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Report: Ohio firefighter intoxicated during fatal crash
The firefighter was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected; the NIOSH fatality report also highlights driving hazards on the right side Full Story

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Pa. chief: Cuts put firefighters, residents at risk - 11/06/2009 Ind. firefighters get H1N1 shots - 11/05/2009 Confusion leads to gas on 2 hours into Fla. fire call - 11/05/2009 Uncoordinated ventilation cited in Ill. floor collapse LODD - 11/04/2009 Freon leak injures 4 firefighters in Calif. - 11/04/2009

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Firefighters put water on an apartment building in Kissimmee, Fla., Sunday night. Two firefighters suffered burns after the roof collapsed during a search for victims. Full story (Image WOFL)

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The FireRescue1 firefighter safety section, sponsored by Globe and DuPont, provides news, information and resources to keep firefighters informed about key safety issues, developments and resources.

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PPE Update

How to Use Firefighter Protective Clothing Reinforcements

It makes good sense that some parts of turnout clothing are thicker and include additional materials than other parts of the garments. The collective term for these additional materials and layers is reinforcement.  ... Full Story


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