Fire Engineering Newsletter- Basement Fires; Taiwanese FF's Killed in Bowling Alley Collapse, MD Mansion Fire, etc.

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Tonight on the radio, the Sons of the Flag will be discussing news regarding their group, which helps military, first responder, and civilian burn survivors. CLICK HERE at 7:30 p.m. Eastern to listen or find out how to call in.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS Six Taiwan Firefighters Killed in Bowling Alley CollapseSix Taiwanese firefighters were killed early Tuesday when a burning roof collapsed on them in a bowling alley.  Share:    Family Missing After MD Mansion FireThe relatives of six family members unaccounted for after a massive fire gutted a waterfront mansion believe they were inside at the time of the blaze, a fire official said Tuesday.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Lexington (KY) Crews Prepare for Dangerous NCAA Celebrations• One Dead in OH Overpass Collapse• Family Meets Off-Duty MI Firefighter Who Saved Them• Reward Offered in KY Firefighter's Death• Chief Suspended for Apparent Conflict of Interest• Honor Guard Competition Coming to FDIC International• Firefighter Cancer Support Network Chief on Leadership, Health• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Delivering the DrillRemember, the training ground is the time to identify your department’s strengths and weaknesses. Repetition is one of the best ways to train to a competent level, writes Thomas A. Merrill. Share:    Photos: Detroit (MI) Fire RescueDetroit crews pulled three people from a fire in a vacant apartment building. Dennis Walus has some photos from the scene.  Share:    Photos: Rutherford (NJ) FireCompanies used a defensive attack to attempt to stop a fire in a mixed-use building from extending to attached exposures. See some pics from Peter Danzo.  Share:    Radio: Keeping Fire in Your LifeFireRescue Editor in Chief Erich Roden and Urban Firefighter's Ray McCormack discuss forcible entry props, fire prevention, extra turnout gear, and more. Listen to an archive of last night's show.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Junkin Break Away Plastic StretcherDesigned to rescue injured persons from locations where lengthy foot travel is mandatory, this stretcher breaks into halves which can be back-packed to the point of rescue and assembled in seconds.  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:    argus e2vThe NFPA-compliant argus Mi-TIC is significantly smaller and lighter than any other NFPA camera on the market, and it is designed with firefighter safety in mind.  Share:    WhelenWhelen is reshaping the future of emergency warning lights, and it is proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S.A.  Share:    BLOGS Quick Tips on Tower PositioningRicky Riley has some learning points for tower ladder chauffeurs drawn from a recent incident.  Share:    Promoting HarmonyPaul Strong on heading off discord at its source in your department.  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE • Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FIRE LIFE Basement Fire"House fire, reports of a man trapped in the basement. Thick, black smoke with wisps of yellow pouring from the basement windows." Read a new piece from Michael Morse.  Share:    MORE FIRE LIFE • Relationships, recipes, fitness, and more! FDIC EMS Convenience BagIn this "Roll Call Tips" video, Mike McEvoy discusses the importance of carrying an EMS convenience bag when you go on a call.  Share:    MORE FDIC • Check Out FDIC Gear!• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!• Complete Show Coverage   Share On:      Globe FootGear - Download Our FootGear Catalog: Globe RescueGear - Download Our Catalog Today: Learn More About Supralite 14" Boots - Watch Video:       Arachnipod Total Edge Management System  Vanguard Full Body Harness  Tactical TECH 1 EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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