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<title>4 DC firefighters receive PBI Golden Knights award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; Four DC-area firefighters were awarded the PBI Golden Knights award after being injured in April 2011. Firefighters Warren Deavers, Ramon Hounshell and Charles A. Ryan III along with Lt. Robert Alvarado of D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department received the award April 26 for their response to a house fire last year, said a release from PBI. &quot;The PBI Golden Knights ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Another viewpoint: Reasons to change the thermal protective performance test methods</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Pat Freeman As with most things in life, every argument has two sides. I have the pleasure of sitting on several NFPA technical committees with Jeff and Grace Stull and can tell you that it is normal, and actually very acceptable, that reasonable people can disagree reasonably. The NFPA 1971 technical committee is made up of very passionate people from several different walks of life: firefighters ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 17:26:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FR1 community: Top 15 'magical' PPE improvements</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As a social experiment, we offered our Facebook fans a magic wand to change one thing about their PPE. We received some innovative answers, some goofy ones and even a few from folks who don&#39;t think anyone with a wand should be in the fire service. But some common themes emerged, so here are the top 15 ways you&#39;d improve your PPE (What did we miss? Add your ideas in the comments): &quot;SCBA ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:52:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FireRescue1 roundtable: Industry insights on fire helmets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The helmet may be one of the most important pieces of equipment you have. To better understand what to look for when buying a fire helmet and what to expect from helmets in the coming years, we collected experts from three major manufacturers and posed a few key questions. Our experts include Matt DeLorenzo, MSA product line manager for helmets and communications systems; Karen Lehtonen, Lion&#39;s ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:30:38 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Rescue gloves: What to know before you buy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The fire service has always been an evolving business that has seen its mission and focus change in many ways over the years. Along with these changes, firefighters have developed a reputation for being adept at acquiring new skills and adapting technologies from other fields. Two such fields are the worlds of auto-body repair and auto racing. The former provided some of the first extrication tools ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 22:19:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Proper PPE use protects firefighter health</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are obvious safety reasons for wearing full PPE correctly every time, but there are also important health reasons]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:44:47 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Scene safety basics</title>
<author><![CDATA[Chris Solimine]]></author>
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<description><![CDATA[Know the basics and have the instinct to remember and use the basics of firefighting...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:56:33 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Recognize Risk Factors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Exposures occur in several forms and by several routes. Respiratory exposures occur because firefighters remove breathing apparatus without knowing airborne hazards exist...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:19:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Safety tips during overhaul </title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do not throw objects from a window during overhaul unless the area is clear, and you have been signaled to do so by another freighter acting as a guide...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:00:03 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tackling vehicle fires</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Remember to carry out strong PPE safety practices when operating at vehicle fires. Full protective clothing and SCBA should be utilized on all vehicle fires...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:01:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe Manufacturing Honors Washington DC Firefighters Injured on the Job</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/press-releases/1285543-Globe-Manufacturing-Honors-Washington-DC-Firefighters-Injured-on-the-Job/</link>
<description><![CDATA[PITTSFIELD, NH &mdash; In April 2011, four firefighters were injured when units from the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department were dispatched to a house fire. That same night representatives from Globe Manufacturing and PBI Performance Products were in town at the CFSI (Congressional Fire Services Institute) dinner. Exactly one year later, PBI presented the four&mdash;Chuck ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:47:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>GT Distributors Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas &mdash; GT Distributors Inc is pleased to announce 2012 marks its 40th anniversary as a premier supplier to America&rsquo;s public safety professionals. Commemorating the four-decade milestone, GT Distributors is featuring special offers and &lsquo;sure shot&rsquo; savings on hundreds of name brand products throughout the year, plus exciting 40th Anniversary Celebrations at its retail ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2012 20:47:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Z-Flex Silver: A Revolutionary Fabric System for the Next Generation of Proximity Gear</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/press-releases/1273064-Z-Flex-Silver-A-Revolutionary-Fabric-System-for-the-Next-Generation-of-Proximity-Gear/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Difference is in the Details Firefighting has always been tough. And today, technology designed to make our everyday lives easier is now making firefighting more difficult. Nowhere is this more evident than in Airport Crash and Rescue, Petrochemical and HAZMAT emergencies. Fires are burning hotter, longer and can give off heat in excess of 3000&ordm;F. These extreme conditions require more in Personal ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:30:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Quaker Safety Offers Cleaning and Repair Services for all Brands of Turnout Gear</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Quakertown, PA &mdash; You may know us as a manufacturer of top quality turnout gear. We&rsquo;ve been around since 1986. We&rsquo;ve also been providing our customers with reliable repair services for just as long.We&rsquo;re now making our expertise at repairing gear available to all fire departments, regardless of the brand of gear they&rsquo;re wearing. Our goal is to make it easier for you to care ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:04:27 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>New Hybrid Structural Firefighting Boots by PRO-Warrington Now at TheFireStore.com</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/press-releases/1257921-New-Hybrid-Structural-Firefighting-Boots-by-PRO-Warrington-Now-at-TheFireStore-com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[TheFireStore.com, the leading online source for firefighting professionals, presents the best technology and comfort optimized in the new hard-working, sleek-looking, performance-driven PRO-Warrington Model 5007 boot Coatesville, PA &ndash; Now offering the New Model 5007 Structural Firefighting Boot by PRO-Warrington, a 14-inch high, pull-on, hybrid fabric/leather bunker style boot that delivers comfort ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:42:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Quaker Safety at the NY State Fire Chiefs Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:43:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Firefighter bailout on helmet cam</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Personal-protective-equipment-ppe/clip/1238716-Firefighter-bailout-on-helmet-cam/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Firefighter Joshua Wyatt of Eureka Springs, Ark., dives through a window during training while wear a helmet cam.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:16:26 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>LION Acquires BullEx, HAAGEN - Synergy in Action</title>
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<description><![CDATA[LION is excited to announce that Bullex DigitialSafety and HAAGEN Fire Training Products have joined the LION group of companies! Together we will provide the global fire service with the most complete fire training and PPE readiness solutions of anyone in our industry. Watch the video to see the LION, BullEx and HAAGEN synergy in action. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:54:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire-Dex and OCC at FDIC 2008, Indianapolis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Fire-Dex and Paul Teutul Sr. at FDIC 2008 in Indianapolis. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:33:51 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Heat of the Battle II Unveiling </title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you missed the unveiling of the 2009 "Heat of the Battle II" at FDIC in Indiannapolis, you've gotta see this! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:10:46 UTC</pubDate>

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