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Medic falls 50 ft. from bridge; FF haunted by boy he couldn't save | Feb. 11, 2013

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		Pranks, jokes and gags: All in the name of fun
		How to succeed after probation

Feb. 11, 2013

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FF among 15 dead in massive snowstorm	Medic injured in 50 ft. fall from bridge	Responders busy after Miss., Ala. tornados

Today's Top Stories:

Firefighter haunted by not being able to save boy: The 5-year-old died after falling into an icy pond

FDNY firefighter injured in blaze that kills 8-year-old boy: Investigators say a space heater was running too close to flammable materials

Texas FFs breakaway to start new dept. amidst allegations: Claims of forgery and ill-will were made

Money missing from volunteer fire dept., state police investigating

3-story wall of peanuts hinder firefighters at warehouse blaze

Video: Firefighter honored with Silver Star

Rescuers recovering bodies from coal mine blast

Firefighters rescue dogs from burning apartment

Firefighters' promotion ceremony saved by iPad

News Analysis

Bomb-plot arrests a reason to review preparedness
		By Chief Adam K. Thiel, FR1 Editorial Advisor Unfortunately, the use of "bombs" and explosive devices is hardly a novel threat for the fire and emergency services. We're probably all familiar with the now-common terms: improvised explosive device (IED) and vehicle borne IED (VBIED). But the more important question is whether or not we've trained to recognize the potential for IEDs and, in concert with our law enforcement partners, safely deal with them. "Boom"
Related: Man arrested in alleged bomb plot at Calif. bank Aunt says Okla. church fire-bomb plot suspect unstable

Firehouse Funnies

Pranks, jokes and gags: All in the name of fun

By Will Wyatt, FR1 Columnist

Whether it's to relieve stress or simply tedium, pranks and jokes are a time-honored tradition in the fire service. In recent years this practice has come under intense scrutiny, and not just in the fire service but in all walks of life. 'Hey watch this'

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On the Line: The pranks firefighters play


	Cummins Onan: Tools for Any Fire Chief

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Career Plan

How to succeed after probation

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

Congratulations! You�ve completed your probationary period with your organization and with it all the training and development activities prescribed by your department. You're now chomping on the bit to advance in your chosen career, but where do you start?

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		Firefighters rescue man from snowstorm Hartford, Conn., firefighters wade through feet of snow to rescue an elderly man.
		On the 8th day God created the fire dept. engineer A parody tribute video to the Fire Department Engineer from the 2013 Super Bowl commercial "God made a farmer".
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Product News

Turnout gear dryers: What to know before buying

By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist

Wearing dirty turnout gear is no longer cool or macho or a sign of competency (if it ever was). Properly cleaned and dried turnout gear is safer and will last longer. Here's what to look for in a dryer. 5 requirements

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Top 5 mistakes of caring for your firefighting PPE


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