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<title>MySpace. My Business.</title>
<author>Scott Cook</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Scott-Cook/articles/277072-MySpace-My-Business/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[MySpace. My Business. At least that's what some of us seem to think. We can post items on MySpace, TheDilly, Yahoo Personals and other Web sites without any repercussions. Right? Maybe not. A sheriff's deputy was recently fired from his job because of some things he had posted on his MySpace page, namely a list of his favorite things, including breasts, drinking heavily and swimming naked. To make matters ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:55:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Apparatus Advances in 2007</title>
<author>Bob Vaccaro</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/apparatus-accessories/firefighting-pumps/articles/330741-Apparatus-Advances-in-2007/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Photo Jamie Thompson Apparatus on display at the FDIC in Indianapolis in April. At the beginning of the year, the fire apparatus industry really seemed as if it would suffer because of the new 2007 EPA Guidelines for Diesel Engines. While it wasn't all smooth, it didn't turn out as bad as some had imagined. Admittedly, it did require a lot of redesign and engineering of cabs and bodies to have the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:00:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Eight Things to Do for Your Crew in 2008 </title>
<author>Billy Schmidt</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/331371-Eight-Things-to-Do-for-Your-Crew-in-2008/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With 2008 under way, it's time for us to reflect on the year past and to begin developing our plans for the future. Here are eight straightforward ideas that company officers can use right now to help their crews stay ahead in 2008. 1. Be an informer Passing on relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to the people (your firefighters) who need it to do their work is vital. You can't ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:23:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Performance goals for gloves</title>
<author>Jeffrey O. and Grace G. Stull Sponsored by Globe</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/gloves/articles/772738-Performance-goals-for-gloves/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Of all the parts in the firefighter's protective ensemble, perhaps the most challenging design and performance goals exist for gloves.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:14:22 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Rescue is a Thinking Person's Game</title>
<author>Harold Schapelhouman</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/292482-Rescue-is-a-Thinking-Persons-Game/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ AP/Minnesota Daily, Stacy Bengs Firefighters size up the scene after the bridge collapse in Minn. last week. Years ago, when I took my first search and rescue class, the instructor talked about the six-sided review of a building or incident. "Look up, look down, and make sure you look all around before committing yourself," he told us. Over the years, I have thought of that simple saying on many emergency ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:38:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Food for Thought at the Firehouse Kitchen</title>
<author>Fred LaFemina</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Fred-LaFemina/articles/332343-Food-for-Thought-at-the-Firehouse-Kitchen/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I always think outsiders would be amazed to see what goes on in the firehouse kitchen, as members try to outdo each other with personal attacks on each other. But these attacks are never spewed with hate or venom in my experience, just good-natured ribbing that keeps everyone honest. During my early years on the job, I would not even think of ribbing my officer or the chiefs. But today, with a smile ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 22:21:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Lead by Example in Vehicle Safety</title>
<author>Chris Daly</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/vehicle-equipment/fire-seatbelts/articles/405895-Lead-by-Example-in-Vehicle-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The title of this year's Safety, Health and Survival Week is "Committed to Long-Term Results." But how can we commit to long-term results if those in positions of leadership and power won't follow the rules themselves? ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:00:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>What's Going On Out There?</title>
<author>Ray Maguire</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/volunteer/articles/276394-Whats-Going-On-Out-There/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There was a time when volunteer firehouses across this great country had waiting lists for membership. It was such an honor to be a part of the community's "winning team" that people would line up trying to join. Unfortunately, those days seem to be all but gone. Driving around many towns, it's not uncommon to see signs announcing, "Firefighters Wanted." There are a number of factors contributing to ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:40:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The importance of wiping your feet</title>
<author>Jason Zigmont</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/articles/767644-The-importance-of-wiping-your-feet/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service is an essential part of every business, yet it is often overlooked in Fire and EMS. Maybe it is because we are the only "safety business" in the town we serve. Maybe it is because our customers cannot chose which department serves them. Maybe it is because we think saving lives is doing "enough" for our customers. No matter why we think it is OK not to provide good customer service, we are wrong. Our public deserves great customer service in addition to saving their lives and property.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 22:17:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Sorry, our Department Can't Comply with Rehab Standards</title>
<author>Perry Denehy Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-rehab/articles/439958-Sorry-our-Department-Cant-Comply-with-Rehab-Standards/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Let's look at the nine key components of NFPA 1584, highlighting some practical concerns. I will be taking the "devil's advocate" role in responding to the requirements of the standard. You may note an air of cynicism that is seldom heard in the fire service. This is a very serious topic and my approach is only to show that "If there is a will, there is a way."]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:19:30 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Fire Act Grants: Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure</title>
