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FireRescue1 offers tactical tips and safety tips aimed at helping fire and rescue personnel better deal with the difficult and dangerous situations they encounter daily. Submitted by both industry experts and FireRescue1 members, these tips provide valuable tactical guidance based on real-world experience.

Keep an eye on traffic, 06/12/2013 Pass on the left, 06/05/2013 Secure in-cab items, 05/29/2013 Clean the doghouse, 05/23/2013 PPV fans: Selecting the right power, 05/08/2013 Don't walk: securing the PPV fan in place, 05/01/2013 Positive-pressure ventilation: making a perfect cone, 04/24/2013 Fire conditions dictate PPV fan use, 04/17/2013 Create high-pressure zone to remove smoke, gases, 04/10/2013 How to safely move a PPV fan, 04/03/2013 Positive-pressure fans: CO dangers, 03/27/2013 Protect eyes, ears from PPV fan, 03/20/2013 Locate the bedroom windows, 03/13/2013 Backyard pools can be deadly, 03/06/2013 Nozzle maintenance: lube the moving parts, 02/27/2013 Inspect that nozzle regularly, 02/20/2013 Prepared for more than one style door in searches, 02/13/2013 Use baseboards to stay oriented in search and rescue, 02/06/2013 Use floor coverings to maintain orientation, 01/30/2013 Locate the fire department connection, 01/23/2013

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