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FireRescue1 Member News May 19, 2008 Volume 256 |
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A large fire in the Everglades and other smaller fires in various parts of Florida brought smoky conditions across Florida on Sunday, even as increased humidity in some areas was helping firefighting efforts.
The Florida Division of Forestry, which handles fires on state property, says it was fighting 90 fires around the state. Residents were warned to stay indoors and a state prison and federal detention center were evacuated Monday ... Full Story Related Resources:  Wildfires burn dozens of Fla. homes, injure at least 3 firefighters
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After finishing the newspaper during a recent flight, I found myself browsing through the free airline magazines in the seat. The opening article was from the CEO of the airline, and he made three interesting points that I've seldom seen addressed so clearly in the fire service, even though they are extremely relevant to us. Full Column |
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| By Linda Willing, FireRescue1 Columnist | ||
 You are a station officer who is currently working with the best crew you've ever had. They're smart, self-starting, hard working, and they all get along great together. Best of all, they're fun to work with, and two of them in particular are like a professional comedy team at times. Sometimes you feel as if you have laughed for the entire shift.
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Press Release: Howell Rescue Systems Announces the Latest Product in the Crash Kit Line of Tools [Howell Rescue Systems] Charleston fire department blamed in 9 firefighter deaths [Charleston, S.C.] Related Report: Read the Phase II investigative report (pdf)FDNY firefighter rushes to aid of injured cop [New York] La. evacuees return home after acid spill cleared [Lafayette, La.] Firefighter dead, ex-cop arrested in R.I. shooting [Cranston, R.I.] |
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Product Video: Pelican Demonstrates its Flashlight Recoil Technology [Pelican] Fla. firefighters help catch fleeing suspects [Plantation, Fla.] Firefighters rise to rescue tasks after China earthquake [Dujiangyan, China] Van jumps curb in NYC; trolley crashes in L.A. [New York] Board upholds Ga. firefighter's firing for pornography viewing [Columbus, Ga.] |
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