Fire Engineering Newsletter- FF Killed in Maryland, Parisian Terror Attack, Much More

On tonight's radio show, hosts P.J. Norwood and Justin McCarthy talk to guests and fire service authors Mark Van Der Feyst, James Petruzzi, and Eric Wissner. CLICK HERE at 7:30 p.m. Eastern to listen or find out how to call in. Sponsored by Grainger. Missed today's Humpday Hangout with Aaron Heller and Steve Pegram? Watch the archive at http://www.fireengineering.com/humpday-hangouts.html.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS MD Paramedic Struck, Killed at Crash SceneA paramedic was fatally struck by a fire company pickup truck while responding to a crash in Harford County Tuesday afternoon.  Share:    Atlanta Chief Fired in Wake of Book ControversyAtlanta (GA) Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran was terminated Tuesday after being suspended in November for a passage critical of homosexuality in a religious book he wrote.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • 12 Dead in Terror Attack in Paris• Three Firefighters Injured in CA House Fire• Firefighters Face Cold, Ice, Attacking Dog at ME Fire• Man Sought After Explosion Near CO NAACP• India Crash Kills More Than a Dozen• Apparatus Accident Injures Four Dallas Firefighters• Woman Critical After OH Fire That Killed Five Others• Group Focuses on Preventing Cardiac-Related Firefighter Deaths• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Stretching the Attack LineAll all-new season of Training Minutes begins! Columbia (SC) Battalion Chief Nick Martin shares some tips on stretching the attack line.  Share:    What Would You Do? Older Wood Frame BuildingThis fire occurs in an older, two-story wood-frame home. Skip Coleman offers a new fire training simulation.  Share:    Photos: Detroit (MI) Commercial FireSee photos by Dennis Walus of the first multi-alarm fire in 2015 for Detroit firefighters.  Share:    Radio: First-Due Battalion ChiefDanny Sheridan of the FDNY discusses the role of the first-due incident commander and more. Listen to an archive of last night's show, sponsored by Grainger.  Share:    Photo Gallery: Fair Lawn (NJ) FireChris Tompkins has some photos of firefighters operating at the scene of a recent dwelling fire.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Street Fighter Line ExpansionKochek’s Street Fighter Manifold line has been expanding. These lightweight portable units deliver fast, efficient water in any environment. This model offers one 10" Storz Inlet with five 5" Storz Outlets for high-volume water distribution. Other models include flange or threaded adapters with gated valve outlets. Custom designs available.  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:    Departments Rely on ExpressWash and ExpressDryWhen fire departments pair a Continental ExpressWash Washer with an NFPA-compliant ExpressDry Gear Dryer, turnout gear is properly cleaned, dried, and returned to service in a few hours! ExpressWash Washers clean gear according to manufacturer specifications and NFPA guidelines--preventing fabric damage. Discover more at www.continentalgirbau.com or call 800-256-1073.  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:    BLOGS Pull the KeysIsaac Frazier is back with another simple yet critical extrication quick tip.  Share:    Ventilation Factors We Cannot Control, Part 2P.J. Norwood takes a closer look at door failure.  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE  • Video from Steve Redick: Norwood Park (IL) Two-Alarm Fire• Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FDIC Smoke ProblemsIf one of your members was overcome by smoke, would you know what to do? In this new Roll Call Tips video, Rob Schnepp weighs in on antidotes and other smoke-related issues.  Share:    MORE FDIC • Check Out FDIC Gear!• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!   Share On:        Nominate a fellow firefighter for a scholarship to FDIC   Groves Hose Racks   EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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