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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
Featured News
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"
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'
Cummins Onan: Tools for Any Fire Chief
The life of a fire chief is a stressful. The last thing you should worry about is your generator. With PowerSource, you get generator and engine information, a live forum with other industry professionals, specification sheets, videos and much more!
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?
Get Funded for the Will-Burt Products Your Department Needs
Will-Burt offers a broad array of telescoping masts and Night Scan light towers for fire and rescue professionals. Free grant assistance is now available to help your department!
FR1 Video
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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