Are you fit to be a FF?; Smartphones on the fireground

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Technology has been growing by leaps and bounds — but our ability to comprehend the information it offers us has not. In this month's eNews, we examine whether technology truly helps or hinders firefighters. We also offer some tips on how to make sure your equipment is always at the ready the moment a call comes in.

But first things first — how do you know if you should be a firefighter or merely want to be one? We offer some questions to ask yourself in order to make sure this is a career path you're cut out for.

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