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FF struck, killed by apparatus; Shop worker 'boots' ambulance during emergency | Dec. 3, 2012


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		Car fires: How to diffuse these ticking time bombs
		Balancing accountability and authority

Dec. 3, 2012

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Top 5 firefighting videos of November	3 FFs injured when 2 cars plow into crash scene	Ambulance gets 'booted' during emergency

Today's Top Stories:

Veteran vol. FF struck by apparatus, killed at scene: Firefighter Timothy Jansen was standing outside the apparatus when he was struck

Controversial DC medic deployment plan on hold: Proposal would leave ambulances staffed with no paramedics during the overnight hours

2 FFs seriously hurt when fire truck overturns: Injured in single-vehicle collision while enroute to brush fire

3 firefighters fired, another suspended for sharing an inappropriate photo

79 firefighters to lose job if New Orleans tax vote fails

2 volunteer chiefs charged with theft and conspiracy

Firefighter fired over Obama toilet tissue

Firefighter battling cancer starts children's cancer charity

Video: Firefighters burn down former NFL star's mansion

News Analysis

Amputee firefighters: Is your department ready?
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to hire a number of career firefighters over the years. Career or volunteer, we know that interior structural firefighting can be a dangerous and unforgiving work environment. While I know of several amputees who are serving in various fire departments, I'm sure we're going to see many more applying. Here's what you can do
Related: Comeback kid: Losing a leg can't keep this firefighter down

Close Calls on Camera

Car fires: How to diffuse these ticking time bombs

By Jason Poremba, FR1 Columnist

We do not take these fires seriously. We show up ill prepared, under equipped and attack with complacency. Watch the videos

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Over-aggressive attacks on vehicle fires


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Leading the Team

Effective leadership: Balancing accountability and authority

By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist

Fire officers understand accountability. They know that when they go on an emergency scene, they are responsible for their crews. Why then do some seem to ignore that accountability when it comes to incidents away from the emergency scene? The missing link

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How to identify problems early


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		Worcester firefighter reflects on deadly fire A Mass. firefighter discusses coping with being trapped in a building that claimed the life of his friend and fellow firefighter one year ago.
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