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FFs jump from rig to avoid falling tree; FF fired for responding to directly to scene | Nov. 21, 2012


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		Fire officer voting: Yea vs. nay
		Making a hasty harness for bail out or rappelling

Nov. 21, 2012

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Video: Fire chief makes surprise proposal	Firefighters jump from truck to avoid falling tree	Fire helicopter soaks firefighters in sewage

Today's Top Stories:

On-call FF fired for responding to scene of fatal crash: Says he wasn't responding as a FF but as a civilian

Philly. FFs keep raises despite appeal: Judge ruled to deny an administration appeal of an arbitration that granted FFs raises

No punishment for firefighter's 'vulgar' Facebook comment: Fire chief says that the posts violated no policies

NM marshal pushes for more training

Video: Fallen Chicago firefighter laid to rest

110 inmates graduate from fire training camp

Sandy-battered volunteer fire dept. gets donated ambulance

RI firefighter suspended after drug sting

Former lawmaker ticketed at wildfire roadblock sets off courtroom circus

Volunteer Professionals

Fire officer voting: Yea vs. nay

By Jason Zigmont, FR1 Columnist

The somewhat time-honored tradition in most volunteer departments of annually electing leaders can result in a popularity contest. Do we really want the person who wins by popularity leading us into dangerous situations? Bendable rules

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Electing volunteer fire officials

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	Save Big with On Scene Solution's New Night Stik 'Access Series' LED Compartment Series

			Access series LED lighting blends high luminous output with very low cost. Featuring a rugged, polycarbonate enclosure designed for mounting in nearly any location, the Access series LED offers one of the brightest, most versatile LED products available.
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FIREGROUND Flash Tip

Making a hasty harness for bail out or rappelling

Here's how to make a quick and simple hasty harness for bail out or second floor rappelling. Watch the video

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Firefighter bailouts: Are you training safely?


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		Mechanism of injury Firefighters and EMTs take no chances with an injured victim during this hilarious parody of a motor vehicle accident.
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Product News

CBRN clothing: Not your father's hazmat suit

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

CBRN PPE has made tremendous strides in developing performance-based products. They are more breathable, last longer and offer more protection than did the pioneer hazmat PPE ensembles. Specific designs

Related:

New Approaches for Firefighter Protection � CBRN Protection Update

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	Introducing the OTB Abyss II Boots

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