Dept's condom machines a moneymaker; New FF selfie stick a hit | April 1, 2015

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April 1, 2015

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Dear FireRescue1 Subscriber,

Welcome to the Maltese Marauder, the newsletter dedicated to hard-hitting investigative journalism, uncovering the hidden stories shaping the fire service.

In this edition, learn more about a new bounce-house rescue device, how a fire department justifies installing a condom machine and explore a parking feature that literally moves cars.

Lastly, don't miss the story on one fire department's new agreement with a ride-share firm and find out how one volunteer department won a selfie stick grant.

— FireRescue1 Team

COMMUNITY SAFETY

Fire department tests bounce-house rescue device

The department's 'Rescuepoon' borrows from the state's rich whaling tradition to save lives.

Lanced

DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

Fire dept. cites safety, revenue in condom machine installation

The department is calling the move a firefighter safety initiative in light of rampant on-duty sex in its firehouses.

Sex ed

APPARATUS ACCESSORIES

Chinese fire truck maker to unveil vehicle-removal option

The CLAW feature will come in two options, one that lifts and moves the car and another that flings it 100 yards.

No parking, no problem

FIREFIGHTER GRANTS

Ohio volunteer fire department awarded selfie stick grant

The $25,000 grant will allow firefighters to maximize their live-fire training photos.

Say cheese

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Grad students develop first robot fire chief

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APPARATUS NEWS

Fire department, ride-share firm enter mutual-aid agreement

The department will earn more revenue and cut response times by partnering with the ridesharing service.

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