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Vehicle protection system counters rollover hazards - 05/16/2008
	While a failure to use seat belts accounts for some deaths and many more injuries, being belted up only offers limited protection in incidents such as rollovers.

Taking turnout gear to the next level - 05/01/2008
	After more than three years' worth of intense research, development and testing, the next generation of turnout gear is moving closer.

'Stay or Go' – Australian approaches to wildfire - 04/23/2008
	A leading wildfire expert looks back on the summer season Down Under and asks whether the United States can adopt the active home protection policy to avoid mass evacuations.

Coverage from FDIC 2008 - 04/09/2008
	Check out FireRescue1's extensive coverage from FDIC in Indianapolis

Turnout gear sensor takes the heat - 04/02/2008
	Experts have come up with a device that tells firefighters when their protective clothing cannot withstand any more searing temperatures.

Thermal imaging cameras: Making the standard - 03/14/2008
	Confused by operating functions that vary from camera to camera? The proposed NFPA 1801 could make things a little clearer.

Meet the Chief: Kelvin Cochran, Atlanta Fire Department - 02/27/2008
	Chief Kelvin Cochran thought he had his future pretty much mapped out – but then the Atlanta Fire Department came knocking.

American LaFrance: What Does the Future Hold? - 01/29/2008
	Industry experts discuss whether one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers around can bounce back after filing for bankruptcy.

Forced retirement policies in spotlight after D.C. injuries - 01/16/2008
	Emergency legislation gives pair more time to return to the firefighting front line.

Meet the Chief: Douglas Barry - 01/09/2008
	Los Angeles Chief Douglas Barry reveals how he set about restoring confidence in a beleaguered department.

2007: A year in pictures - 12/22/2007
	FireRescue1 looks back on some of the biggest incidents and strongest images of the past 12 months.

NFFF takes the initiative in promoting life safety - 12/12/2007
	Efforts to promote the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives are being stepped up with the launch of special new workshops.

Meet the Chief: Bob Khan - 12/05/2007
	Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan talks about his first 16 months in charge – and following a fire service legend.

Firefighting on the new frontier - 11/21/2007
	With the rise of catastrophic wildfires, firefighters must face the challenges ahead with new tactics

Combat Challenge champs lead the way in firefighter fitness - 11/14/2007
	Winners in the Firefighter Combat Challenge hope that the competition can raise awareness of firefighter fitness.

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Charleston fire department blamed in 9 firefighter deaths First responder union bill dropped in Senate Ala. training captain dies in the line of duty N.M. investigators seek origin of on-going Trigo Fire Firefighters rise to rescue tasks after China earthquake Ill. firefighter, medal of valor winner, remembered

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Tyler Casey - 05/12/2008 - [Seneca, Missouri] Jeremy Jylka - 05/01/2008 - [Pine City, Minnesota] Riley Joseph Terrebone Jr. - 04/23/2008 - [Springfield, Louisiana]

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