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Fire chaplain brutally killed; 4 reasons FFs pass out | Jan. 21, 2013


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		4 serious reasons why FFs pass out
		Firefighters thrown down stairs during flashover

Jan. 21, 2013

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A 'calming spirit' to firefighters is victim of brutal killing	Video: News chopper crashes in front of responders at scene	Commuter trains collide, injuring dozens

Today's Top Stories:

NY chief, wife accused of embezzling $100k from dept.: Stolen funds were allegedly used for groceries, concert tickets and bills

Detroit cash crisis: Fire inspection backlog will take years: In 2005, there were 32 fire inspectors, now there are only 5

UK chiefs now sending firefighters alone to battle blazes: To save money, dispatchers will send 1 FF to assess before calling entire crew

3 firefighters injured at apartment complex, 90 residents displaced

Delayed payments hurting Ill. ambulance services

Firefighter succumbs to Lou Gherig's disease

Former firefighter wins asbestos suit

Detroit woman waits 21 minutes for firefighters

Drunk jailed after battling with firefighters

News Analysis

Viral helmet cam video may change public opinion
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor If, as the old saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words," then Firefighter Scott Ziegler's viral helmet cam video must be the fire and emergency services equivalent of Tolstoy's "War and Peace." One of the most frequent questions � statements, actually � I get from residents is something like, "we don't have fires anymore, right?" Educating the public
Related: Video: Viral video firefighter appears on ABC News

The Rehab Zone

4 serious reasons why FFs pass out

By Ken Lavelle, FR1 Columnist

Taking care of our own sometimes does not just mean rehab at a fire scene. It often involves prevention of conditions that could affect the health and wellness of a firefighter. The concern is why did it happen, and could it happen again?

Related:

What you should say to an injured firefighter

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Firefighters thrown down stairs during flashover

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		Firefighters rescue young deer Firefighters in Georgia make several attempts before succeeding in rescuing a young deep trapped in a pond.
		Dash cam: Residential structure fire Firefighters attack a residential structure fire in Wylie, Texas using positive-pressure ventilation and CAFS.
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PPE Update

How to conduct a PPE field test

By Jeff and Grace Stull, FR1 Columnists

Field testing offers the best way for your department to assess the different brands available. A properly designed field test will help a fire department choose the right gear. Kicking it off

Related:

How to set up a PPE field test

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