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Welcome to the fastest growing web site for firefighters - Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The burnt antennae of a device being developed to predict flashovers is held by a researcher in Stowe, Mass., on Friday. A Worcester Polytechnic Institute team worked with firefighters to test the equipment in a live burn. Full story (Photo WPI)

A firefighter stands inside a burning home in Santa Clara County, Calif., on Sunday. One occupant suffered minor burns in the fire, which took 45 minutes to knock down. (Photo Craig Allyn Rose)

Detroit firefighters respond to a fully involved dwelling fire at a vacant two-story structure on Thursday. Crews worked for over three hours to fully extinguish the fire. (Photo Jason Frattini)

Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Deputy John Tripp, third from right, accepts a check for $75,000 from Ford Motor Company to benefit the families of fallen Los Angeles County firefighters. (Photo LAcFD)

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