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Discuss "Fireground Strategies and Other Stuff from the Streets" with Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy on the radio tonight. CLICK HERE to listen or find out how to call in at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.—Pete Prochilo, Online Editor  NEWS Houston Fire Captain Dies After Collapsing at FireA 37-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department died around 6 p.m. Saturday, two days after collapsing outside a fire in south Houston.  Share:    MN Firefighter Dies from Medical IssueA 57-year-old firefighter was responding to a medical emergency call when he suffered a medical episode and passed away from injuries sustained.  Share:    MORE HEADLINES • Audit: L.A. County (CA) Fire Officials Shared Test Questions• Fuel-Hauling Trains Could Derail at 10 a Year, Feds Say• OH Fire Kills Two Children• One Dead, Four Injured in TN Fire• Firefighters Pull American Flag from NH River• Two Children Killed in NJ House Fire• Fire Burns Dubai High Rise• Apply Now for a Grant for Regional Rescue Equipment• San Francisco Crews Contain Three-Alarm Fire• Firefighters Rescue Two from Burning Oakland Hotel Room• Atlanta Rookie Firefighter Helps Rescue Woman from Condo Fire• MA Firefighter Rescued After Fireground Fall• The Latest Fire, Rescue, and Emergency News FEATURES Drills: Are You Smarter Than a Rookie?This series of training drills from Forest Reeder pits veteran firefighters against new recruits, forcing them to test their knowledge about commong firefighting concerns in their departments.  Share:    Fire Strikes Dubai TowerThe 86-story Torch Tower, one of the world's tallest residential towers, caught fire early Saturday, sending bright yellow flames several stories high. See photos from the scene.  Share:    Radio: F.O.O.L.S. RadioFraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (F.O.O.L.S.) Vice President Bob Faas and Anthony Correia talk mentoring new firefighters. Hear an archive of Friday's radio show.  Share:    Photos: Detroit (MI) Dwelling FireDennis Walus has some photos of Detroit fire crews working at the scene of a residential fire.  Share:    MORE FEATURES  • More Features and Blogs• More Firefighting Articles• More Training Minutes Videos• Firefighting Photo Gallery ADVERTORIAL Kochek Suction And Discharge ElbowAfter successfully custom engineering a new suction and discharge elbow for use on Fire Department of New York fireboats, Kochek Company has introduced the specialty product to broader markets.  Share:    FIRELITE SeriesKIMTEK’s FIRELITE Transport compact skid unit series offers versatile, cost-effective, quick-response solutions for remote and facility fire service use. Rugged and rust proof, these lightweight slip-in fire skid units offer quality construction at an affordable cost.  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:    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:    Dog Paw Crib BlockGive your Junkyard Dog Industries Sidewinder and rescue struts a boost with the new Dog Paw Crib Block.  Share:    Valor High Performance Seat TechnologyUSSC Valor Firefighter Seating Systems have the most advanced safety engineering features in the industry. Their SCBA support straps and dynamically adjustable back provide maximum support and comfort. See them at FDIC International Booths 8548 and 5940.  Share:    BLOG Believe...Take a good look inside. Why are you here? Doug Mitchell has the Sunday Preach.  Share:    BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND MORE • Sign Up for the Fire Engineering Training Community FDIC High-Rise BuildingsIn a new Roll Call Tips video, Jack Murphy discusses high-rise buildings that are not occupied. 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:            EVENTS FDIC InternationalApril 20-25, 2015 Indianapolis, IN   More Events!Conferences and training calendar

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