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Jan. 27, 2010
Volume 432

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Street Smarts

Townhouse Fire Hazards

By Michael Lee, FireRescue1 columnist

Nearly every department in the United States has some form of multi-family residences in their districts. Fires in townhouses pose a significant challenge from both rescue and fire attack perspectives. Many fires in townhouses are room and contents fires, but it is critical to know how they may impact your own responses and how quickly fire can spread in these types of residences. Full Story

Md. critical victim mistaken for dead

Responders place a car crash victim into an ambulance in Prince George's County, Md., on Monday after mistakenly declaring him dead. He is being treated for critical injuries. (Image WUSA)

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2 teen firefighters' bodies pulled from Pa. pond

4 Ga. firefighters on leave in investigation of fatal fire

Fla. city moves ahead with plan to make volunteers start over

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Fla. chief: Proposal threatens fire volunteers

Falling bricks injure Mass. responders

Chicago firefighter sentenced for stealing gas meter from fireground

Mass. chemical spill sends 15 to hospital

Press Release:
Kochek Introduces a New Personalized Hydrant Hammer
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Philips HeartStart MRx: When Time is Crucial

Only the Philips HeartStart MRx provides Fire and EMS professionals with new tools for STEMI decision support, allowing more confident diagnosis and cath lab preparation before arriving at the hospital. Now enhanced clinical data can be sent ahead to the waiting hospital, quickly and easily, reducing critical time to lifesaving treatment.

Learn how Philips can help you save lives

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine
Firefighters Under Fire: MSA Offers Ballistic Vests By Audrey Esposito In what is perhaps a sad sign of the times, increasing numbers of firefighters are required these days to don body armor along with their turnout gear, helmets, airpacks and medical equipment. Full Story	Fire Industry Today: Manufacturers Dedicated To Protecting Firefighters More from the magazine: CHEMTREC, A Key Hazmat Tool, Expands Its Capabilities Dangers Of Home-Made And Modified Equipment

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AirMATION Protects the Health of Your Crew

AirMATION® is a world leader in air purification and removal of diesel exhaust fumes in Firehouses and EMS Departments. AirMATION provides the most effective solution to help you protect your personnel and neighborhoods from the dangers of diesel exhaust. The AirMATION System meets and exceeds diesel exhaust removal standards set by NIOSH, EPA, NFPA, OSHA, USFA, and CSA.

See how AirMATION protects your community


FC2 HD Fire Helmet Camera / Rollover Viewed: 2043 times Duration: 00:04:31 Topics: Fire Attack View Full Video	Lil squirt: the littlest fire truck Viewed: 437 times Duration: 00:02:13 Topics: Apparatus & Vehicles, Cool Stuff View Full Video

Featured Training Video Food for Thought
	Forcible Entry: Gapping the Door FDNY's Eric Geiger teaches the basics of forcible entry. He covers how to sound a door, tool placement when looking for a purchase, and correct gapping technique. Watch Video View more training videos from the conference	Ark. firefighter dies of heart attack on fire call Name: Henry Sandy Date: January 26 City: Batesville, Arkansas Cause: Firefighter Sandy was arriving at a trailer fire when he collapsed. Full Report Visit the FR1 LODD section

Are You Sporting Black Helmet Apparel Yet?

Black Helmet Apparel is the hottest in off-duty wear for firefighters. Designed and printed in the USA and created by a third generation firefighter, the clothing features unique hand-drawn imagery that captures today's firefighter culture. Choose from classic tees, polos, hats, workout gear, and more.

Check out the latest designs online

The Battalion on FlashoverTV
	Battalion Milwaukee Episode 2 A Milwaukee ISO gives an overview of local community characteristics and a dive team searches a river for a potential victim after a wrecked kayak is reported. View Full Video
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News and Announcements

Comment of the Week

Wyo. firefighters learn mechanics to recycle military vehicles

UK firefighters to stop answering automatic fire alarms

At least 4 injured in Ohio house explosion

Ohio firefighter walks out of appeal of firing over slain dogs

Burning bagel empties Portland City Hall in Ore.

Press Release:
Honeywell First Responder Products Announces Launch of Ranger Combat Ready Bunker Gear Line
[Ranger by Honeywell]

"I once responded to a cow caught in a creek, but we weren't just saving a cow. We were saving the cow's owners, their neighbors, and at least a dozen other bystanders."

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LA firefighter bit by dog in helicopter river rescue