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Helmet cam captures FF bailout; Detroit FFs complain of no toilet paper | Nov. 26, 2012


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		Pros and cons of walking and crawling
		Extrication tools: What the experts say

Nov. 26, 2012

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Helmet cam: Close-up of house fire bailout	Driver killed, responders injured in ambulance crash	Detroit FFs complain of no toilet paper at station

Today's Top Stories:

Woman bequeathed $140K to FD: Amount is more than 8 times annual budget and will likely go to buying new fire truck

FF canned from day job over Sandy response calls: Volunteer FF alleges he was fired for going on rescue calls and not notifying other employer

FDNY medics demand EMS chief resign: NYC medics say Chief Abdo Nahmod mismanaged emergency response to Superstorm Sandy

Gas explosion: Firefighters credited with minimizing damages

Firefighter's home burns down on Thanksgiving

Massive highway pile up kills 2, injures 80, wrecks 140 vehicles

Firefighter who lost legs in tanker accident sues

Trapped workers jump to their death at factory fire, as many as 100 may be dead

Video: Firefighters rescue massive pig

News Analysis

POV response: When is it the right choice?
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor I still remember the often-heated discussions in my former volunteer departments about whether, when and how members should, or should not, respond directly to incident scenes in their privately owned vehicles. As I recall, we instituted policies that required all but chief officers, and some company officers, to respond to their stations and ensure the dispatched response vehicles got out. Simple rationale
Related: On-call firefighter fired for responding to scene of fatal crash

From the Fireground

Into the fire: Pros and cons of walking and crawling

By Jason Hoevelmann, FR1 Columnist

How do firefighters choose to enter structures during a fire attack? There is no right answer about when to use either walking or crawling, but understanding the advantages and drawbacks of both will help you to make the right decision. 3 factors

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NIOSH: Uncoordinated ventilation caused flashover killing FF

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FR1 Exclusive

Extrication tools: What the experts say

By Rick Markley, FR1 Editor

The automotive industry seems to roll out new safety features, new fuel sources and new configurations each year. This has kept both firefighters and extrication manufacturers trying to keep up. Stay in the know

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Special report: Rescue equipment

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		Pickup driver dangles from overpass after crash A driver dangled from a bridge several feet above a highway for nearly an hour after his pickup truck crashed through a guard rail.
		Woman causes accident trying to pass fire truck A motorist tries to pass up a fire truck when she comes to an unexpected stop, causing a crash.
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Some FFs do the dumbest things

In this column from our archives, Jason Poremba looks at the "Jackass" mentality that seems to be leading to more videos of FFs taking part in dangerous pranks. Watch the video

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Pa. firefighter suspended for fire inside ladder truck

Hazing, Horseplay & Harassment

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Helmet cam captures FF bailout; Detroit FFs complain of no toilet paper | Nov. 26, 2012

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