<author>Kurt Bradley Sponsored by CHIEF</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Kurt-Bradley/articles/404545-Fire-Act-Grants-Failure-to-Plan-is-a-Plan-for-Failure/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It is becoming increasingly necessary to use any and all means at hand to stem the bleeding of your financial resources. Grants are one of the only ways that you can try to keep up with the constant demands and technological advances being made upon public safety agencies. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:12:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Equipment Needs for Rehabilitation </title>
<author>James Augustine Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/420860-Equipment-Needs-for-Rehabilitation/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Some departments have the staffing to perform the rehab operation internal to the organization. For departments that do not have internal EMS resources, the pathway to develop the program is an inter-agency agreement with the local EMS provider. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:32:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>2009: Year of Swine Fools</title>
<author>Mike McEvoy Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/ems-supplies/articles/735337-2009-Year-of-Swine-Fools/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As 2009 bids us a fond farewell, Swine Flu has booked at least another year stay. While children seem disproportionately affected, the number one H1N1 victim is common sense.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:34:34 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>A Decade Dedicated to Safety</title>
<author>Fire Department Safety Officers Association</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/735379-A-Decade-Dedicated-to-Safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As we look back on the "decade of zeros" itself, statistics show that approximately 1,500 firefighters died in the line of duty. The decade of zeros also saw the beginning of efforts to support fire departments financially, reduce the number of line-of-duty deaths and increase emphasis on training, certification, continuing education and review of incidents.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:56:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Have a Plan for the Tactical</title>
<author>'Captain Bob' Smith</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/Firefighter-Training/articles/407911-Have-a-Plan-for-the-Tactical/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Too many candidates get sucked into concentrating too much on the check-off list for their tactical without realizing it. In the process, they lose control of the fire and their score gets hammered.What's your best tactic for rescue or knocking down the fire? An aggressive attack on the fire! Go fight the fire with your resources. In the process you will get the necessary boxes checked off on the rating ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:14:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ways to prioritize firefighter safety </title>
<author>Tom LaBelle Sponsored by Globe</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/772766-Ways-to-prioritize-firefighter-safety/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The effort to change the hearts, minds and actions of the fire service will take a long time, but the effort must be maintained. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:04:04 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Burn care on the fireground</title>
<author>Albert Einstein Medical Center Sponsored by FireRehab.com</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/763518-Burn-care-on-the-fireground/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It is easy to be distracted when initially confronted with a burn victim. There is often a chaotic scene as these victims are usually pulled out of the fire early.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:21:29 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Looking Is Not Always Seeing</title>
<author>Jim Upchurch </author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-ems/articles/507900-Looking-Is-Not-Always-Seeing/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, I gave a patient assessment lecture to a group of EMTs. Early in the lecture, I announced that my assistant would be coming around with a handout. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:06:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to attack townhouse fires</title>
<author>Michael Lee</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/761339-How-to-attack-townhouse-fires/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Knowing how your townhouses in your area have been built will assist in anticipating how fire will move through those occupancies]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:19:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Crush Syndrome made simple</title>
<author>Jim Sideras</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technical-rescue/articles/769382-Crush-Syndrome-made-simple/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In the wake of the massive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, it's a good time to review crush syndrome and the basic treatment called for whenever patients are trapped for a length of time. Here's what EMS providers need to know.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:45:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Metaphors mask realities of firefighting</title>
<author>Charles Bailey</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/761375-Metaphors-mask-realities-of-firefighting/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As much as we try to apply the military metaphor of uniformity, control and hierarchy, we find that it continues to fail us]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:01:07 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Get Ready for the Challenge &#8211; Part 2</title>
<author>Michael Medeiros</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/467954-Get-Ready-for-the-Challenge-Part-2/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[During the first part of this series we discussed the application of leg endurance for the tower ascent and descent. The next step to this process will be getting the upper body strength and muscle reaction needed to get through the challenge in a timely manner.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:08:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The UK Aerial Debate &#8211; Part 1</title>
<author>Steve Dudeney</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-apparatus/articles/438926-The-UK-Aerial-Debate-Part-1/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In the early days of organized firefighting in the UK, there were firemen who manned the manual pumps and escape men who manned "street fire escapes." These were 50ft wheeled ladders that were strategically located on street corners with a watchman who, with the help of passers-by, would wheel a ladder to rescue those trapped.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:35:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HAZMAT Response Video Supplement: Personal Protective Equipment</title>
<author>Jones and Bartlett Publishing</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/data/video/PPE.asx]]></link>
<pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 01:28:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Grab a Greater Slice of Funding</title>
