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Firefighter Mike Yurchak is in a medically-induced coma facing a severe brain injury.
Firefighter critical after jet ski crash during vacation
Mike and his wife are firefighters with the Mohnton Fire Company. Their son and eldest daughter also volunteer there.
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10 hrs · 
So cool. Thanks for sharing, Jason Asselin.
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11 hrs · 
Way to go above and beyond the call, brothers!
Photo: Firefighters mow man's lawn after heart attack
The firefighters' gracious act was captured on camera by the man's neighbor, who posted the photos on his Facebook page and they quickly went viral.
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13 hrs · 
The scholarship will be open to students who are dependents of fallen responders, including firefighters, paramedics and police officers.
Scholarship honors firefighter killed in Wash. wildfire
Richard Wheeler, 31, was a fourth-generation firefighter.
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In their Fire-Rescue International presentation, Okla. City Dep. Chief Cecil Clay and NIST Fire Protection Engineer Dan Madrzykowski discussed taking fire behavior research findings to the streets:
Firefighting research: Applying the science
The science is clear on the benefits of cooling a fire from the outside before going interior, now it’s a matter of putting it into practice.
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  • Gerry Hervieux In the Navy we used the Goose Neck and that really work great on types of fire including Oil Fires. See the picture and notice we only wore T-Shirts did not have all the great equipment you guys have now days. Damage Control Fire Fighting Training. "Learn or Burn"..
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  • Andrew Wilton Another tried and true tactic that has been forgotten, been rebranded, and is gaining popularity again. 

    Why does the North American fire service jump on every fad that comes out, forget what works, and then go back to it after someone comes out with a new name for it?
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More than 170 firefighters arrived at the green, aluminum-sided home within three minutes, but the fire already began eating away at the building.
8 FDNY firefighters hurt in 4-alarm house fire
The firefighters taken to the hospital received minor injuries; no residents were injured.
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17 hrs · 
Do you agree with the decision?
Fire chief, 3 others still on leave after nursing home death
They are on leave after granting request of woman's husband and power of attorney to halt resuscitation.
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  • Elizabeth Carpenter As a Daughter ,i carried out my mothers DNR that she had drawn up months befor her death, it was the persons choise of the DNR, as the husbands to carry it out. It isnt easy-to-use, but the person had died, let her go with dignity. The only one who wou...See More
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  • Terry Turner Would love more information. Did she have chronic health problems (ERSD, heart failure, etc)? While your team is doing CPR, call med control before any ALS interventions and tell the doc the patient's med history and of the husband's request. Let the Dr make the call of withholding or giving resuscitation efforts and document the heck out of it.
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FireRescue1
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Are you attending Fire-Rescue International? Be sure to check your welcome bag for a specially printed version of Fire Chief Digital and let us know what you think!
Fire Chief Digital: Future of fire research, pioneers of fire behavior, and more
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Fall 2015 focuses on how some departments have put fire science into practice on the fireground.
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We are excited to announce the formation of our first FireRescue1 and Fire Chief Editorial Advisory Board. The board is comprised of top experts in the fire service. Meet and learn more about our board members here:
FireRescue1 and Fire Chief Form Editorial Advisory Board of Leading Experts
Board will work closely with the editorial team to ensure quality and breadth of fire service coverage.
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22 hrs · 
A family member called her a hero, saying she "unfortunately succumbed to the diseases that has ridden her body since 9/11."
9/11 'Dust Lady' dies of stomach cancer
The mother-of-two blamed her illness on inhaling dust particles.
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23 hrs · 
"Every life is precious," he said. "But for a child, you go above and beyond."
Firefighter rescues 2-year-old boy in house fire
The toddler is in critical condition; officials believe it was an accidental electrical fire caused by an air conditioner plugged into an extension cord.
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Yesterday at 8:02am · 
Use this three-step size up method to identify the safety red flags when committing to roof operations:
The 3 Rs to keep firefighters safe on roofs
The skill of reading the 3 Rs is only sharpened through use. It should be a part of every fire officer's skill set.
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August 25 at 11:01pm · 
Exactly. Thanks for sharing, Kevin Wright!
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August 25 at 9:02pm · 
Good dog!
Dog alerts family to Nev. house fire
Two adults, a child and four dogs safely evacuated before firefighters arrived and the flames spread into the house and the attic.
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August 25 at 7:31pm · 
How would you stabilize this vehicle to access the driver who had a medical emergency?
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August 25 at 6:01pm · 
Job well done, Chief Addington!
Q&A: Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year reflects on service, career
Dr. Charles Addington II, the IAFC Volunteer Chief of the Year, discusses importance of making decisions and setting a vision for others.
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August 25 at 4:31pm · 
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FireRescue1 PPE Survey: Share your thoughts on PPE
Take the survey for a chance to win an pair of SUPRALITE boots!
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August 25 at 3:11pm · 
Dan Eggleston, the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year, proves that clear direction and mentorship can build a strong combination department.
Q&A: Fire Chief of the Year discusses leadership challenges, organizational building
Dan Eggleston has served as fire chief for the last 13 years with the County of Albemarle (Va.) Fire and Rescue.
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August 25 at 2:02pm · 
We're glad to hear the firefighter's injuries were not serious. Stay safe out there.
St. Louis firefighter falls through floor battling blaze
The firefighter was treated at the scene for minor injuries; the cause of the fire is unknown.
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August 25 at 12:30pm · 
At least this shows that the fire department and people on scene were paying attention to who's around.
Man charged for posing as firefighter, responding to EMS calls
Travis Bowman, 31, allegedly went into a home the paramedics were responding to on two occasions.
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