in EMS World Magazine and find out.
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Gene Gandy and I question the efficacy of our dear friend, the traction splint. Is it more trouble than it’s worth? Read the article in EMS World Magazine and find out.
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City orders firefighters to eat MREs in response to grocery shopping on duty complaints
Posted on Call the Cops 2 days ago
Morus Metro fire (MMFD) has been under heat from citizens questioning the need for firefighters to shop at the grocery store on duty time. In response the city council has ordered the use of military MREs to feed on duty firefighters
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Morus Metro fire (MMFD) has been under heat from citizens questioning the need for firefighters to shop at the grocery store on duty time. In response the city council has ordered the use of military MREs to feed on duty firefighters
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