<author>Brandon Johnson Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/452948-Grab-a-Greater-Slice-of-Funding/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In speaking with fire and EMS agencies about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, there is a great deal of confusion about just how many applications each eligible agency may submit in a given year. Some say one, others two. Very rarely is the correct answer given. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Firefighters - CCBEMS approved - $15.95 (no charge, covered by ED grant until 12/31/10)</title>
<author>Masimo Inc.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/articles/333461-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-for-Firefighters-CCBEMS-approved-15-95-no-charge-covered-by-ED-grant-until-12-31-10/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide is the most frequent cause of poisoning in industrialized countries. Reports indicate that over 500 people a year are killed by unintentional poisoning, with about 15,000 people seeking treatment at hospitals. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:16:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to handle the feedback generation</title>
<author>Linda Willing</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/771569-How-to-handle-the-feedback-generation/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[One effect of technology and social networking is that people have an increased expectation of giving and receiving feedback. Spend some time with Facebook or Twitter and you see the nearly insatiable desire for constant connection with and response from others. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:32:52 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Funding Opportunities: What's in Your Backyard?</title>
<author>William Fletcher</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/424176-Funding-Opportunities-Whats-in-Your-Backyard/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[With most grant programs becoming more competitive, I've noted more emphasis being placed on applicants providing thorough vulnerability assessments of their area.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:36:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Displays of Heroism </title>
<author>Jay Lowry</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/680590-Displays-of-Heroism/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The debate often rages about money and staffing, and whether or not people need to stop entering burning buildings. Much of the discussion is emotional and it seems only reflection allows for a rational meeting of the minds to take place. However, with the price of fire protection on display daily it's no wonder people become emotional. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:09:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How About a Culture of Prevention?</title>
<author>Bill Delaney</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-prevention/articles/505944-How-About-a-Culture-of-Prevention/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The one big thing that was missing from all of the discussion that followed Ray McCormack's speech, and seemingly absent from all fire service debates/discussions, is the bastard child of the fire service: the culture of prevention. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:32:56 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ready to Go?</title>
<author>Louis N. Molino, Sr.</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/firefighter-gear/bags-cases/articles/427415-Ready-to-Go/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In emergency response, it is all about being ready to go — just look at the USAR teams deployed to the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. And for the rest of us? Well, we go to the call, we go to the patient or the fire, we go to the hospital and then we go back to the station and so on. But are you really ready to go at all?]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:56:38 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Ranch home dangers</title>
<author>Jason Poremba</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/766855-Ranch-home-dangers/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Ranch homes were built very rapidly and at low cost – factors you should keep in mind when responding to a ranch house fire.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:31:32 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Safety Helped Protect Firefighters' Lives in 2009</title>
<author>Billy Hayes</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/apparatus/articles/736061-Safety-Helped-Protect-Firefighters-Lives-in-2009/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[While many are skeptical to so say we are making a difference, as I said last year, I truly believe we are. I know that we cannot look at one year of data to call it a success, but I do believe we can use it to predict trends. Within those trends, we can focus our efforts and resources to those areas where we may have seen a decline in incidents to evaluate what may have worked, as well as to identify problem areas.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:07:52 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Your Families: Who Loves You Baby?</title>
<author>Peggy Glenn Sponsored by Firefighters Bookstore</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Peggy-Glenn/articles/424341-Your-Families-Who-Loves-You-Baby/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[There are lots of experts who caution that the firefighter's nuclear family is an important part of the "fire family" whole. But no agency has an official SOP on how to manage it all. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:32:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Practical Evolution for Rehab</title>
<author>Jeffrey Lindsey Sponsored by Masimo</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/fire-rehab/articles/737402-Practical-Evolution-for-Rehab/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The one thing that has stood out most in each of the rehab training classes I conducted is the practical evolution. This is when you can see the pieces of the puzzle come together and the light bulbs going off on the realization of just how important it is to incorporate rehab training in what we do.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:51:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The Value of Mentoring Programs</title>
<author>Mike Nelms and Mike Stanley</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/cod-company-officer-development/articles/445937-The-Value-of-Mentoring-Programs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years, you've probably been to many conferences, classes and training sessions where instructors either said, "Find a mentor!" or, "Be a mentor!" Achieving these mentorship goals is easier said than done, but there are basic ways to turn this theory into reality. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:16:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to Develop Stimulating Hazmat Training </title>
