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Tonight on the "Traditions Training" radio show, hosts Ricky Riley, Dan Shaw, Doug Mitchell, and Nick Martin will discuss attitudes in the fire service--the good, the bad, and the ugly. CLICK HERE at 7:30 p.m. Eastern to listen or find out how to call in. Time's running out to apply for a full scholarship to FDIC International. Find out more at http://www.fdic.com/scholarship.html.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS One Dead After Smoke Fills D.C. Metro StationOne person reportedly died and two were critically injured after smoke poured into one of Washington, D.C.'s busiest metro stations. • D.C. Subway System Hobbled by Accident  Share:    MI Firefighters Save Colleague After he Collapsed at WheelAn apparatus driver suffered a cardiac emergency while returning from a suspected arson fire.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Fire Near NYC's Penn Station• Rally Planned for Fired Atlanta (GA) Chief• Snowmobiles Go Through Ice in NH• Five Children Die in St. Vincent School Bus Crash• CT Firefighters Contend with Heavy Fire in Home's Attic• Fire Damages 20 Units at College Station (TX) Apartments• Five Injured in Raleigh (NC) Motel Fire• Globe Gear Giveaway Assisted 13 Fire Departments in 2014• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Building Features and Size-UpWhen the incident commander prepares the incident action plan for a structure fire, the structure and the fuel are two of the key points in its development, writes Gregory Havel.  Share:    Photos: Passaic (NJ) FireFlames tore through the roof of a 2 1/2-story, occupied wood-frame dwelling in this city in North Jersey. Ron Jeffers offers some photos from the scene.  Share:    Photos: Detroit Vacant Dwelling FireFire photographer Dave Traiforos recently sent some photos of Detroit firefighters operating at the scene of a residential fire.  Share:    Radio: Fireground StrategiesHosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk about the upcoming FDIC and much 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 Gortite Roll Up DoorsGortite roll up doors are custom manufactured from strong aluminum ribs for fire and emergency vehicles. Spring-loaded door operation allows quick and easy access to equipment compartments. Available with satin anodized or painted finish to match the truck body.  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:    Deltair: Advance with Confidence.The Deltair SCBA, by Avon Protection Systems (APS), is made in the USA. Delivering an unprecedented level of reliability, durability and ease of use, the Deltair design reflects superior air management, a single power supply, clearer communications, the widest field of view and optimal weight distribution.  Share:    argus e2vThe NFPA-compliant argus Mi-TIC is significantly smaller and lighter than any other NFPA camera on the market, and designed with firefighter safety in mind.  Share:    New Sidewinder Head Junkyard Dog Industries unveils a new single-head design for quicker, simpler operation. Features two heads in one for convenient configuration.  Share:    WhelenWhelen is reshaping the future of emergency warning lights, proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S.A.  Share:    BLOG Leadership and Religious BeliefsWhat are the limitations on our leaders to express their religious viewpoint in the workplace? John K. Murphy takes a legal look.  Share:    Gee HawFire departments and farm gardens are for subsistence and survival. Warren Cersley writes about leadership.  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE • Jeremy Williams: Game Changer• Jason Hoevelmann: Company Officer Daily Journal• JR Hall: Quality vs. Quantity• Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FDIC Thought Process of a FirefighterSkip Coleman on the questions you ask yourself as you approach a fire scene.  Share:    MORE FDIC • Check Out FDIC Gear!• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!• Complete Show Coverage   Share On:          Nominate a fellow firefighter for a scholarship to FDIC   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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