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Dave Dalrymple will discuss looking to move forward with vehicle rescue on tonight's "X-trication Radio" show. CLICK HERE to listen in at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. Sponsored by Grainger. Looking for a holiday gift for someone who loves training? Check out http://www.fdicgear.com.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS Possible Witnesses to L.A. Fire SoughtInvestigators want to question two potential witnesses who were near a downtown Los Angeles fire last week that reduced an apartment construction site to ashes.  Share:    Kitchens Go OutdoorsGas-fueled fire pits, fire rings and fire-pit tables are emerging as modern-day substitutes for campfires.  Share:    More Than 120 Dead in Pakistan School MassacreThe information minister for the province says most of the dead in Tuesday's Taliban attack were students, children, and teenagers.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Overnight Fire Destroys ME Home• IA Firefighter, Councilman Save Disabled Man's Life• HI Lava on Course to Hit Gas Station, Stores• Firefighters Rescue Woman from PA Fire• What's Next for CA Fire Crews?• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Maintaining a Second Means of EgressDaniel P. Sheridan says, take that extra time in your size-up and ensure that you have a way out, a way off the roof, or a general means of egress depending on the situation.  Share:    Photos: Royal Oak (MI) Kitchen FireDennis Walus captured some fireground photos of crews working at this fire in Michigan.  Share:    Radio: Contemporary IssuesHost Dennis Rubin talks to his guests about operational considerations at hoarder incidents. Listen to an archive of last night's show, sponsored by Grainger.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Dräger Launches Info Site on FlashoverAs a leading provider of fire safety equipment and training systems, Dräger has launched an informational webpage on the flashover phenomenon, a leading concern of firefighters the world over.  Share:    Onspot of North AmericaSince its origination in 1977, the Onspot automatic tire chain system has received worldwide acceptance for its benefits in providing drivers with increased safety and productivity in snow and ice.  Share:    Firefighting Equipment Supplies and PartsAttend an online-only timed auction featuring nozzles, foam equipment, valves, mobile units, hoses, and much more! Bidding ends January 16 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.  Share:    Zistos ExplorerSCOPE for Search and RescueThe ExplorerSCOPE is a rapidly deployable, four-way articulated video camera that can be inserted through openings as small as 10mm to search for victims in time-critical rescue situations. It can generate images up to 40+ feet away in pitch darkness.  Share:    Elevate Your Emergency Management CareerExplore the executive master’s in emergency & disaster management at Georgetown University. Our one-year program takes you around the world, where you will gain firsthand experience in various dimensions of emergency management through intensive field studies and develop the skills needed to lead response efforts and pursue an impactful career.  Share:    BLOGS Guardrail EntrapmentsIssac Frazier says the accident scene is not the time to practice cutting guardrails.  Share:    Captain LarsonDan Miller reviews the legacy of Captain Laura Larson and how it motivated him--and should motivate us--to do better.  Share:    A December to RememberRemember our fallen colleagues and share their lessons, Doug Mitchell writes. What are you doing to improve you and your team?  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE  • Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FDIC CPRIn this new Roll Call Tips video, Mike McEvoy discusses the importance of every breath when it comes to CPR victims.  Share:    MORE FDIC • 2015 Courage & Valor Award Nomination Form• 2015 George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award Nomination Form• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!   Share On:      Combat Ready, Best Attack Hose Guaranteed! Unmatched Kink Resistance! Check out our complete line of Municipal Fire Hose     Check out the different Rollbar Configurations Check out the Rollbar Video: Check out the ESS Impact Testing Video:   TECGEN® gear is all you need for 80 percent of your calls, making it a cost effective option for your department Request a Department Wear Trial Learn about Grant Assistance EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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