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SAFETY & HEALTH

NIOSH Report Released on Fire That Killed Two Boston Firefighters 

March 10, 2016

NIOSH made 15 recommendations after 2014 fire claimed Lt. Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy.

Conn. Fire Leaves Three in Critical Condition 

Nashville House Fire Blamed on Squirrels 

Chief Says Fire Walls Stopped N.Y. Blaze from Spreading 

Detroit EMT Speaks Out About Attack 

Fire Damages Mass. Chief's Home 

Recognize a Volunteer with ‘Step Up and Stand Out’ 

Victim Rescued from Fall Down Pa. Bridge Manhole 

Featured Media

SVI Trucks - You Dream it. We Build it. 

Pa. Police Use Ladder for Fire Rescue 

Next Week's Webcast: Lessons from 1,000 Mayday Events 

Two Die in Nebraska House Fire 

Dog That Survived Horrific Fire Become S.C. Dept. Mascot 

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Featured Contributors

Vertical Ventilation: Thoughts of Roof Operations 

2015 Combination Fire Department Run Survey 

Active Shooter Event Response 

Command & Control 

Communication Revolution 

Sleep-Deprived on the Job 

ARRIVAL, SIZE-UP, ON-SCENE EQUIP.

FLIR Systems Personal Radiation Detector 

From FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the launch of the identiFINDER R200, the latest addition to its industry-leading identiFINDER R-Series handheld radiation detection and identification tools.

Blogs

The Business Behind Firefighting 

The View from my Front Porch 

LeDuc’s Look 

Just Janet 

Riding with Captain Dave 

APPARATUS

Smeal to Present Supplier of the Year Award 

March 10, 2016

From SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS

The Smeal Fire Apparatus Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team will be calling its First Annual Supplier of the Year Award Ceremony next week.

APPARATUS

Whiteland, Ind., Take Delivery of New Quick Attack 

Whiteland, Ind., Fire Protection District has taken delivery of a Midwest Fire All-Poly Series Quick Attack on a Ford F-550.

SAFETY & HEALTH

Man Charged in Break-ins at N.C. Fire Stations 

March 10, 2016

The man faces more than a dozen charges related to vehicle break-ins at several fire stations.

TRAINING & TACTICS

CHP Officer Saves Two Kids From Burning Car 

A CHP officer rescued two children from a burning car in Monterey.

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

Pa. Boarding House Fire Kills One, Hurt Three 

One person is dead, three others injured in a fire in a boarding house fire in Hazleton.

APPARATUS

Ex-Military Rig Gets New Life as Texas Fire Apparatus 

March 10, 2016

Savoy firefighters received a five-ton truck through the DoD Firefighter Property Program.

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

Texas Crews Reach out to Replace Stolen Equipment 

March 9, 2016

Gear was stolen from a firefighter's truck while he battled a brush fire.

TRAINING & TACTICS

FireIce Suppressed, Prevented Re-Ignition of Lithium Battery Fires During Testing 

March 9, 2016

From GELTECH SOLUTIONS

GelTech Solutions, Inc. announced that testing of its FireIce Fire Extinguisher by the Fire & Risk Alliance (FRA) has shown it works well on lithium-ion battery fires.

TRAINING & TACTICS

Alexandria, Va., Fire Dept. Receives Health & Safety Award 

March 9, 2016

From FDSOA - FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

The Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation’s 'Best Practices in Fire Service Health and Safety Award' has been presented to the Alexandria Fire Department

APPARATUS

D.C. Engine, Van Collide; Seven Hurt 

March 9, 2016

The engine was headed to a gas leak when the crash occurred.

TRAINING & TACTICS

Waldorf College Announces New Name, New Image 

March 9, 2016

From WALDORF COLLEGE

Officials with Waldorf College have unveiled a new image and name. As of March 17, 2016, the school will officially be Waldorf University.

APPARATUS

Addison, Texas, Reaches New Heights With 75-foot Quint 

The Addison, Texas, Fire Department has put in service Quint 102, with a 75-foot mid-mount aerial, built by Sutphen Fire Apparatus.

TRAINING & TACTICS

Firefighters Hurt in Massive Seattle Explosion 

Nine firefighters were taken to the hospital after an explosion in Seattle early Wednesday. At least two buildings were leveled. 

TRAINING & TACTICS

Listen to Seattle Blast Traffic 

Maydays were called during a building blast in Seattle where nine firefighters were hurt. 

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

Nine Wash. Firefighters Hurt in Explosion 

March 9, 2016

The Seattle personnel were transported to a hospital for treatment.

SAFETY & HEALTH

Window of Mich. Ambulance Smashed, EMT Hurt 

March 9, 2016

The Detroit responder was treating a patient when the incident occurred.

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

N.J. FF Charged with Brandishing Machete at Firehouse 

March 9, 2016

The Slackwood firefighter has been ordered by a judge to stay away from the firehouse.

TRAINING & TACTICS

Man Found Day After Idaho Crash 

March 9, 2016

The body was found submerged in a creek.

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

S.C. Respond to Two Calls at Same House 

March 9, 2016

They occurred within 10 hours of one another.

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

Pa. Man Recalls Heroic Rescue 

March 9, 2016

A wheelchair-bound woman and her dog were pulled as a fireball erupted.

CAREERS & EDUCATION

Setting an Example & Creating Goals Can Deter 2/20 Syndrome 

Michael Daley shares why departments that set career goals can prevent 2/20 or 3/30 firefighters from popping up.

TRAINING & TACTICS

Fla. Firefighter Blocks Flying Bat 

The play of the day at a spring training game occurred in the stands. Marion County, Fla. Fire Capt. Shaun Cunningham shielded his son from a flying baseball bat. He said he went into 'dad mode.' 

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

La. Man Attempting to Cook Burns House Nearly to Ground 

March 8, 2016

While trying to cook a steak, he repeatedly doused the fire with gas.

PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION

Video Shows Moment Truck Drives Off Fla. Ramp 

A new video shows a garbage truck veering through a guardrail and falling 75 feet below. The driver was ejected, but is OK.

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