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LAFD firefighters put out a fire at a junk yard on Wednesday. The fire was extinguished by 77 firefighters in under two hours. No injuries were reported. (Photo Mike Meadows)

An FDNY firefighter displays the U.S. flag during the St. Patrick's Day parade on Wednesday. (Photo FDNY)

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)

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In rapidly deteriorating conditions, a properly performed head-first ladder bailout can be life saver. Here are some important fundamentals to prevent injuries during the procedure. Full Tip

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