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January 2, 2008
Volume 215
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Safety tool rescues N.Y. firefighter

Man killed in seven-alarm Boston condo fire

Firefighters battle a seven-alarm fire at an apartment building, Monday, in South Boston. 130 firefighters responded to the incident. Full Story (AP Photo/Lisa Poole)
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Nearly three years after two New York City firefighters jumped from a burning building and plunged to their deaths, a 24-year FDNY veteran yesterday became the first to use a widely hailed safety device to escape from a Brooklyn house fire that almost engulfed him.

Raymond Pollard, 50, of Brooklyn, rappelled away from searing flames that had trapped him near a fourth-floor window of an apartment building ... Full Story

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The Company Officer
Eight Things to Do for Your Crew in 2008
With 2008 under way, it's time for us to reflect on the year past and to begin developing our plans for the future. Here are eight straightforward ideas that company officers can use right now to help their crews stay ahead in 2008. Even if you can only address a few of these recommendations you'll be on the road to developing a fresh attitude.

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    News and Announcements:
    Line-of-Duty Deaths


    N.C. firefighter killed in car accident while responding to home fire

    Name: Paul Ellington
    Date: January 1
    City: Reidsville, N.C.
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    Pa. firefighter suffers fatal coronary at false alarm fire

    Name: Walter C. Fagan Jr.
    Date: December 28
    City: East Greenwich, N.J.
    Full Report

    Press Release:
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    Firefighter's suit accuses city of Philadelphia of bias
    [Philadelphia]

    Manufacturer replaces malfunctioning Mich. fire trucks
    [Royal Oak, Mich.]

    Texas fire crew rescues train conductor
    [Fort Worth, Texas]

    Fla. responder training criticized after lack of rescue attempt
    [Manatee, Fla.]

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    Texas fire truck hits, kills disabled woman
    [San Antonio]

    N.Y. firefighter, marathon organizer dies
    [New York]

    Pa. native a hot pick for Ala. fire chief
    [Lancaster, Pa.]

    Aunt's underwear saves the day in London fire
    [London]

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