Fire Engineering Newsletter- LODD in Illinois, fire chief run over by rig

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Tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern, join Jeremy Hurd to discuss spirituality in the fire service on the "Chaplain's Corner" radio program. CLICK HERE to listen or find out how to call in.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS IL Chief Killed in Apparatus AccidentThe fire chief of the rural Medora Fire Protection District in Macoupin County was killed when he was struck by a fire engine that was driven by one of his own firefighters, according to a report.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Four Children Die in TX Mobile Home Fire• Space Heater Eyed in Fatal MO Fire• Boston Firefighters Knock Down Huge Icicles• Oil from Hydraulic Line Caused Fire at PA Gas Drilling Site• 19 Students, Bus Driver Injured in KY School Bus Crash• Firefighter Hurt in PA Market Building Fire• In Case You Missed It: A Roundup of This Week's Fire News• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES SCBA: The Air Management ConundrumMichael A. Clark discusses the importance of SCBA training and a method he implemented to help ensure firefighters aren't running low on air during structure fires.  Share:    In Case You Missed It: January FeaturesCheck out a roundup of last month's Web-only features from Fire Engineering, including drills from Traditions Training and Forest Reeder, training scenarios from Skip Coleman, and commentary by Ray McCormack, among others.  Share:    Photos: Glen Rock (NJ) Apartment FirePeter Danzo shares some photos of fire crews responding to a garage fire that extended to an attached dwelling.  Share:    Mass Violence Post-Response OperationsThis training program from the Firefighters Support Foundation addresses the preparation for and execution of the operations that need to happen in the days, weeks, and months that follow a mass-violence event.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Tanker 500 Series with CommandComH.O. Bostrom introduces the revolutionary FireFighter Tanker 500 series with CommandCom, which features “hands free” communication with either dispatch or intercom with other crew members via a Setcom system. Combined with the new RiteHite and ABTS dual retractor seat belts, this makes FireFighter seats the undisputed leader in fire apparatus seating.  Share:    Power-Mite for LED Tower LightsPower-Mite is a reliable, heavy-duty mobile power source that will provide AC electric power when and where you want it. The Power Mite will operate all AC or AC/DC tools, appliances, and can power LED light systems. No inverter is needed.  Share:    Skedco Bariatric Sked StretcherThe Bariatric Sked Stretcher is designed to move obese patients through difficult areas with less risk of injuring your back.  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 Making the Tragedy PersonalDan Shaw on preventing the next firefighter line-of-duty death.  Share:    How's Your Round?Warren Cersley on the similarities between golf and leadership.  Share:    THIS WEEK'S BLOGS • JR Hall: Don't Let The Popularity Contest Ruin Your Reputation• Brad French: The Sunday Paper• David Rhodes: If You're Gonna Pencil...• Joseph Kitchen: Leading Without Rank• Doug Mitchell: Mayday Parameters• P.J. Norwood: Taking It to the Streets• Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FIRE LIFE Living with "PNS" in the Firefighter Marriage, Part 2In Part 2 in her series, Anne Gagliano delves further into the inner workings of a firefighter's parasympathetic nervous system and the need for him to relieve the stress of the job.  Share:    MORE FIRE LIFE • Relationships, recipes, fitness, and more! FDIC Foam InductorsIn a new Roll Call Tips video, Bill Gustin on the use of a inline foam inductor at a distance from the apparatus.  Share:    MORE FDIC • Check Out FDIC Gear!• Roll Call Tips, Training Articles, and More!• Complete Show Coverage• National Honor Guard Competition• FDIC Courage and Valor Fun Run• FDIC 911 Memorial Stair Climb   Share On:      Groves Mobile Red Rack       EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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