<author>David Peterson</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hazmat-equipment/articles/492583-How-to-Develop-Stimulating-Hazmat-Training/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By David Peterson Training sessions for hazmat response can become boring, monotonous and stale over time. This staleness can take its toll with a downturn in the team's morale and even resignations of members. If left alone, good operating hazmat teams can quickly become dysfunctional and difficult to correct. So what can be done to prevent a hazmat team's demise from a training perspective? The answer ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 19:17:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Pete's Principles Will Continue To Be Honored</title>
<author>C. Peter Jorgensen</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/C-Peter-Jorgensen/articles/597430-Petes-Principles-Will-Continue-To-Be-Honored/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Fire Apparatus readers knew my husband Pete, whose obituary follows, for his column and his bow ties. His love for the fire service began when he was a child in Medford, Mass., and lived near a fire station. In recent years vintage Macks were his favorite trucks and he owned several of them.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:55:23 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Hazmat Pipeline Grants Open</title>
<author>Jerry Brant</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/hazmat-equipment/articles/733573-Hazmat-Pipeline-Grants-Open/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the opening of the Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities — Technical Assistance Grants Application. If your community is faced with hazardous material pipeline issues you should consider applying for this funding opportunity.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:17:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to give your system a boost</title>
<author>Bryan Fass</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/health/articles/763882-How-to-give-your-system-a-boost/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Here are a few ways to easily integrate antioxidants into your daily diet to boost your immune system and help you get well sooner.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:51:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Aggressive vs Reckless Tactics</title>
<author>The Kitchen Table bloggers</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-attack/articles/746192-Aggressive-vs-Reckless-Tactics/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Douglas Cline The Kitchen TableThere is a general attitude of &quot;It won't happen to me&quot; in the fire service when it can. Safety and survival starts prior to the incident and continues throughout the incident with actions and attitudes both before and during the incident.For years I have heard firefighters internationally say, &quot;we have to be aggressive when combating fires, that's what ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:03:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Reporting rules and procedures for accepted AFG Grants</title>
<author>Bryan Jack</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-grants-help/articles/749387-Reporting-rules-and-procedures-for-accepted-AFG-Grants/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When you accepted your AFG grant you agreed to follow certain reporting rules, timelines and procedures.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:36:52 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Test-taking strategy for reading or verbal comprehension</title>
<author>FireRecruit.com</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/fire-recruit/articles/769105-Test-taking-strategy-for-reading-or-verbal-comprehension/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Verbal comprehension tests for civil service jobs are different from reading exams in school. These techniques can help you succeed on this important step in the fire service hiring process.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:55:14 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Izard County 9-1-1: Bringing Advanced Technology to Rural Arkansas</title>
<author>9-1-1 Magazine Staff</author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications/articles/533685-Izard-County-9-1-1-Bringing-Advanced-Technology-to-Rural-Arkansas/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When Izard County (AR) Judge Rayburn Finley's grandson was injured in a four-wheeler accident last summer, Finley instinctively dialed 9-1-1 on his cellular telephone. But instead of reaching his county's dispatch center some five miles away, Finley spoke with a dispatcher in neighboring Sharp County more than 25 miles away.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:02:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>The State of 911 </title>
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<description><![CDATA[As we sat and listened to President Barack Obama give his State of the Union Address, it gave many of us a chance to pause and reflect on the current state of our own piece of the Union — public safety]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:22:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Six Stats to Help You Promote Community Fire Safety</title>
<author>Tom Kiurski </author>
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<description><![CDATA[The United States Fire Administration has workers who are experts in figuring out statistics – and the information they glean is readily available on its Web site for us to use to teach our citizens. Statistics can tell us a lot about fire safety and being armed with this info can help keep your community safer. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:29:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<author>Sarah Wilson</author>
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<description><![CDATA[We've broken down the narrative requirements for both the hiring of firefighters as well as recruiting and retention activities based on the 2009 SAFER Guidance to help you prepare the written portion of your application. Competing for grant dollars in the current economic climate is both an opportunity and a challenge. The narrative is the most important component that can make or break a successful grant application. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:35:54 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Firefighting in 3-D: Radiant heat dangers</title>
<author>Mike McKenna</author>
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<description><![CDATA[Are you thinking about heat transfer in two-dimensions in a three-dimensional dynamic fire situation? Many firefighters wrongly believe that the main threat to them from radiant heat is from the fire itself.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:37:13 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to buy fire station equipment</title>
<author>FireRescue1 Products Staff</author>
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<description><![CDATA[There are obviously a lot of tools, gears, gadgets, and equipment that make up a fire station's resources. Here are a few things to consider when buying some of the most important pieces of equipment for your firehouse:Exhaust Removal Systems Exhaust removal systems help to create a safer environment for firefighters in confined environments by protecting them from noxious vehicle exhaust. According ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:19:50 UTC</pubDate>

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