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August 7 at 2:59pm · Edited · 
Keeping on our tactics theme for August, what would your initial hoseline selection be?
Video: West Chicago House Fire | Firefighter Nation
See pre-arrival video of an attached garage fire.
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August 7 at 12:51pm · 
Three-alarm fire going on in Boston - Follow the jakes on Twitter @BostonFire (BFD photo)
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August 7 at 12:07pm · 
"It looked like a bomb went off everywhere."
Evacuees Find Ruin in California Wildfire | Firefighter Nation
800 of the thousands who fled find only remnants of homes.
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August 7 at 10:13am · 
Running the big line in this helmet camera video from Washington
Helmet Cam Footage: Mukilteo, WA Fire
Lynwood Fire Department - Lynnwood Fire helmet cam footage of Mukilteo house fire on Aug 5, 2015. LFD and FDI assisted Mukilteo fire on the call.
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August 7 at 9:31am · 
The Uniformed Firefighters Association and city reach a deal that provides a raise and increases in benefits for firefighters
FDNY Firefighters Receive Raises, Benefits in City Deal | Firefighter Nation
Members have been without a contract since 2010.
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August 6 at 5:28pm · Edited · 
Remember the earlier photos from Eugene? Take note of the roof construction and see in the video how fast it collapses.
Bowstring Truss Roof Collapse at Oregon Fire | Firefighter Nation
Quick collapse highlights danger of roof construction.
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  • Tom Coughran Bowstring trusses can be deadly in a fire. Car dealerships and supermarkets are two of the open floor space buildings that use this type of construction. They're quite strong, but in a fire situation, the horizontal member of the truss can burn through, reducing structural integrity. There is virtually no warning of an impending collapse.
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  • Wendy CK I'm very Glad they pulled all the firefighters out! I've been reading about the 1978 NY Waldbaums Fire and the 1988 NJ Hackensack Fire, the lost of life is tragic for firefighter community and their family and friends. Lessons Learned. Never Forget the Firefighters That Lost Their Life.... Thank goodness no one was injured in Eugene, Oregon. I'm sorry for the businesses. Hope they can rebuild or relocate.
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August 6 at 4:33pm · 
Short video of a 10-75 this afternoon on Staten Island
Raw video: Staten Island Fire
Staten Island Advance - A large number of FDNY officials are on the scene at 33 Stanley Ave. to battle a house fire. (Video: Scott Sommer, Mira Wassef)
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August 6 at 1:46pm · 
On the scene in Eugene...
Eugene, OR Bowling Alley Fire | Firefighter Nation
Firefighters were forced to withdraw from the inside.
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August 6 at 11:37am · 
"Another issue that could occur with the operator, one that could occur with any member of your crew, is a medical or traumatic incident prohibiting operations from starting. Your operator could suffer a medical event or simply trip and break his leg. If this happens, what will you and your crew do to ensure water for fire attack?"
Well, those of you with limited staffing - what will you do? Have you thought it out?
Engine Company Emergencies | Firefighter Nation
As engine companies stretch and operate hoselines, success is totally dependent on the officer, crew members, and their ability to function as part of a team. Through proper training and operation of...
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  • Paul Greene I am a volunteer firefighter in my department they have 2 paid firefighters on duty at all times we are all trained to operate the pumps just in case of an unforseen incident.
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  • M. Seth Abrams I had an engineer once who took the coupling from a section of 2.5" directly to the eyebrow on a working fire as he was helping establish the water supply from the truck. Although badly gashed and bleeding, he continued to operate the panel and supply water to us working the fire. He didn't inform anyone of the injury until after the fire had been knocked out.
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August 6 at 9:18am · 
Some of the 3,400 firefighters on the blaze have been here since it started a week ago. The fire, burning in rugged terrain in Lake, Yolo and Colusa counties, is the biggest in the state and has destroyed at least 39 homes.
Fire Crews Gain Ground in Northern California | Firefighter Nation
Wildfire has destroyed numerous buildings and caused thousands to evacuate.
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August 5 at 4:14pm · 
Firefighters had to go through a window to reach the children in the upstairs unit because the stairwell had collapsed,
Children Killed in Missouri Condo Fire | Firefighter Nation
Firefighters rescued two adults in Osage Beach blaze.
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August 5 at 2:04pm · 
"Annapolis Fire Department Engine 351 requests 3rd alarm assignment. Annapolis Fire Engine 351 lays out supply line hoses, enters the driveway, and observes a large volume of fire. An exterior defensive attack was initiated and maintained throughout the fire suppression efforts. Firefighters made efforts to search the dwelling for occupants but were pushed back outside by high heat, a collapsing floor and failing roof structure."
Report Released on Fatal Maryland Mansion Fire | Firefighter Nation
Wiring under dry Christmas tree caused fire that killed six.
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