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FFs dodge flying bullets; Video: Fire chopper crashes into ocean | Jan. 3, 2012


	IN THIS ISSUE
		Steps to successful tactical ventilation
		Innovative solutions to firefighting problems

Jan. 3, 2013

Featured News


Firefighters dodge flying bullets at fatal fire	Video: Fire chopper crashes into water	DC man dies while waiting for ambulance

Today's Top Stories:

USFA documents 83 on-duty firefighter fatalities in 2012: Almost half of the deaths were volunteer firefighters

3 killed in Iowa medevac crash: The cause of the incident is unknown, but is currently under investigation

Parole board transcripts shed light on firefighters' killer: Parole board was afraid he may turn to violence again, saying he 'remains without insight'

Firefighter receives second-, third-degree burns to hands

Responders weigh pros and cons of being armed

NYC has record low number of fire deaths in 2012

Off-duty firefighter helps rescue 2 people from burning home

Firefighter raises money for fallen NY firefighters

Firefighters, officers pry drunk woman off of fire truck

News Analysis

Be ready: Cardiac events can strike anyone, anytime
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor I've written several times in the past about the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms, in ourselves and others, of a potential heart attack, stroke or other medical condition. This is easy to say, of course, but in my experience it's not always easy to practice. Generally speaking, we firefighters don't always make the best patients. The real lesson
Related: Video: Firefighter suffers heart attack while battling fire

The Butcher's Bill

Steps to successful tactical ventilation

By Tom LaBelle, FR1 Columnist

Ventilation decisions are not only made based on where the fire is, but where it will be by the time the vent hole is opened. Understanding ventilation's effect on fire behavior and its safe techniques is key to a safe firefight. Fraught with hazards

Related:

Tactical ventilation: More than smashing windows

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Tactical Tips

Hacks: The most innovative solutions to firefighting problems

By FR1 Staff

Firefighters are known for inventing ways to overcome fireground obstacles. Here are the three we found most compelling and those who shared them. Top 3 tips

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Product News

What to know before buying a fill station

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

The most important part of a firefighter's respiratory system protection is the quality of the air contained in their SCBA cylinder. And like the old computer adage of "garbage in, garbage out" having cylinders full of quality air is paramount. And this ultimately comes down to the fill station. 6 considerations

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