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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.

Cooperation stressed at national preparedness conference - 11/08/2007
	San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White outlines how agencies must work together in disasters.

Technology takes heat out of tunnel fires - 10/29/2007
	Fire detection systems and high-tech firefighting support machines are helping firefighters tackle tunnel blazes.

SoCal wildfires: View from a retired Cal Fire Captain - 10/25/2007
	Mike Morales, retired Cal Fire/CDF Fire Captain and editor of FirefighterBlog, gives his view of the fires sweeping Southern California.

Today's Top Stories

Friday, September 5, 2008

Ore. man recalls crash that killed firefighters Names of Nev. air tanker crash victims released Mich. firefighters miss man's remains in burned car La. governor, New Orleans mayor get high marks for handling of Gustav 3 children die in Ill. house fire USAR teams respond to Hurricane Gustav aftermath

Line-Of-Duty Deaths

Calvin Gene Wahlstrom, Zachary Jake Vander Griend and Gregory Gonsioroski - 09/04/2008 - [Reno, Nevada] Robert Hales - 08/25/2008 - [Scappoose, Oregon] Curtis Jessen - 08/22/2008 - [Asheville, North Carolina]

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D-Block debacle: Emergency communications network stalls

When the FCC's wireless spectrum auction came to a close earlier this year, the plan to establish a public/private partnership fell short of becoming a reality.

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