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July 2, 2008
Volume 268
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Firefighters face roadside vest regulations
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Firefighters may have one more thing to consider when tackling car fires and other roadway incidents from next year on: the use of a safety vest. Proposed updates to federal regulations would require all first responders to wear high-visibility vests when operating near a roadway. Full Story

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Firefighters rest in front of a house as a fire burns south of Big Sur, Calif., Tuesday. With hundreds of fires across the state threatening homes and stretching resources, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has deployed National Guard troops to aid firefighting efforts. (AP Photo/Phil Klein)
 
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The Rehab Sector
Considerations in Purchasing Rehab Equipment for Emergency Personnel
By Perry Denehy, FireRescue1 columnist — sponsored by Masimo
The firefighter's body suffers incredible stress while working in hot environments, even more so when you factor in the use of full turnout gear and SCBA. Departments need to make every effort to minimize the risks of injuries and deaths to members during both training exercises and real live calls. There is a range of rehab-related products available out there that agencies may want to consider for purchase to protect firefighters.

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Conquer Promotional Interviews Line-of-Duty Death
Have a Plan for the Tactical
By 'Captain Bob' Smith
Too many candidates get sucked into concentrating too much on the check-off list for their tactical without realizing it. In the process, they lose control of the fire and their score gets hammered. What's your best tactic for rescue or knocking down the fire? An aggressive attack on the fire! Go fight the fire with your resources. In the process you will get the necessary boxes checked off on the rating sheet, could put out the fire and get a top score. Full Article
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Mont. hot shot among dead in Ariz. helicopter crash

Name: Michael MacDonald
Date: June 29
City: Missoula, Mont.
Cause: Wildland Firefighter MacDonald was being transported to a hospital after suffering an allergic reaction when his medical helicopter and another collided. Full Report
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The AIRVAC 911™ Engine Exhaust Removal System is designed specifically as a self-contained, affordable, attachment-free, fully automatic system for removing hazardous gases and particulates from fire station work environments. It is the industry's original hoseless system manufactured and distributed directly by Air Vacuum Corporation in Dover, NH.

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News and Announcements Member Comment of the Week
Two children tossed to safety from burning N.Y. building
[New York]

Ga. department plans $4.7M fire services expansion
[Gwinnett County, Ga.]

Lightning strikes 8 N.C. wildland firefighters
[Lenoir, N.C.]

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Md. firefighters honored for bay rescue
[Annapolis, Md.]



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Pelican Extends HardBack™ Line With Launch Of The 1090 HardBack™ Case
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"As long as the tattoo does not depict nudity, racial slurs, or vulgarity, Los Angeles is way out of bounds by adopting the tattoo policy. Many tattoos express patriotism for the USA and/or loyalty to the fire service or law enforcement. I doubt very seriously that any of the victims served by the LAFD are going to deny the responder's attention because they are tattooed.
— Bradburyb
 
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