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Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers said the deaths, in a wildfire near Twisp, had been confirmed, but he said he was not immediately releasing further details about the circumstances. One firefighter had been taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in critical condition,
Three Firefighters Killed, Others Injured in Washington Wildfire | Firefighter Nation
Tragedy comes in the fast-moving wildfire near Twisp.
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  • Dawn Poindexter Rest in peace the three firefighters lost their lifes so sad for their families and their brothers and sisters at fire house
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Rehab starts before the incident, correct?
(Glenn Ellman photo)
Tips for Effective Fireground Rehab | Firefighter Nation
With record-breaking heat hitting much of the country this summer, there’s never been a better time to review the dangers of heat stress and the importance of fireground monitoring and rehab. Homer Robertson provides some rehab tips to...
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  • W Geoffrey Miller Absolutely! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate with H20!
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  • Kevin Hertz Better yet Pre-Hydrate, Hydrate, Rehydrate.
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Pre-planning is just one part of what should be your quick attack on a hotel or motel fire. What other items would you consider? (Michelle French photo)
Hotel Fires Require Quick, Effective Action | Firefighter Nation
Hotel fires require preplanning and specialized operations to ensure that guests are evacuated quickly and the fire is found and isolated. Greg...
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"A firefighter’s body gives out before a firefighter’s will, making rehab an important issue in our field." John Tippett, Jr. reminds us that proper rehab is a means to detect physiological problems early. Take a lesson from these two near-misses.
Rehab Units Prevent Near Misses | Firefighter Nation
Although some in the fire service have been hesitant to embrace the idea of rehab, the benefits of this medical surveillance are hard to ignore. Here, John...
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Paterson, NJ firefighters battle two fires, in close proximity to each other, that spread into nearby buildings.
New Jersey Firefighters Injured in Multiple Fires | Firefighter Nation
Paterson fires displace 31 people.
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"Captain John "JP" Paxton's last shift on the LAFD"
An impressive way to end a career
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Blaze was on Task Force captain’s last shift.
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Eight firefighters were killed in the 12-alarm fire.
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  • Steven Printer If I'm correct some of them were killed trying to rescue their brothers. When I heard that it took my breath away. I still remember the fire and the Valor that is the make up of a Firefighter. God bless them and their families. Amen.
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  • Charlene Brynteson Rest in Peace! Firefighters who gave Your all!! May God comfort, guide & protect those you left behind!!!
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"Do you have an effective relationship at all levels with the law enforcement agencies in your community?"
One of the nine
NFFF Response to Violent Incidents: Nine Questions You Should Ask | Firefighter Nation
NFFF and partners come together to prepare you for potential violent incidents.
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FDNY says they weren't aware of police scene; NYPD says they were and the presence of heavily armed officers should have been worth noticing.
FDNY Firefighters Says Wounded Lieutenant Was Unaware of Barricade Situation: http://www.firefighternation.com/…/fdny-firefighters-says-w…
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  • Mike Cherry It seems there will never be good communications between the FDNY and NYPD. How much has to happen before that changes? 9/11 should have been enough!!
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  • Jason Fuller Mistakes were made on both sides time to learn from them instead of pointing fingers
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Video of an attic fire in Montebello PLUS attic fire training material from our contributors and UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute
Raw: Attic Fire at California Home | Firefighter Nation
Fireground operations in Montebello plus attic fire training information.
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  • Roland Coleman This is a great learning video of what a truck company should not do at a single story structure, with heavy fire in the attic and three quarters of the roof burned off. Why endanger your men like that? if you want to train do it somewhere else.
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Sitka's city fire marshal is one of the three people presumed dead, according to officials.
Landslide Sweeps into Alaskan Town | Firefighter Nation
Fire marshal is among the missing in Sitka.
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"How we respond to natural gas emergencies can mean the difference between life and death for civilians as well as emergency responders. It’s critical that meters are properly maintained and calibrated, personnel are properly trained in their use and standard operating guidelines for response to gas emergencies exist."
How to Respond to Natural Gas Emergencies | Firefighter Nation
Greg Jakubowski and Brian Focht walk you through several scenarios involving natural gas fires.
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