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Pa. firefighter walks free in arson plea bargain
He was accused in two Coatesville arsons; the plea bargain surprised the judge, who never would have considered such a light sentence Full Story

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Serial arsonist still torching cars in Calif. - 11/18/2009 3 firefighters injured in Ala. floor collapse - 11/17/2009 Small, suspicious fires popping up around Philadelphia - 11/17/2009 Live-in student firefighter key in stopping Maine fire - 11/16/2009 Texas fire scientist hopes to change arson investigations - 11/16/2009

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Firefighters use a ladder to position themselves above a fire at a building in East Hartford, Conn., on Wednesday. One occupant was transported to the hospital. (Photo Patrick Dooley)

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The fire attack topic is all about fireground operations, from how firefighters assess and approach a working fire to what tactics they use to knock it down. Use this page to find tips on suppression, ventilation, and hose line deployment in different structure types. Or go in close with helmet cam videos.

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Making Critical Decisions on the Fireground

Initial company operation on the fireground can be hampered by the officer's inability to make critical decisions. In some cases this is brought on by fear of making a mistake.  Full Story


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