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FFs rescue woman, 3 children; FF delivers own son at home | Jan. 16, 2013

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Case study: Revamping EMS services
How to combat chimney fires
Jan. 16, 2013
Featured News
Anonymous customer pays bill for medic crew Fiery helicopter crash in downtown London Video: FFs rescue woman trapped between walls
Today's Top Stories:
Firefighter turned cop killed in line of duty: He was shot and killed by a burglary suspect
Charleston 9 firefighter's home catches fire: Home is still owned by Capt. Benke's widow, but no one was home at time of fire
Fla. FF promoted despite poor evaluation: Department-issued weapon was stolen twice, once by his own son
Firefighters rescue woman and 3 young children
Firefighter/EMT delivers own son at home
New technology: Pill detects when firefighters are overheated
Firefighters rescue medic, patient from ambulance teetering on hillside
ER visits tied to energy drinks double since 2007
Fire destroys home, half-naked woman found at scene
News Analysis
A great high-rise save in any language
 By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor
It's not often that we see such a high-resolution and "up-close" video of successful firefighting operations from other countries (including our closest neighbors in Canada and Mexico). I wish we saw more examples of how fire and emergency services are delivered overseas, since we can learn a lot from what they do and how they do it. What I've learned
Tip of the Spear
Case study: Revamping EMS services
By Dennis Rubin, FR1 Columnist
In the very near future, providing EMS will cost more with less reimbursement. Here's an in-depth look at how one metropolis took control of its EMS costs. Issues to be addressed
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FIREGROUND Flash Tip
How to combat chimney fires
 It's flue season again and Chief Wylie discusses a couple methods to combat flue fires and some points to keep in mind. Watch the video
Design Your Own Turnout Gear
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FR1 Video
Firefighter prevents suicide
Unorthodox as his tactic may be, this firefighter keeps a would-be jumper from killing himself.
Helmet cam: NC volunteer firefighters
This helmet cam video shows a North Carolina volunteer crew responding to and knocking down a working structure fire.
Watch more fire videos at FlashoverTV.com
Product News
5 interesting products from 2012 and 5 I hope to see in 2013
By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist
Fire and emergency services products manufacturers are a very inventive bunch that are always coming up with equipment that can help us do our jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently. 2012 was no exception. Smarter SCBA
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