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4 FFs suspended over hazing; Why 'risk moralists' are wrong | June 13, 2012

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		Why 'risk moralists' are wrong
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Volume 680 � June 13, 2012

News Spotlight
NFPA: Firefighter fatalities hit record low
		The National Fire Protection Association reports 61 on-duty fatalities for 2011, down from 73 in 2010. Both years were the lowest numbers since NFPA began keep track of the deaths in 1977. More importantly, 2011 marks the third consecutive year of decreasing firefighter fatalities; the 2009 total was 82, down from 105 in 2008. "Significant decreases" Related: USFA: Record low for on-duty firefighter deaths in 2010

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Today's Top Stories:

4 Texas firefighters suspended for hazing: Rookie sprayed with water hoses, chased down, duct taped, buckled to backboard

Obama: Romney opposes adding firefighter jobs: New campaign video attacks Republican's 'job elimination plan'

	Ex-FF's body found after fire at NJ home

	New FF video aims to reduce LODDs, injuries

	Battalion chief injured in department SUV crash

	USFA borrows tankers from Canada


	City eyes significant reforms to fire pensions

	Responders plan concert for Ind. tornado victims

	Obese woman's fat sets crematorium ablaze

News Analysis: Keep fatalities trending down

		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor Without question, the results of this report are good news for the fire and emergency services. It's great to see the number of on-duty firefighter fatalities continue trending downward for another year. And, as mentioned in the story, it seems likely the industry-wide investment on safety, health and wellness is starting to pay dividends. But we also know that we have a lot of work left to do. No risk junkies

Related: NFPA: Firefighter fatalities hit record low

Bread and Butter Basics

Why 'risk moralists' are wrong

By Charles Bailey, FR1 Columnist

Safety backlashers argue that fire departments are too risk-averse and that firefighting is inherently dangerous. You knew the risks when you took the oath, and should be willing, even eager to take those risks. Here's why they're wrong. 7 reasons

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Minn. Chief: Culture puts firefighters at risk every day

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Line-Of-Duty Deaths

NC assistant fire chief dies after returning from call
Donald Suggs - June 12, 2012 - Summerville, NC

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Fireground Commentary

Gratuities while on duty: Bad idea?

Accepting gratuities is stepping into the frog-soup pot, which is the real lesson from a recent Facebook incident that cost a few firefighters some time off.
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Md. firefighters disciplined over Facebook posts


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Community Focus

Teach civilians to survive fire

By Tom Kiurski, FR1 Columnist

People who seek out extreme stress learn to excel and think ahead when in dangerous situations. This isn't a suggestion to go and put civilians in danger, but in order to teach them to survive the possibility of a fire, kinetic learning is the key. Memory matters

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