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FireRescue1 Member News April 23, 2008 Volume 249 |
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Dear FireRescue1 Member,  In days gone by, listening to tales around the firehouse kitchen was probably the ultimate way of learning from the mistakes of others. But in the 21st century, there's a host of other resources out there, too. This week, one of the finest examples — The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System — launched its redesigned web site, courtesy of FireRescue1. The FireRescue1 team worked with the folks at Near Miss to bring a new look and feel and improved navigation to the revamped site, which features easier access to a number of key safety and training resources. Check it out at FirefighterNearMiss.com. — Jamie Thompson, FireRescue1 Editor |
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Dallas Fire-Rescue begins mandatory health screenings |
7-alarm blaze destroys Philadelphia warehouse
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Sammy Williams admits he has been overweight — 290 pounds at his heaviest.
"I've gained and lost the equivalent of six or seven grown men in my lifetime," the Dallas firefighter says. Now weighing in at 230 pounds, he is a "reformed fat man," fellow firefighter Paul Walukas said. Because Mr. Williams, 44, is feeling healthier, it didn't surprise him when he received a superior ranking in Dallas Fire-Rescue's new mandatory health screening, which started in March ... Full Story Related Article:  Firefighter health a hot topic at FDIC 2008 |
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| Sponsored by Asheville Firefighter Combat Challenge Visit Asheville, N.C., May 23 & 24, for the fourth stop of the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge Tour '08. Hundreds of U.S. and Canadian fire departments travel to compete in firefighting events. There is even a mini challenge for kids! It's a fun-filled weekend of competition and family activities that promise to be one you won’t forget.  Visit our site for complete event information |
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| 'Stay or Go' – Australian approaches to wildfire | |
As Australia's bushfire season draws to a close and the U.S. wildfire season gets under way, a leading expert from Melbourne takes a look back at the summer season Down Under. He also outlines the country's "Stay or Go" policy and whether it can be applied in the United States to avoid mass evacuations such as those seen in the SoCal wildfires last October. Full Article |
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Press Release: New AMK-21A Cutter has Excellent Cutting Capability [AMKUS Rescue Systems] Fire chief seeks recruits to match diverse N.Y. city [Albany, N.Y.] Maine chief recovering from injuries after trailer fire [Eastbrook, Maine] Related Article: Maine fire chief injured, son killed in fireWives of Charleston firefighters band together after tragedy [Charleston, S.C.] $14M more goes to fix Dallas dispatch system [Dallas] Related Article: Dallas' upgraded dispatch system down for nearly three hours
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Press Release: 24-7 EMS Now Expanding Online Training [24-7 EMS] Mo. LODD prompts arson campaign [Kansas City, Mo.] Maine first responders get stress-busting lessons from experts [Cumberland County, Maine] Victims to get $25 million after high-rise Ill. fire [Cook County, Ill.] Related Article:
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 The establishment of a RIC/RIT/FAST Team is up to the discretion of the Incident Commander and is established when he/she feels it is necessary. On an aggressive fast interior attack of a "room and contents" fire you most likely won't have one. The fire will be knocked down before you can get enough resources in place to establish a team. On any extended interior operations I strongly encourage the rapid implementation of a well trained and properly equipped RIC Team. Nobody likes to sit outside and wait while others are inside "getting some", but somebody needs to do it.  — JHagen, responding to FAST/RIT Requirements |
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