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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Fire Engineering Newsletter- D.C. to End Encryption, other

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NEWS
Report: D.C. to End Radio EncryptionA news report says the city will abandon its new system of encrypting radio communications among firefighters and paramedics. Share:

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FEATURES

Search Rope: Exiting the StructurePaulie Capo and company demonstrate four ways of managing the search rope while a crew exits the fire building with a down firefighter. Share:

Radio: Street Smart Shop TalkMatt McDowell of Safe Firefighter LLC discusses thermal imagers and command presence, among other issues. Listen to an archive of last night's radio show. Share:

Photos: Rochester (NY) House FireOne firefighters suffered minor injuries in a fire complicated by recent snowfall. John Spaulding shares some photos from the scene. Share:

MORE FEATURES • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery

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BLOGS

Cable BarriersIsaac Frazier has a new extrication quick tip on dealing with this type of barrier at roadway incidents. Share:

Facial Hair and Respiratory ProtectionJohn K. Murphy on the legal tangles of facial hair and firefighters. Share:

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FDIC

Incendio! Club Marena (Club Marena Fire)Register now for this Spanish-language Webcast presented by Raul Angulo. He will discuss the deadly Club Marena condominium fire occurred in 2003 in Rosarito, B.C., Mexico. Share: