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		Existing beliefs: Dangerous at firehouse
		Scene presence and the illusion of control

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Volume 678 � June 6, 2012

News Spotlight
Md. firefighters disciplined over Facebook posts
		One Md. firefighter was demoted and three more suspended for posts they made on another firefighter's Facebook page after he posted that he didn't receive a discount at a local restaurant. The fire chief said eight members of the company were involved in the posts, some of which suggested the company not respond to any fire calls at the restaurant. More discipline is pending. "Asinine behavior" Related: 5 ways to stay safe on Facebook

Top 5 firefighting videos of May

A diminutive firefighter rescues a baby from a Ga. storm drain, and an Ore. firefighter falls through a roof in this month's top firefighting videos.
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Today's Top Stories:

Chicago investigator defends recommendation to fire 54 FFs: Said conduct cannot be excused 'just because supervisors found it acceptable'

Study links firefighting to cancer: Firefighters are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop cancer than general public

	N.J. firefighter hurt in explosion recovering

	Flight recorder survives firefighting plane crash

	Battalion chiefs accuse fire chief of intimidation

	Charges dropped in FF stabbing


	Female firefighters star in Oprah reality show

	Private donations buy fire truck for department

	Investigators unsure why toy burst into flames

News Analysis: How to find private donors for fire dept. needs

		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor In my own departments, we've been able to use partnerships to build stations, buy specialized vehicles, and even hire firefighters. Beyond our typical partners (such as developers, hospitals, industry, etc.), most communities have a wide range of philanthropic and charitable organizations that, despite also being negatively affected by the fiscal climate, are always seeking opportunities to serve our shared customers. Be persistent

Related: Private donations buy fire truck for Texas department

Leading the Team

Existing beliefs: Dangerous at fireground and firehouse

By Linda Willing, FR1 Columnist

Confirmation bias is a decision-making flaw that is defined as the tendency to notice and look for information that confirms one's existing beliefs, while ignoring anything that contradicts those beliefs. Snap judgment

Related:

The power of expectations for company officers

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Fireground Flashtips

Scene presence and the illusion
of control

Here's how the "illusion of control" helps you, your partner and the patient during those moments of patient care when when things don't go quite right.
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Product News

Lighting up the fireground

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

The emergency scene is our workplace, so it only makes sense that we should be able to see what we're doing. Ensuring good visibility and illumination improves firefighter efficiency and effectiveness.
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Related:

How to buy emergency lighting equipment

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		Sark Fire and Ambulance in action This U.K. fire department is on an island where motorized vehicles are prohibited, except for some tractors.
		One person ladder extension Vancouver Fire Department trainer demonstrates how to raise a 24-foot ladder.
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