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March 9, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Seattle explosion injures 9 firefighters Firefighter-EMT attacked on medical call Firefighter's quick reflexes save son at baseball game Firefighters who transported toddler reinstated: Two firefighters were placed on leave during the investigation; one firefighter said he would do it again Mich. lawmakers promise to fund firefighter cancer bill: The lawmakers initially passed the bill in 2015 but never provided any funding NY firefighters vote 'no confidence' in commissioner: About 85 percent of Buffalo firefighters who voted, voted no confidence; one said the commissioner "lost control of his department" NJ state trooper killed at fire scene EMT accused of improper relationship with junior firefighter Chicago firefighters rescue 1 from massive flea market blaze Union to fight fire Capt.'s suspension after speaking to media 3 firefighters injured in fatal house fire FFs donate to department after equipment theft New Cargo Slides From On Scene Solutions Cargo Slides from On Scene Solutions are engineered to withstand abuse. The easy-release latch designed for gloved hands along with smooth rolling wheels allow effortless access to up to 1,000 lbs. of equipment. Request free grant help today. The WauK® Board is the Newest Innovation in Patient Extrication Ideal for moving patients that must remain supine from a building to your gurney. Choose the dolly-like function of the WauK® board to roll your patient into small elevators. Find out more about the WauK® board at www.waukboard.com FIREFIGHTER REHAB How to know when firefighters hit the wall By Bruce Evans, FR1 Columnist A lactate meter will tell when firefighters are at the point of exhaustion or extreme dehydration. Misconceptions  FR1 EXCLUSIVE Fire engine transport had 3 possible patient outcomes By Art Hsieh, FR1 Columnist Transport is a field-care intervention that has to be delivered at the appropriate time, to the appropriate patient in the appropriate transport unit. No difference  PRODUCT VIDEOS How Your PPV is Built at Super Vac Watch the video FEATURED DEALS  Buy One Vacation, Get One Free Sale! Sale Ends 3/17. Search Now More Featured Deals LEADING THE TEAM How to keep firefighters from quitting By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist  Financial compensation is a small piece of why firefighters stay or leave a department; here are the bigger reasons. Outsiders go outside  PRODUCT NEWS How to buy in-cab radios for fire trucks By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Here's what you need to know when specifying a new truck or bringing an old rig's communication into the 21st century. What's available  REALITY TRAINING Safety at a chaotic scene Chief Wylie examines a video of a chaotic scene involving a fight, a car crash and multiple injuries and gives pointers for how to improve situational awareness and crew safety. Watch the video  NOW ON FLASHOVERTV Apartment fire in Pennsylvania New Orleans restaurant fire Lightweight, Rugged, and Easy-To-Use Docking Station for your Getac RX10 Tablet This RX10 docking station leverages a one-handed operation, providing a latch-button for easy placement and removal. Its 3.62" slim design means it can easily be mounted in places with less space. Learn More Are You Registered for the Most Important Fire Service Event? "Make a Difference at the National Level" by joining 2,000 fire service leaders at the 2016 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner on May 4-5 in Washington, DC. Register today! 1,618 Firefighters suspended for transporting sick kid in fire truck 1,407 23-year-old named fire captain 894 Firefighter saves puppy, makes him part of firehouse family 415 7 reasons fire trucks catch fire 413 Firefighter cancer naysayers are morally bankrupt FireRescue1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for FireRescue1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.