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November 14, 2007
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Baltimore fire chief announces resignation

Snow cools Mont. wildfire

Firefighters work to put out hot spots north of Big Timber, Mont., Tuesday. The Chichi fire burned more than 22,000 acres and destroyed three homes and numerous outbuildings and hay stacks before it was subdued by snow early Tuesday, a Sweet Grass County official said. Full Story (AP Photo/The Daily Chronicle, Erik Petersen)

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Baltimore Fire Chief William J. Goodwin Jr., hailed for his early leadership but increasingly under pressure after a fatal training accident this year, has resigned.

Goodwin — a third-generation firefighter who has served as chief since 2002 — formally resigned yesterday afternoon, ending months of speculation over whether he would lose his job in the wake of the death Feb. 9 of Cadet Racheal M. Wilson.

Despite long speculation that Goodwin would be fired, the city mayor repeatedly indicated that she had confidence in him ... Full Story

Baltimore Chief Goodwin takes hit in firefighters' vote

Baltimore cadet's family calls death 'murder' after reading report

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Bread and Butter Basics
Protecting the Exposures
	By Charles Bailey, FireRescue1 Columnist
	After life safety is accounted for, incident stabilization becomes the next most important fireground objective. Incident stabilization means ensuring that the fire does not go past where it already is and in many cases means protecting the exposures. Full Column
TALK BACK: How does your department protect exposures? What are your experiences with Class A foam and CAFS?
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Combat Challenge champs lead the way in firefighter fitness
	By Megan Foucht and Jamie Thompson, FireRescue1 Staff
	It's billed as the "toughest two minutes in sport" and is one of the most demanding tests of strength and skill the fire service has to offer. And although there were various sections in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, all of the winners are united in one respect: the hope that the competition can raise awareness of firefighter fitness. Full Story
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News and Announcements:

Line-of-Duty Death

Kansas fire chief suffers fatal heart attack

Name: Stanley Engdahl
Date: November 12
City: McPherson County, Kan.
Cause: Chief Engdahl, 78, suffered a heart attack after a residential fire was brought under control and units were clearing the scene.

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Press Release:
Grafix Shoppe Provides Custom Graphics for New MSP Airport Pumper
[Grafix Shoppe]

N.Y. firefighters' estates to sue for $180M over Deutsche Bank fire
[New York]

2 N.Y. firefighters killed at fire near ground zero

Canadian fire truck responding to U.S. call held up at border
[Rouses Point, N.Y.]

Three Pa. firefighters hurt in York City blaze
[York, Pa.]

Calif. firefighter suing for alleged hostility after 'gay comments'
[L.A. County, Calif.]

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Member Comment
of the Week

"They have always had a great deal of respect as (please excuse the phrase) laddermen. The way they throw ladders at fires is fantastic and the fact that they were able to rescue so many people shows their skill and dedication. My only concern is the lack of PPE ... I know time is important, but I worry about the potential outcome at future events."

— bonzo

Posted in response to:
14 hurt as fire destroys Boston home

Press Release:
National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Recommends Screening for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
[Masimo]

Officials emphasize senior safety after Ga. fire fatality
[LaFayette, Ga.]

Evacuations ordered after ammonia leak in Fla.
[Riverview, Fla.]

Former N.Y. fire official to plead guilty to taking $500G
[Montauk, N.Y.]

Calif. wildfires give FEMA chance to clean up image
[San Diego County, Calif.]