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Photo: Firefighters rescue hamsters from house fire Firefighters treated the injured hamsters with oxygen and other first aid equipment; they were able to save all but one of the hamsters. Breaking Fire News Most Popular Fla. firefighter killed while changing tire on highway 2 Kevin Johns, 48, a 25-year veteran, was struck by a car that veered off the road to avoid hitting another SUV Mayor: Cutting fire-based EMS has made 'huge impact' Firefighter left legally blind by fire claims caretaker stole $130K 2 Massive fire damages several buildings in Atlantic City Mistrial declared for firefighter accused of assaulting woman Volunteer firefighter charged with torching church van 1 Judge: Program for firefighters' checkups at hospital illegal 30 fire trucks, 100 firefighters battle Wash. metal plant blaze Fire department reopens after insurance, embezzlement issues Police probing house fire that killed 41 dogs All firefighting news From the Editor Listen to this week's podcast of The Command Post — where our experts dig into how to prepare for a promotion and the seven steps to securing vehicles with electricity. Check out previous podcasts here. You can also download the podcasts on iTunes, SoundCloud and via RSS feed.

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Featured Columnist Adam K. Thiel - Fire News in Focus Fire recruit beating video is deeply troubling Although extreme, this 'firefighter hazing' should gives all reason to pause and examine how we bring recruits into the fire service culture. All FR1 Columnists Firefighter Safety Recent Safety Columns: How to rid firefighting PPE of bedbugs 1 Poor firefighter health: Risk with no reward Recent Safety News: Firefighter fitness, tobacco rules are good in the long run 30 fire trucks, 100 firefighters battle Wash. metal plant blaze Sponsored by: Visit the Firefighter Safety Section FireRescue1 on Facebook 5 successful strategies to partner with your community It is imperative leaders of the fire service work to be more visible on a daily basis as a true partner with the community More from In Public Safety

FR1 Tools FR1 News Feeds eNewsletters Videos RSS Feed Most Popular Featured Comment Most Commented Fired firefighter's mistress testifies they had sex at station 11 Man denied firefighter's job files suit against chief, city 2 12 secrets firefighters know that 'regular' people don't 90 Ohio firefighters object to physical exercise clause 8 Firefighter invents tool to conquer snowed-in hydrants 2 All Most Popular Firefighting Product Deals Low prices on used AMKUS sets from UsedRescueTools.com Learn more Save on Honeywell's new TMAX gloves today from W.S. Darley Co. Learn more Disaster-Proven Paging for Public Safety! from Swissphone Learn more All Firefighting Product Deals Official Fire News Fire Hero Learning Network Launches Operational Checklists La. fire chief pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining FEMA grants Elkhart Brass Announces Promotion in Customer Relations Department Official Announcements Tip of the Week Do not rely on a winch to stabilize a vehicle The winch needs to be used with other items such as cribbing to help maintain vehicle stabilization.... Full Tip All Firefighting Tips Submit a Firefighting Tip Line of Duty Deaths Allen Westby - 09/22/14 - [East Islip, New York] Tony Grider - 09/20/14 - [Campbellsville, Kentucky] Rudolph Peter Witton - 09/18/14 - [New South Wales, Outside the U.S.] Submit information on fallen firefighters in your area. Line of Duty Deaths FireRescue1 Poll How often does your department get called to help battle wildfires outside of your response area? 0–6 times per year 6–12 times per year more than 12 times per year Other Polls Featured Links CMC Rescue School HP Featured Link Havis- HP Featured Link Buy Your Fire Equipment Essentials at eDarley Optics Plants - HP Featured Link

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