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January 28, 2008
Volume 223
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Va. dept. report:
Staffing a factor in LODD
American LaFrance files for bankruptcy
Citing inventory problems and a depressed market for emergency equipment, fire engine manufacturer American LaFrance filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. Full Story (Photo Christopher Allen/IndianaFireTrucks.com)

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"I need water, 512 bucket. I need water, I'm burning up in here, I need water fast!"

Those were apparently the last words of Kyle Wilson. They were a radio distress call from the Prince William County, Va., firefighter on April 16 last year.

Minutes earlier, Wilson had alerted his crew that he was trapped, saying, "Mayday, Mayday... I'm trapped inside, I need someone to come get me out." By the time others were able to get to him, it was too late ... Full Story

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Va. firefighter killed in morning blaze

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Bread and Butter Basics
Conducting the Primary Search
Over and over again we come back to this fundamental question: "Why does the fire department exist?" We continuously return to life safety as the answer. The primary search is probably the single most important function carried out on the fireground. It's the best chance to save lives at an incident.

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Rehab and Revitalize
Fire Rehabilitation: Fitness Matters
Fire rehabilitation is the act of providing evaluation, hydration, nourishment and rest to personnel working at the scene of an emergency operation or training exercise. When emergency responders become fatigued, their ability to operate safely is impaired. Reaction time is compromised and their ability to make critical decisions diminishes.

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News and Announcements:
Line-of-Duty Deaths

Miss. chief killed in crash

Name: Clyde Walker
Date: January 26
City: Collinsville, Miss.
Cause: While he was en route to a traffic accident, Chief Walker's truck hydroplaned off the roadway, hitting a tree.
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W.Va. firefighter dies of heart attack

Name: Robert McAtee, Sr.
Date: January 24
City: Huttonsville, W.Va.
Cause: Firefighter McAtee felt chest pain during an incident. He suffered a heart attack later at home.
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NIOSH report examines incident command, staffing at Pa. LODD
[Washington, Pa.]

Las Vegas chief: Hotel can reopen after facade removed
[Las Vegas]

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Disaster avoided in Vegas casino blaze

Wildfire report: Calif. needs more firefighting resources
[San Diego]

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Mass. firefighter pushing 'Project Lifesaver'
[Leominster, Mass.]

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January 21 - 27


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N.Y. Deutsche Bank demolition will be completed by year's end
[New York]

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Conn. dept. honors Good Samaritan firefighters
[Manchester, Conn.]

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[Newfoundland, Canada]

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