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<title>Firefighters, medics say increasing obesity requires new equipment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dayton Daily News FAIRFIELD, Ohio &mdash; Major back strains and blown out knees are just two examples of injuries that firefighters and paramedics suffer while trying to lift morbidly obese patients onto a cot and then into an ambulance. &quot;Six weeks ago, a patient required six people (firefighters) to get them out of the house, one of the firefighters required knee surgery after, and one had a ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:33:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Images from FDIC 2013</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Firefighters and fire equipment manufacturers gathered in Indianapolis as they do each spring to show off and check out the latest and greatest in firefighting gear. Here are a few photos from the show floor. BullEx gave live demonstrations of its new fire-training tool. The panels, here configured as a bed, simulate fire behavior when the firefighter hits them with a hose stream. BullEx also had its ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:56:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FR1 survey: Firefighter personal protective equipment</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/articles/1284919-FR1-survey-Firefighter-personal-protective-equipment/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In early May of 2012, FireRescue1 conducted a survey on firefighter &rsquo;s use of Personal Protective Equipment. We have posted the results to the survey below. They represent a poll of 463 firefighters. Highlights: &bull; 44% of firefighters wear a flip down shield, and 28% wear a combination of eye protection. &bull; Color preference is split between black &amp; tan for Turnout gear, with 39.8% ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>More uses for locking pliers</title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/articles/1263728-More-uses-for-locking-pliers/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Locking pliers can be used in a number of different ways on the fireground. With the simple eye-bolt modification and a creative mind, this tool is tremendously useful to have on hand.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:36:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fix offered for faulty Ga. gear</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Company that makes air packs has offered to overhaul every device, but officials say offer can't convince county to keep using gear, which has malfunctioned from first day]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:12:46 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>FEMA Registration Deadline Approaching for West, Texas Survivors</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1460908-FEMA-Registration-Deadline-Approaching-for-West-Texas-Survivors/</link>
<description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, Texas &ndash; West, Texas residents affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion are encouraged to register for disaster assistance from the state of Texas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) before the June 18 deadline. Survivors can register now at www.disasterassistance.gov, via smartphone at m.fema.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Those ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:40:22 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HAIX&#174; is Partnering with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for 2013 Race Season</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1423447-HAIX-is-Partnering-with-Schmidt-Peterson-Motorsports-for-2013-Race-Season/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lexington, Ky. - HAIX&reg;, a leading manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, law enforcement, hunting, and forestry footwear is proud to announce it&rsquo;s affiliation with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) for the 2013 Indycar racing season. As an Associate Sponsor for the SPM team, all SPM employees will put the Black Eagle&reg; Athletic 10 Low through its paces. &ldquo;We ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:41:51 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Recovery Efforts Not Over for Sandy-Ravaged Towns&#8217; First Responders</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1381272-Recovery-Efforts-Not-Over-for-Sandy-Ravaged-Towns-First-Responders/</link>
<description><![CDATA[DAYTON, OHIO &ndash;&ndash; A period of time has passed since the East Coast was devastated by the effects of Hurricane Sandy, but the cities and towns most devastated &ndash; along with the first responders that serve them &ndash; continue to work toward recovery with each passing day. Many of these relief efforts are being driven by the region&rsquo;s committed career and volunteer firefighters, whose ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:44:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Maxpedition Reaches New Destination at TheFireStore.com</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1368261-Maxpedition-Reaches-New-Destination-at-TheFireStore-com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[TheFireStore.com, the leading online source for firefighting professionals, is prepared to meet the demand for hard-use gear with the most popular Maxpedition designs. From a grab-and-go bag, a mini gear bag or the perfect Every Day Carry bag for all your essential gear &ndash; TheFireStore.com is the destination for those looking for a flexible, durable and fair priced solution. Coatesville, PA - TheFireStore.com ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:44:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe, DuPont, and NVFC Award Gear to Fire Departments in Oklahoma, Texas, and West Virginia</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighting-gear/press-releases/1362591-Globe-DuPont-and-NVFC-Award-Gear-to-Fire-Departments-in-Oklahoma-Texas-and-West-Virginia/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Pittsfield, NH - Globe, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are celebrating Globe&rsquo;s 125th anniversary by giving away sets of gear to volunteer fire departments in need. In the fourth round of donations, gear has been awarded to Hammon (OK) Fire Department, Chester (TX) Volunteer Fire Department, and Fairview (WV) Volunteer Fire Department. Globe is a fourth-generation family-owned ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:18:51 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Alpha X Hybrid</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dragon Fire Gloves tries out every test from A to Z on their new Alpha X Hybrid line. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:21:51 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HexArmor Extrication Glove Line: Style Descriptions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[HexArmor has a variety of high performance cut, puncture, and impact resistant Extrication Glove styles. This video explains the differences of each glove style to help firefighters, first responders, and EMS select the correct glove. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:05:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HexArmor Extrication Gloves</title>
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<description><![CDATA[HexArmor Extrication Gloves are the safest gloves on the market. They rate higher than any other glove for cut, puncture, and impact protection using advanced proprietary technologies. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:27:15 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Globe FIT: G-XTREME 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[G-XTREME 2012 turnout gear comes in a whole new dimension in fit: SHAPE. Firefighters come in a remarkable range of shapes and sizes. When your gear really fits, it's not just more comfortable. It enables you to perform your job to the maximum of your ability—without extra bulk and without compromising movement. Globe's G-XTREME turnout gear is designed to move the way the human body moves: without ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:27:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How Does your Turnout Gear Perform?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Firefighters across America are choosing to wear this gear for non structural calls. It is a much cooler, and lighter alternative to turnout gear but still provides high levels of protection against the hazards of the job. UL Certified for Technical Rescue and Wildland Fire Fighting. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:57:50 UTC</pubDate>

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