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		Driver training: Building safe apparatus drivers
		Top 5 firefighting ladder/roof near misses

Dec. 26, 2012

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Audio: Dispatch traffic shows police, fire response to NY killer	DC Fire union says they were excluded from holiday pay	First responders deal with Christmas tornadoes, snow storms

Today's Top Stories:

Wis. fire chief dies after call of apparent heart attack: Chief Mortensen had 42 years in the fire service, 38 of those as chief

Congress reauthorizes USFA, grant programs: President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law that will fund the programs through FY2017

Texas firefighter dies of brain cancer: Mike Bell served as a firefighter and paramedic for 19 years

Captain: 'Gun violence is somewhat unique'

Firefighters, civilians rescue woman from house fire

5 dead, including 4 children, in house fire

Firefighter injured battling massive strip mall blaze

Youths pelt responding firefighters with rocks, bottles

Video: Woman speeds into scene, runs over supply line

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Driver training: Building safe apparatus drivers

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

Teaching a firefighter how to safely, effectively, and efficiently drive a piece of fire apparatus is one of the most awesome responsibilities that an instructor can undertake. Growing challenge

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Nationally standardized driver training: The time is now


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Top 5 firefighting ladder/roof near misses of 2012

Every near miss is a chance for other firefighters to learn and avoid injury or death. In the spirit of being safer, here are our top five near-miss videos involving ladders and roofs. Watch the videos

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	Introducing the OTB Abyss II Boots

			Approved by Naval Special Warfare for Navy SEAL use, the OTB (Over the Beach) Abyss maritime boot is an all purpose boot that is great for rocky and muddy situations. This boot was developed at the request of Naval Spec Ops and is the favored footwear of the US Navy SEALS.
	Put them to your own tests

		FF hurt saving woman from knife assault LA firefighters called to a house fire found a man assaulting his mother with a knife.
		Can't touch this A fun fire-prevention video to teach children about household dangers.
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4 key changes for volunteers in 2012

By Philip C. Stittleburg, FR1 Contributor

Continuing focus on recruitment, retention and leadership will be critical for the volunteer fire and EMS service in 2013. Times are changing and we need to adapt. Getting the job done

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FireRescue1 Year in Review 2012


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