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June 25, 2008
Volume 266
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NFPA 1500: Making Firefighter Safety Standard
The heightened emphasis on firefighter health and safety in today's fire service can be attributed in large part to NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. But its passage to becoming a Standard was far from easy. Full Story

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FDNY members arrive at the landmark James A. Farley U.S. Post Office in Manhattan Wednesday. A fire official says insulation on a "gigantic" electrical cable caught fire, leading to the evacuation of the historic building. (AP Photo/David Karp)

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Lead by Example
in Vehicle Safety
By Chris Daly, FireRescue1 columnist
When I was asked to write an article that would address this year's Safety, Health and Survival Week, I was initially struck with writer's block. Unfortunately within a few short days I found myself facing a situation that provided me with ample material to write about. Last week my fire department was dispatched to assist to a neighboring department with a house fire.

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Priorities for Firefighter Health and Well-being
By Capt. Shawn Perry
Exercise Physiologist, Sacramento FD
Where does your fire department stand today on the much discussed and hyped subject of firefighter health and wellness? Chances are it's in some stage of development whether it be medical screenings, equipment acquisition, and/or educational programs.

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From the J&B Archives Line of Duty Death
HAZMAT Response Discussion and Questions: Toxicology
By Jones and Bartlett Publishing
Watch the Toxicology
Video Lesson
The principal dangers of hazardous materials are toxicity, flammability, and reactivity. However, many hazardous materials have more than one dangerous characteristic. These materials can produce extremely dangerous and harmful effects on the inadequately protected human body.

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N.C. chief dies at home

Name: George Crocker
Date: June 22
City: Pine Level, N.C.
Cause: Chief Crocker was discovered at home by his fiancee. The exact cause of his death is unknown. Autopsy results are pending, officials said. Full Report
 
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News and Announcements
Officials monitor Fla. drivers near emergency scenes
[Lake County, Fla.]

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NVFC, Johns Hopkins to study heart disease in firefighters
[Baltimore]

1 dead, 13 poisoned in Utah CO incidents
[Glen Canyon, Utah]

Rescuers get Utah hikers 'out of a pickle'
[Salt Lake City]



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Member Comment of the Week
"You can't second guess from a desk"? Where do you think the chief officers came from, Disneyland? They worked their way up through the ranks and were doing the job before you, and have as much experience as the other firefighters.
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